Twaila Grosse, first Black woman appointed as cabinet minister in Nova Scotia’s history
Twila Grosse, PC MLA for Preston, is now Minister of African Nova Scotian Affairs and Minister of the Public Service Commission following a cabinet shuffle on Thursday.
This makes Grosse the first Black woman in Nova Scotia’s history to hold a cabinet position in the provincial government.
VIDEO: Suzy Hansen responds to Karla MacFarlane’s comments about homeless tents in HRM
NDP MLA Suzy Hansen took to social media Friday to respond to comments Community Services Minister Karla MacFarlane made on Thursday regarding the increasing visibility of homeless tents in HRM.
Women from North Preston, Cherry Brook recognized for longtime work as foster parents
Two women from North Preston and Cherry Brook have been recognized for their work as the most tenured foster parents in the Halifax area.
Viola Cain and June Ross were honoured for their 75 combined years as foster parents at a recent foster families appreciation banquet.