Michael Gorman

Reporter

Michael Gorman is a reporter in Nova Scotia whose coverage areas include Province House, rural communities, and health care. Contact him with story ideas at [email protected]

Latest from Michael Gorman

EverWind submits application for industrial access to Richmond County water supply

A spokesperson for the green hydrogen developer said EverWind is seeking an industrial water withdrawal permit for Landrie Lake. The Environment Department said the application is under review and no decision has been made.

Judge reserves decision in Lake Pisiquid emergency order judicial review

A longtime fisherman and conservationist says the judicial review of the provincial government’s use of an emergency order to maintain Lake Pisiquid in Windsor is as much about the precedent it sets, as the issue at hand.

Halifax developer tapped once again to lead N.S. Premier Tim Houston's transition team

Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston announced his transition team on Wednesday, a day after a massive provincial election win. Houston has tapped prominent Halifax developer Scott McCrea to lead the team.

N.S. political parties take differing views on federal government's GST holiday

With the announcement of the federal government’s temporary GST holiday on some consumer items, people in Nova Scotia will have to wait until after next week’s provincial election to know if their new government intends to match it.

Churchill outlines what first 100 days of a N.S. Liberal government would look like

Nova Scotia Liberal Leader Zach Churchill says if his party wins the provincial election, their first 100 days in office would be focused on reducing taxes, trying to remove the carbon tax and promoting women’s health.

Hospital closures, highway construction among key issues in Hants West

If the PCs are to hold or even grow their majority this election, Hants West is one of the seats they need to win again. The district is also emblematic of some key markings of the Houston government’s first term.

PC platform takes aim at power rates, expands health services, cuts taxes

Progressive Conservative Leader Tim Houston says his party’s election platform is “a continuation of a plan that is already working,” while also vowing to cap the amount power rates can increase in the province and providing no new money for housing.

N.S. Liberals release platform promising more housing, tax cuts and boosts to health care

Nova Scotia Liberal Leader Zach Churchill released his party’s election platform on Monday, describing the document as a contract with voters to build more housing, reduce taxes and potentially remove the impact of the carbon tax on the price of gas.

Elections Nova Scotia warns of email scam

Elections Nova Scotia is warning the public about an email scam intended to obtain people’s personal information.
Analysis

PCs, Liberals try to set themselves apart on tax policy during campaign's first week

Two of Nova Scotia's major political parties are betting big that tax cuts will attract voters, with announcements from the Liberals and Progressive Conservatives during the first week of the campaign.