In the face of mounting criticism and following a tense public meeting with the premier earlier this week, the Nova Scotia government has shelved a piece of legislation that would have led to municipal consolidation in Antigonish County.
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Nova Scotia's MLAs wrapped up the spring session of the legislature on Friday that was as notable for what didn't happen as for what did, and for the way issues outside of Province House influenced debate inside the chamber.
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Nova Scotians who want to help during natural disasters will be able to sign up for a new volunteer corps that first responders and community organizations can call on during or after emergencies, Premier Tim Houston says.