May, 2009

Nova Scotia NDP On Course To Form Government

HALIFAX:  With support for the PC Party in decline and support for the NDP at its current level, a change in government is highly likely, according to the most recent survey conducted by Corporate Research Associates Inc. Currently, just under four in ten decided and leaning voters prefer the NDP (37%), while support for the PC Party lags (28%). Support for the Liberal Party rests at 31...

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Citizens of HRM Prefer Property Taxes Based on Cost of Services Received

HALIFAX:  The majority of citizens in HRM prefer property taxes to be based on the cost of services received, as opposed to property value assessments, according to the most recent survey conducted by Corporate Research Associates Inc. Six in ten HRM residents prefer that property taxes be based on the cost of services received, while under one-quarter prefer that property taxes be based on...

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Public Transit Overwhelming Priority Relative To Fast Ferry in HRM

HALIFAX:  Given the choice among a fast ferry to and from Bedford, more buses for Metro Transit, or a light rail service from Fall River to Halifax, the majority of HRM residents (55%) believe more buses for Metro Transit should be the most important priority for HRM to invest money to improve public transportation, according to the most recent survey conducted by Corporate Research...

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