coronavirus news briefings.Progressive Conservative Leader Tim Houston says as the economy begins the process of reopening, so, too, should the committee structure within the legislature.“It’s time now,” Tim Houston said in a phone interview Thursday.“The committees should be restarted right now; that should happen immediately.”Premier Stephen McNeil announced Wednesday that COVID-19 press briefings will be placed on hold while Dr.
Robert Strang, the province’s top doctor, follows public health protocol and self-isolates for 14 days.Strang confirmed he would be heading to New Brunswick for a follow-up surgical procedure that isn’t available in Nova Scotia.