Antigonish MLA Michelle Thompson said 2024 held a number of highlights.
From left, Dr. Brittany Barron, physician co-lead, Antigonish collaborative clinic; Dr. Jane Howard, physician co-lead, Antigonish collaborative clinic; Sarah O’Brien, Director, Integrated Health Services, Nova Scotia Health; Brett MacDougall, Vice-President Operations, Eastern Zone, Nova Scotia Health; and Health and Wellness Minister Michelle Thompson look over plans for the new Antigonish collaborative clinic. (Communications Nova Scotia)
She pointed to the announcement of a collaborative care clinic set to open in Beech Hill, the affordable housing expansion in Antigonish, road improvements, and the roll out of the school lunch program as big moments in 2024.
Thompson won the Antigonish seat for the second time in November’s provincial election, and was later named Minister of Health, Minister of the Office of Healthcare Professionals Recruitment and the Minister responsible for Healthcare Redevelopment. Thompson, a former nurse, said the PCs had a good first term and thanked Premier Tim Houston for giving her the opportunity to continue what was started over the last term.
As for goals in the next term, Thompson said she heard a number of items of concern while campaigning, including the need for daycare spaces and more road work.