Progressive Conservatives win byelection in new N.S. Acadian riding in Cape Breton Tories win byelection in new N.S. Acadian riding Jun 24, 2026 Jun 24, 2026 Updated 12 hrs ago SMS Email Nova Scotia's provincial flag flies on a flagpole in Ottawa on June 30, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld ajw SMS Email Print Copy article link Save HALIFAX - Elections Nova Scotia says Tim Houston's Progressive Conservative party has won a byelection in the newly created riding of Chéticamp-Margarees-Pleasant Bay on Cape Breton.The electoral body says unofficial results show Tory candidate Claude Bourgeois received 1,315 votes, and Denis Cormier of the Liberals got 1,080.NDP candidate Trevor Poirier came in third place with 258 votes, and Green candidate Nik Boisvert received 44. Bourgeois says he looks forward to representing the constituency at the provincial level and also thanked the other candidates. Elections Nova Scotia says an official count is scheduled for Thursday.With the creation of the riding earlier this year, the provincial legislature now has 56 seats.This report by ¹ú²úÓÕ»ó¸£Àû was first published June 24, 2026. ¹ú²úÓÕ»ó¸£Àû SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Tags Atlantic Politics More Atlantic Stories N.S. election promise tracker: What has been promised by three main parties? Nova Scotia ministers silent on environmental racism report, to meet with authors Quick Sketch: N.L. NDP Leader Jim Dinn hopes for more party seats in the legislature +2 Next phase of government's assault-style firearm buyback to begin in Nova Scotia Nova Scotians are mourning on sixth anniversary of Canada's deadliest mass shooting +2 Federal election: Newfoundland riding flips to Conservatives after judicial recount Boy accused in Halifax school stabbing to stand trial for attempted murder in March +2 Halifax wildfires: Residents of city's western suburbs want more escape routes Nova Scotia health data at risk due to ineffective cybersecurity: report Written in the stars: The legendary tale of Maritime ice cream favourite Moon Mist Atlantic News Today newsletter keeps you updated on the latest stories from Eastern Canada. Success! An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Error! There was an error processing your request. Atlantic News Today Please enter a valid email address. Sign up Manage your lists Free newsletter. Sent Monday to Friday. You might be interested in Former child actor Daveigh Chase, 'The Ring' villain and Lilo voice, dies at 35 IRCC pauses processing some citizenship by descent cases as department probes issues +5 ‘This is nuts’: The hard-fought race to build Canada’s next submarine fleet +2 Suspect fought with neighbour about shed before 2 Saskatchewan Mounties shot: witness ¹ú²úÓÕ»ó¸£Àû How credit unions are helping Canadians break into the housing market Most Canadians grow up with the dream of owning their own home—a milestone that me… Events Coming Up in June Similar Stories N.B. social services minister vows change after scathing youth advocate report Nova Scotia launches three-year plan to expand its $2.2-billion seafood industry Indigenous communities in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia to receive smoke detectors
How credit unions are helping Canadians break into the housing market Most Canadians grow up with the dream of owning their own home—a milestone that me…
