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NewsAlert: Former N.S. premier John Buchanan dies

Oct 4, 2019 | 8:42 AM

HALIFAX — John Buchanan, who was Progressive Conservative premier of Nova Scotia from 1978 to 1990, has died. He was 88.

A Halifax lawyer before entering politics, Buchanan was known for his folksy manner.

He resigned as premier in 1990 and was appointed to the Senate.

In a statement today, Tim Houston, the current Tory leader, hailed Buchanan as a master campaigner and a skilled politician.

More coming.

 

 

 

The Canadian Press