Classic Bruce MacKinnon: John Hamm walked two lines in health care

Former Nova Scotia premier John Hamm dies at 88 Houston said Hamm’s leadership left a lasting impact on Nova Scotia, highlighting his work on the Atlantic Accord Former Nova Scotia premier John Hamm has died at the age of 88. Premier Tim Houston issued a statement Monday afternoon saying he will remember Hamm for “his [...]

Former Nova Scotia premier John Hamm dies at 88 Houston said Hamm’s leadership left a lasting impact on Nova Scotia, highlighting his work on the Atlantic Accord Former Nova Scotia premier John Hamm has died at the age of 88. Premier Tim Houston issued a statement Monday afternoon saying he will remember Hamm for “his strength, his quiet dignity and for his determination to improve the lives of the people he served.” Prior to being premier, Hamm worked as a family doctor in Pictou County before entering politics as MLA for Pictou Centre in 1993.

In 1999 he became leader of the Nova Scotia Progressive Conservative Party and served as premier from 1999 until his retirement in 2006. From 2018: NSCC Pictou Campus names new wing after former premier Dr. John Hamm As Ray Ivany drove into Pictou County on Nov. 30, he thought of 2003. In the history of the Nova Scotia Community College that year marked a turning point that he believes has reshaped the face of not only education, but also the economy in Nova Scotia.

Ivany was a guest at NSCC Pictou Campus in Stellarton where his longtime friend John Hamm was honoured by having the new Trades and Innovation Centre at the campus named after him. In Pictou County, Hamm is a prominent political figure, having served as the MLA for Pictou Centre from 1993-2006, and as premier of Nova Scotia from 1996-2006. We’re always looking for interesting takes on this story, or any other issue that’s important to Nova Scotia.

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