Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston says police are investigating the theft of an undisclosed amount of money from his riding association’s fund.
Houston says he learned of the theft from the Pictou East Progressive Conservative riding association on Monday and immediately reported it to police in New Glasgow, N.S.
The premier says he doesn’t know exactly how much money was taken, but he adds that the amount is probably in the thousands of dollars.
Houston says Elections Nova Scotia has been notified and the riding association is working closely with a local bank to determine what happened.
He says a volunteer he has known for many years has been dismissed from the association and the party.
Houston says he feels “an incredible sense of betrayal” over the matter.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 9, 2024.