Nova Scotia Premier's Riding Fund Hit by Alleged Theft

Police investigate missing funds from Premier Tim Houston's Pictou East association, leaving volunteers shocked.

Premier Tim Houston reported the theft to police after discovering thousands of dollars missing from his riding association's bank account.
The investigation, led by New Glasgow Regional Police's major crime unit, is focusing on a local volunteer known to Houston since 2011.
Houston expressed feelings of betrayal and devastation over the incident, emphasizing the impact on the riding association's volunteers.
Elections Nova Scotia has been notified, and the association is working with a local bank to trace the missing funds.
Houston aims to recover the stolen money and ensure accountability, while addressing any identified security shortcomings in the association's financial practices.