Protesters swarmed N.S. premier, broke a windshield following speaking event

WOLFVILLE - Tim Houston's office says the Nova Scotia premier came face-to-face with protesters who swarmed his car and broke glass while he was trying to leave a speaking engagement in the Annapolis Valley.

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After four weeks, your payment will increase to $24.95 plus GST every four weeks. WOLFVILLE – Tim Houston’s office says the Nova Scotia premier came face-to-face with protesters who swarmed his car and broke glass while he was trying to leave a speaking engagement in the Annapolis Valley. A statement from Houston’s office says an “extreme faction” among a group of protesters became violent in Wolfville, N.S.

The premier spoke at an event held by the Annapolis Valley Chamber of Commerce at Acadia University on Wednesday. The premier’s office says while leaving the venue, Houston’s vehicle and his staff’s vehicles were “swarmed” by protesters who prevented them from leaving. His office says protesters were pushing law enforcement, climbed onto a vehicle and smashed the windshield while Houston was inside.

The statement from his office thanked RCMP and law enforcement for their support in what they called a “very volatile situation.” “When bad actors resort to damaging property and putting lives at risk, they do nothing to advance constructive dialogue,” reads the statement from Houston’s office. The most recent Nova Scotia legislature sitting was marked by weeks of protests over Houston’s budget cuts, a partial reversal of some funding reductions, and criticism over public restrictions at the legislature.

Opposition NDP leader Claudia Chender says Nova Scotians have significant and valid concerns with Houston’s government’s recent budget and decision making, but destruction of property and threats to safety are never the best way forward. “Nova Scotians can and must let their voices be heard and be part of the democratic process, and that can be done with clarity and strength in a safe and respectful way,” Chender said in a statement Wednesday. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 15, 2026.