Health-care workers in Nova Scotia are saying that the new free-parking policy at hospitals is leaving them without parking spots.
The Nova Scotia government removed parking fees at all hospitals and health-care facilities in the province effective May 1, making good on an election promise by Premier Tim Houston.
“We committed to eliminating fees for everyone parking at a Nova Scotia Health or IWK Health facility, and that’s exactly what we’re doing,” Houston said in an April 30 press release. “I know people have been eager to see this change. Nova Scotians shouldn’t have to worry about parking fees when they’re sick and seeking health care or caring for our loved ones.”…