N.S. election: Liberals to build new bridge, PCs promise shingles vaccine program [Video]

Nova Scotia’s top party leaders are talking traffic congestion, seniors’ health and rental disputes as the provincial election campaign continues Tuesday.

The Liberals are promising to build a new six-lane bridge in Halifax, while the Progressive Conservatives have announced a program that would provide free access to the shingles vaccine for people aged 65 and older.

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Meanwhile, the NDP says it will create a compliance and enforcement unit for resolving disputes between tenants and landlords.

Election day is Nov. 26 in Nova Scotia.

Liberals promise new MacKay bridge, free public transit

Liberal Leader Zach Churchill announced plans to ease traffic congestion and improve commute times in the Halifax area Tuesday.

Churchill says his party would partner with Halifax Harbour Bridges to replace the four-lane MacKay Bridge, which connects Halifax and Dartmouth. A new six-lane bridge would offer dedicated lanes for transit buses, which Churchill says would “make daily commutes faster and …