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- ↑ Biographical Directory of MLAs from 1984 to the Present Nova Scotia Legislature
- ↑ Michael Gorman, "PC candidate Twila Grosse wins Preston byelection". CBC News Nova Scotia, August 8, 2023.
- ↑ Matthew Byard, "Twila Grosse said no decision yet on her role with African Nova Scotian Affairs, joining caucus". Halifax Examiner, August 11, 2023.
- 1 2 Governance Committee Board Nominations Report United Way Halifax
- ↑ "Twila Grosse to run for PC Party in upcoming Preston byelection". CBC News Nova Scotia, June 20, 2023.
- ↑ https://globalnews.ca/news/10865554/nova-scotia-election-2024-preston/
- ↑ "Preston By-election 2023". Elections Nova Scotia. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
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