Government has signed an agreement with provincial fairs and exhibitions to provide stable funding that supports maintenance of their infrastructure. The agreement replaces the Agricultural Exhibitions and Fairs Regulations which have been repealed. “The new agreement helps exhibitions maintain infrastructure that is important for their events and beneficial to their communities,” said Agriculture Minister Keith […]
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Travel Restrictions Lifted for Mainland Nova Scotia
Restrictions on travel and activities within the woods announced last week have been lifted for mainland Nova Scotia. Travel restrictions for Cape Breton were lifted on Aug. 15. “After plenty of hard work by firefighters and the good fortune of rainfall, we are now able to safely open the woods to travel,” said Natural Resources […]
Progress Continues on Bringing High-Speed Internet to More Rural Communities
Government continues to work to bring high-speed Internet service to more rural Nova Scotia communities. A request for proposals was issued today, Aug. 15, to develop a strategy that will map assets, identify gaps and enhance infrastructure that connects the core Internet feed to the community level. “This is another important step towards making sure […]
National Acadian Day is Aug. 15
Acadians across the province will celebrate their heritage on National Acadian Day, Monday, Aug. 15. “National Acadian Day is a time to celebrate the heritage of our Acadian and francophone communities and the influence the culture has had on our province,” said Acadian Affairs Minister Michel Samson. “I encourage all Acadians to fly their Acadian […]
Fires Update, Tuesday, Aug. 9, 8 p.m.
Following is a provincial fire update for Tuesday, Aug. 9, at 8 p.m. –- weather this evening provided more favourable conditions for crews –- Trunk 8 near Maitland Bridge, Annapolis Co., remains closed due to heavy smoke –- the fire at Seven Mile Lake, Annapolis Co., was at 240 hectares this morning and is still […]
Better Access to Nova Scotia’s History
Nova Scotians will now have better access to the province’s archival heritage thanks to the Provincial Archival Development Program. The program contributes to strengthening and improving the archival network in Nova Scotia and will help increase public awareness, appreciation and use of heritage. Smaller archives around the province are able to cost share initiatives. “Nova […]
Province Announces Restrictions During Wildfires
As fire crews battle three wildfires in Nova Scotia the province is announcing measures to prevent additional fires. Natural Resources Minister Lloyd Hines announced that beginning at noon on Tuesday, Aug. 9, all travel and activities within the woods is restricted. This includes hiking, camping, fishing, and the use of off-highway vehicles. People can still […]
Wildfires Update
Ground and air crews are fighting wildfires in Annapolis and Queens counties. The wildfires have been burning for more than 24 hours and are in heavily forested areas where people and buildings are not at risk. “Fighting wildfires when its extremely dry and in high winds is very hard work,” said Natural Resources Minister Lloyd […]
Deputy Justice Minister Appointed
Karen Hudson has been appointed deputy minister of Justice. She is currently the executive director of Nova Scotia Legal Aid. “Ms. Hudson understands the issues facing Nova Scotians in our communities, in and around our provincial justice system – she has seen them first-hand,” said Premier Stephen McNeil. “This experience will serve her, and Nova […]
Premier Pleased with Historic Trade Agreement
Canada’s premiers announced their commitment to a new, groundbreaking Canadian Free Trade Agreement at the conclusion of their summer meeting in Whitehorse, Yukon, today, July 22. “This is a historic agreement for Canada and for Nova Scotia,” said Premier Stephen McNeil. “It will lead to greater opportunities for Nova Scotia companies to do business in […]