Nova Scotia

Federal government and ten First Nation communities invest in renewable energy in Nova Scotia (Fri, 24 Jul 2026)
Ten Mi’kmaw communities in Nova Scotia are generating their own renewable energy after an investment of more than $4.8 million from the federal government and the communities.
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Building Canada strong by investing in wastewater infrastructure in Green Hill (Mon, 20 Jul 2026)
The Build Communities Strong Fund is investing $51 billion in a wide range of infrastructure projects across the country that support economic prosperity, housing, sport, education, health, transit, and climate adaptation.
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Infrastructure Announcement in Green Hill (Fri, 17 Jul 2026)
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Sean Fraser, P.C., K.C., Member of Parliament for Central Nova, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, and Robert Parker, Warden for the Municipality of Pictou County.
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Federal government invests in public transit in Sipekne’katik First Nation (Tue, 30 Jun 2026)
Sipekne’katik First Nation now has a rural transportation solution for their members following an investment of more than $450,000 from the federal government.
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AgriRecovery Initiative to support farms affected by drought (Thu, 18 Jun 2026)
The federal and provincial governments are together committing up to $25 million to help Nova Scotia livestock and wild blueberry producers recover from the impacts of the severe drought last year.
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Canadian Coast Guard celebrates its 2026 Academy graduates alongside its newest science vessel (Mon, 08 Jun 2026)
Over the past weekend, the Canadian Coast Guard Academy celebrated its 57th graduating class, welcoming one of its largest cohorts in decades, with 58 new officers joining the Canadian Coast Guard.
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Minister Hajdu and industry leaders launch the Mining and Minerals Workforce Alliance (Thu, 04 Jun 2026)
As Canada’s labour market continues to face sustained pressures from tariffs, skills shortages, supply chain disruptions, and rapid technological advancements, the Government of Canada is taking coordinated action to transform the economy—strengthening domestic industries, supporting workforce development, and building the foundations for a more independent economy.
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The Canadian Coast Guard celebrates its newest officers as they graduate from the Academy (Tue, 02 Jun 2026)
Media are invited to the Canadian Coast Guard Academy where Kevin Brosseau, Commissioner of the Canadian Coast Guard, on behalf of the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, will celebrate the graduation of its latest cohort of officers.
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Death of an inmate from Springhill Institution (Fri, 29 May 2026)
On May 26, 2026, an inmate from Springhill Institution, died while in our custody.
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Federal government invests in coastal restoration to benefit climate resilience and biodiversity (Fri, 29 May 2026)
The Nature Conservancy of Canada will make some recreational trails more resilient against the impacts of climate change at three sites in Nova Scotia and one site in New Brunswick after an investment of $200,000 from the federal government.
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Minister Thompson highlights the $957.8-million investment from Spring Economic Update 2026: Canada Strong for All to Small Craft Harbours Program (Fri, 22 May 2026)
Small craft harbours are vital infrastructure for coastal and rural communities, supporting fishing and transportation, while supporting the local economies built around them. Canada's commercial fisheries, aquaculture, and seafood processing sectors support nearly 65,000 jobs — including more than 42,900 commercial fish harvesters — from coast to coast to coast. In 2025, Canada’s fish and seafood exports totaled $8.47 billion.
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Minister Thompson highlights the $957.8-million investment from Spring Economic Update 2026: Canada Strong for All to Small Craft Harbours Program (Fri, 22 May 2026)
Small craft harbours are vital infrastructure for coastal and rural communities, supporting fishing and transportation, while supporting the local economies built around them. Canada's commercial fisheries, aquaculture, and seafood processing sectors support nearly 65,000 jobs — including more than 42,900 commercial fish harvesters — from coast to coast to coast. In 2025, Canada’s fish and seafood exports totaled $8.47 billion.
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End of lockdown and search at Springhill Institution (Thu, 21 May 2026)
The lockdown put in place at Springhill Institution on May 15, 2026, has ended and the exceptional search has been completed. Visits have been reinstated.
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New source of bait approved for lobster harvesters in Lobster Fishing Area 33 (Thu, 21 May 2026)
The seafood industry is the backbone of Nova Scotia’s coastal economy, and the world-class lobster harvested from the waters off of its shores is in demand around the world. The largest lobster fishery in Canada happens in the waters off of southwest Nova Scotia in Lobster Fishing Areas (LFAs) 33 and 34.
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Parliamentary Secretary Mike Kelloway highlights the $957.8-million investment from Spring Economic Update 2026: Canada Strong for All to Small Craft Harbours Program (Tue, 19 May 2026)
Small craft harbours are vital infrastructure for coastal and rural communities, supporting fishing and transportation, while supporting the local economies built around them.
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Lockdown and search at Springhill Institution (Tue, 19 May 2026)
On May 15, 2026, a lockdown was put in place at Springhill Institution, a medium security federal institution to facilitate a search of the institution and ensure the safety and security of the institution, its staff, and inmates.
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Minister of Fisheries announces major strategic investments in Canada’s small craft harbours (Fri, 15 May 2026)
The Honourable Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries, will be in Camp Cove, Nova Scotia, along with the Honourable Chris d’Entremont, Member of Parliament for Acadie – Annapolis, to make an announcement about strategic investments for the Small Craft Harbours Program from the Spring Economic Update, including improvements to the Camp Cove and Meteghan small craft harbours.
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Minister of Fisheries announces major strategic investments in Canada’s small craft harbours (Fri, 15 May 2026)
The Honourable Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries, will be in Port Mouton, Nova Scotia, along with the Honourable Jessica Fancy, Member of Parliament for South Shore – St. Margarets, to make an announcement about strategic investments for the Small Craft Harbours Program from the Spring Economic Update, including improvements to the Central Port Mouton Small Craft Harbour.
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Government of Canada announces support to help Nova Scotia lobster businesses modernize, compete, and reach new markets (Thu, 14 May 2026)
Government of Canada announces support to help Nova Scotia lobster businesses modernize, compete, and reach new markets
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Governments of Canada and Nova Scotia partner to support employers, industry and workers impacted by tariffs and global market shifts (Tue, 12 May 2026)
The global market and trade landscape is shifting rapidly, creating uncertainty and challenges for workers, industries and communities across Canada. In a changing world, the Government of Canada is focused on building a stronger, more resilient economy. This requires coordinated action from governments to protect jobs, strengthen local economies and help workers adapt.
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The CCGS Naalak Nappaaluk officially joins the Canadian Coast Guard fleet (Tue, 12 May 2026)
Today, the Canadian Coast Guard officially welcomed Canadian Coast Guard Ship (CCGS) Naalak Nappaaluk to its fleet at the Bedford Institute of Oceanography in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.
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Minister Fraser and Minister Young to announce new support for Nova Scotia workers and businesses facing tariff pressure (Mon, 11 May 2026)
Minister Fraser and Minister Young to announce new support for Nova Scotia workers and businesses facing tariff pressure
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Death of an inmate from Springhill Institution (Thu, 07 May 2026)
On May 5, 2026, Darren Bonenfant, an inmate from Springhill Institution, died while in our custody.
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Expansion of the emerald ash borer regulated area in Quebec and Nova Scotia (Thu, 30 Apr 2026)
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is committed to protecting Canada’s plant resource base from invasive pests that threaten our forests and forestry industry.
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Assault of staff members at Springhill Institution (Mon, 27 Apr 2026)
On April 26, 2026, a number of staff members were assaulted by an inmate at Springhill Institution, a medium-security federal institution. The injured staff members were evaluated and treated at an outside hospital.
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Federal government invests in transit studies for rural communities in Nova Scotia (Fri, 24 Apr 2026)
Three rural regions in Nova Scotia will undertake transit studies to better serve residents after an investment of $148,000 from the federal government.
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Building Canada strong by investing in wastewater infrastructure in Bridgewater (Tue, 07 Apr 2026)
Building a strong Canada starts with investing in the infrastructure that makes it possible to increase housing supply and empower communities. In Budget 2025, the Government of Canada announced the Build Communities Strong Fund, a key initiative to build the infrastructure that Canadians rely on every day.
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Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Bridgewater (Thu, 02 Apr 2026)
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Jessica Fancy, Member of Parliament for South Shore—St. Margarets, and His Worship David Mitchell, Mayor of Bridgewater.
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End of lockdown and search at Springhill Institution (Fri, 27 Mar 2026)
The lockdown that was implemented at Springhill Institution on March 15, 2026, has ended and the exceptional search has been completed. The institution has resumed normal operations, and visits have been reinstated.
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada officials to hold technical briefing on 2026 elver fishing season (Tue, 24 Mar 2026)
Media are invited to a technical briefing being held by Fisheries and Oceans Canada officials, during which they will share details of the forthcoming 2026 elver fishing season
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Strengthening economic opportunities in official language minority communities in Nova Scotia (Fri, 20 Mar 2026)
Investing in local organizations and businesses is driving economic growth in official language minority communities
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Canada and Nova Scotia partner with the Municipality of Chester to invest in wastewater infrastructure that will support more housing (Thu, 19 Mar 2026)
MP Jessica Fancy, Minister John A. MacDonald, and Warden Allen Webber announced a federal investment of $7 million, a provincial contribution of more than $5.8 million, and a municipal investment of more than $4.6 million through the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF) to improve the wastewater infrastructure needed to support the construction of more homes, faster.
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Assault of inmates and lockdown at Springhill Institution (Wed, 18 Mar 2026)
On March 15, 2026, three inmates were victims of an assault at Springhill Institution, a medium security federal institution.
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Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Chester (Wed, 18 Mar 2026)
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Jessica Fancy, Member of Parliament for South Shore–St. Margarets; the Honourable John A. MacDonald, Nova Scotia Minister of Municipal Affairs; and Allen Webber, Warden of the Municipality of Chester.
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Eskasoni First Nation and Canada announce new addition to reserve and retail expansion (Thu, 05 Mar 2026)
Today, Chief Leroy Denny of Eskasoni First Nation and Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations Rebecca Alty announced the addition of over 38 acres to Eskasoni First Nation through the Additions to Reserve process.
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Membertou First Nation and Canada announce four new Additions To Reserve (Wed, 04 Mar 2026)
Today, Chief Terrance Paul of Membertou First Nation and Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations Rebecca Alty announced four additions to reserve totalling 409.37 acres of land. The land additions will double Membertou First Nation’s existing land base, opening up the community’s ability to grow and plan for the future.
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Minister Alty to visit Eskasoni First Nation (Wed, 04 Mar 2026)
The Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, along with Chief Leroy Denny of Eskasoni First Nation, will make an important announcement regarding the First Nation’s reserve lands, economic development and the celebrations for 300th Anniversary of the 1726 Treaty of Peace and Friendship.
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Minister Alty to visit Membertou First Nation (Tue, 03 Mar 2026)
The Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, along with Chief Terrance Paul of the Membertou First Nation, will make an important announcement regarding the First Nation’s reserve lands and economic development.
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Government of Canada to host national ceremony commemorating the 35th anniversary of Operation Friction and the end of the Gulf War (Thu, 26 Feb 2026)
The Government of Canada will host a commemorative event to mark the 35th anniversary of Operation Friction and the end of the Gulf War.
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Government of Canada to host wreath-laying ceremony at the Fairview Legion to mark the 35th anniversary of Operation Friction and the end of the Gulf War (Wed, 25 Feb 2026)
The Government of Canada will host a wreath-laying ceremony at the Fairview Legion Cenotaph.
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Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Nova Scotia (Wed, 25 Feb 2026)
The Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada and the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources will join Mike Shoen, Director of Investments at Canada Infrastructure Bank for an infrastructure announcement. The Honourable Tim Houston, Premier of Nova Scotia; Jessica Fancy, Member of Parliament for South Shore-St. Margarets, Dan Roscoe, President of Renewall Energy Inc; and Scott Christian, Mayor of the Region of Queens Municipality will also be in attendance.
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Federal government invests in green recreational infrastructure (Fri, 30 Jan 2026)
The Sackville Community Arena will be reducing its greenhouse gas emissions after an investment of $1.3 million from the federal government.
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Millbrook First Nation and Canada announce new addition to reserve in Tufts Cove, Nova Scotia (Fri, 30 Jan 2026)
Today, Chief Bob Gloade of Millbrook First Nation and Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations Rebecca Alty announced the addition of over 7 hectares (17.35 acres) to Millbrook First Nation through the Addition to Reserve process. This addition will open new opportunities for Millbrook First Nation: opportunities to plan, to grow, and to invest in the future.
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Canada and Nova Scotia partner with the Town of Berwick to invest in wastewater infrastructure that will support more housing (Fri, 30 Jan 2026)
The Government of Canada is using every tool at its disposal, leveraging technology, innovation and partnerships, to build homes at scale.
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Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Lower Sackville (Thu, 29 Jan 2026)
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Braedon Clark, Member of Parliament for Sackville–Bedford–Preston and Allan Smith, President of the Lake District Recreation Association.
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Minister Alty to visit Millbrook First Nation (Thu, 29 Jan 2026)
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia — Please be advised that the Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, along with Chief Bob Gloade of Millbrook First Nation, will make an important announcement regarding the First Nation community’s reserve lands and economic development.
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Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Berwick (Thu, 29 Jan 2026)
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Kody Blois, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister and Member of Parliament for Kings–Hants; the Honourable John A. MacDonald, Nova Scotia Minister of Municipal Affairs; and His Worship Mike Trinacty, Mayor of the Town of Berwick.
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Federal government partners with the Halifax Regional Municipality to invest in residential flood protections (Wed, 28 Jan 2026)
The federal government, the Halifax Regional Municipality, and Halifax Water are making a combined investment of $6.4 million to improve stormwater management within the Upper Bissett Run watershed to mitigate the risk of road closures and basement and backyard flooding of homes in the area.
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Death of an inmate from Springhill Institution (Mon, 26 Jan 2026)
On January 23, 2026, Steven Wilson, an inmate from Springhill institution, died while in our custody.
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Government of Canada advances support for seniors in northeastern Nova Scotia (Tue, 20 Jan 2026)
Canadians deserve to age with dignity. For many seniors, this means staying connected and active in their community. Through the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP), the federal government funds pan-Canadian and community-based initiatives across Canada that create a significant impact for the social inclusion of seniors in their communities.
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Backgrounder – Government of Canada advances support for seniors in northeastern Nova Scotia (Tue, 20 Jan 2026)
The New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) is a federal grants and contributions program whose goal is to enhance seniors’ social inclusion and ensure they can benefit from, and contribute to, the quality of life in their communities.
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Government of Canada to announce support for seniors in northeastern Nova Scotia (Mon, 19 Jan 2026)
Jaime Battiste, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Member of Parliament for Cape Breton–Canso–Antigonish, will be in Antigonish to announce funding to support social inclusion of seniors in their communities.
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The Mayflower Curling Club is rocking a greener and more inclusive new facility (Wed, 14 Jan 2026)
The new Mayflower Curling Club is more energy efficient and accessible than its previous facility after an investment of $4 million from the federal government.
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Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Timberlea (Tue, 13 Jan 2026)
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship and Member of Parliament for Halifax West and Kirk MacDiarmid, President of the Mayflower Curling Club.
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Federal government partners with the Halifax Regional Municipality to invest in flood protections in Fall River (Mon, 15 Dec 2025)
Highway 2 in Fall River will be better protected against flooding after an investment of more than $3.6 million from the federal government and the Halifax Regional Municipality.
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Build Canada Homes accelerates affordable housing in Dartmouth (Sun, 14 Dec 2025)
The Government of Canada, through Build Canada Homes, and the Province of Nova Scotia have committed to work together to accelerate the development of an additional 1,430 new affordable homes across the province. This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to address Nova Scotia’s housing needs through a new approach that will unlock housing on federal and provincial lands, streamline approvals, and apply innovative construction methods to deliver homes faster and more cost-effectively.
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Build Canada Homes accelerates affordable housing in Dartmouth (Sun, 14 Dec 2025)
Today, the Government of Canada and the Province of Nova Scotia announced a collaborative partnership to accelerate the development of housing across the province, to unlock an additional 1,430 new affordable homes. This collaborative partnership includes a joint commitment of up to $300 million, including operating funds for supportive and transitional units.
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Media Advisory: Housing Announcement in Dartmouth (Fri, 12 Dec 2025)
Members of the media are invited to an housing announcement with the Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada; the Honourable Darren Fisher, Member of Parliament for Dartmouth–Cole Harbour; the Honourable John White, Nova Scotia Minister of Housing; and His Worship Andy Fillmore, Mayor of the Halifax Regional Municipality.
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Federal government invests in a transit study in Amherst (Tue, 25 Nov 2025)
Amherst is one step closer to offering transit services after an investment of $50,000 from the federal government for a transit feasibility study.
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PS Battiste highlights budget investments to the Baddeck Recreational Facility (Sat, 08 Nov 2025)
Canada faces a rapidly changing and increasingly uncertain world. The rule-based international order and the trading system that powered Canada’s prosperity for decades are being reshaped – hurting companies, displacing workers, causing major disruption and upheaval for Canadians.
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Commercial groundfish harvester receives $76,000 in fines and a one year prohibition for illegal fishing of Atlantic halibut (Fri, 31 Oct 2025)
Canada’s marine species are a precious common resource for Canadians and Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is committed to helping sustain and protect them, now and for the future.
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Federal government invests in new Mi’kmaw cultural centre in Debert (Fri, 31 Oct 2025)
A new centre dedicated to Mi’kmaw culture will be built after an investment of $20 million from the federal government and the Mi’kmawey Debert Cultural Centre.
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Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Debert (Thu, 30 Oct 2025)
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Alana Hirtle, Member of Parliament for Cumberland–Colchester and Tim Bernard, Executive Director of the Mi’kmawey Debert Cultural Centre.
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Canada and Nova Scotia partner with Cape Breton Regional Municipality to invest in water and wastewater infrastructure that will support more housing (Fri, 17 Oct 2025)
The Government of Canada is using every tool at its disposal, leveraging technology, innovation and partnerships, to build homes at scale.
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Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Glace Bay (Thu, 16 Oct 2025)
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport and Internal Trade and Member of Parliament for Sydney–Glace Bay; John White, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Glace Bay–Dominion; and His Worship Cecil Clarke, Mayor of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality.
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Federal government invests in trail reconstruction on McNabs Island (Wed, 08 Oct 2025)
The Timmins Cove Trail on McNabs Island is being rebuilt after an investment of up to $50,000 from the federal government.
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Sean Fraser highlights the launch of Build Canada Homes to supercharge homebuilding across the country (Sun, 14 Sep 2025)
Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, P.C., K.C., Member of Parliament for Central Nova, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, welcomed the federal government’s launch of Build Canada Homes —a new federal agency that will build affordable housing at scale.
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Important Housing Announcement (Sat, 13 Sep 2025)
Members of the media are invited to an important housing announcement with the Honourable Sean Fraser, P.C., K.C., Member of Parliament for Central Nova, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
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Government of Canada funds improvements to Arctic ground search and rescue (Wed, 27 Aug 2025)
The diversity and vastness of Canada’s landscapes offer a unique challenge when it comes to search and rescue (SAR) operations, and regular improvements are key to saving people when they are in distress.
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Assistance provided to farms to increase water supply (Wed, 20 Aug 2025)
Nova Scotia farmers will have access to additional support to increase their supply of water.
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Federal and provincial governments invest in remediation of the Montague Mines site (Thu, 31 Jul 2025)
The site of a former gold mine that operated approximately 100 years ago will be remediated after an investment of more than $33.4 million from the federal and provincial governments.
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Celebrating the opening of Halifax’s new Marine Container Examination Facility (Wed, 16 Jul 2025)
Celebrating the opening of Halifax’s new Marine Container Examination Facility
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Africville Seasides Marine Container Examination Facility (Wed, 16 Jul 2025)
Africville Seasides Marine Container Examination Facility
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Death of an inmate from Springhill Institution (Tue, 08 Jul 2025)
On July 6, 2025, Blair Chisholm, an inmate from Springhill institution, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.
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The Government of Canada invests in protecting Mahone Bay’s coastline (Fri, 04 Jul 2025)
The town of Mahone Bay will be better protected from the impacts of climate change after an investment of $928,000 from the federal government, $922,100 from Coastal Action, and $16,950 from the town of Mahone Bay.
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AI projects to help Nova Scotia companies innovate and boost productivity (Thu, 03 Jul 2025)
AI projects to help Nova Scotia companies innovate and boost productivity
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Infrastructure Announcement in Mahone Bay (Thu, 03 Jul 2025)
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Jessica Fancy-Landry, Member of Parliament for South Shore–St. Margarets; Her Worship Suzanne Lohnes-Croft, Mayor of the Town of Mahone Bay; and Jordan Veinot, Climate Change Program Manager, Coastal Action.
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Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Springhill Institution (Mon, 26 May 2025)
On May 17, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Springhill Institution, a medium security federal institution.
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Government of Canada signs bilateral agreement with Nova Scotia to improve access to drugs for rare diseases (Thu, 20 Mar 2025)
Today, the Honourable Kamal Khera, Canada’s Minister of Health, and the Honourable Michelle Thompson, Nova Scotia’s Minister of Health and Wellness, announced a bilateral agreement investing over $39 million to improve access to selected new drugs for rare diseases, and to support enhanced access to existing drugs, early diagnosis, and screening.
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Drugs for Rare Diseases – Nova Scotia Agreement (Thu, 20 Mar 2025)
Today, the Governments of Canada and Nova Scotia signed the National Strategy for Drugs for Rare Disease (DRD) agreement to invest over $39 million over three years to improve access to new drugs for rare diseases for Nova Scotia residents and to support enhanced access to existing drugs, early diagnosis, and screening for rare diseases.
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Federal government announces $6.3 million for infrastructure to support more housing in Lantz (Thu, 20 Mar 2025)
Today, the Honourable Kody Blois, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Rural Economic Development, and Eleanor Roulston, Warden of the Municipality of East Hants, announced a federal investment of over $6.3 million to improve and expand wastewater and stormwater infrastructure in Lantz, through the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF).
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Federal government announces $17.1 million for infrastructure to support more housing in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality (Wed, 19 Mar 2025)
Today, Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, and to the Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, and Member of Parliament for Cape Breton–Canso; Jaime Battiste, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, and Member of Parliament for Sydney–Victoria; His Worship Cecil Clarke, Mayor of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality; and the Honourable David C. Dingwall, President and Vice-Chancellor of Cape Breton University announced a federal investment of over $17.1 million to improve water infrastructure for two housing developments in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality through the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF).
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Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Sydney (Tue, 18 Mar 2025)
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, and Member of Parliament for Cape Breton–Canso; Jaime Battiste, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, and Member of Parliament for Sydney–Victoria; His Worship Cecil Clarke, Mayor of the Cape Breton Municipality; and the Honourable David C. Dingwall, President and Vice-Chancellor of Cape Breton University.
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Ensuring long-term predictable public transit funding for Cape Breton Regional Municipality with over $8 million through the Canada Public Transit Fund (Mon, 17 Mar 2025)
By working closely with its partners across Canada, the federal government is ensuring that more Canadians will be able to live near public transit, connecting them to jobs, services, and their communities.
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Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Sydney (Mon, 17 Mar 2025)
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Jaime Battiste, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, and Member of Parliament for Sydney–Victoria; Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, and Member of Parliament for Cape Breton–Canso; and His Worship Cecil Clarke, Mayor of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality.
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CANCELLED Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Sydney (Fri, 14 Mar 2025)
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Jaime Battiste, Member of Parliament for Sydney–Victoria; Mike Kelloway, Member of Parliament for Cape Breton–Canso; and His Worship Cecil Clarke, Mayor of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality.
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Government of Canada completes sale of Marine House to Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Society for affordable housing (Wed, 12 Mar 2025)
Everyone deserves a place to call home. However, for many across the country, home ownership and renting are out of reach due to the housing crisis Canada is facing. We need to build more homes, faster, to get Canadians into homes that meet their needs, at prices they can afford.
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Minister Thompson announces new funding to support seniors in King-Hants, Nova Scotia  (Fri, 07 Mar 2025)
Canadians deserve to age with dignity. That comes down to choice, to affordability, to inclusion, and to community. The New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) creates those opportunities for seniors to be more connected, supported and active members of their communities.
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Federal government invests in a new active transportation trail and shoreline protection in Mahone Bay (Thu, 06 Mar 2025)
A 450-metre addition to an active transportation trail and coastline protection will be built along the Mahone Bay shoreline after an investment of over $1.4 million from the federal government and the Town of Mahone Bay.
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Government of Canada and Province of Nova Scotia fund improvements to infrastructure, innovation and science partnerships in the fish and seafood sector (Thu, 06 Mar 2025)
Fisheries are vital to many coastal communities and a driving force of the economy in Atlantic Canada. The seafood sector is a rapidly shifting environment—with new innovative technologies being adopted and more efficient ways of harvesting being used. To support these improvements, today the Government of Canada and the Province of Nova Scotia announced funding through the Atlantic Fisheries Fund (AFF) for 142 projects in Nova Scotia’s fishing and seafood sector.
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Government of Canada and Province of Nova Scotia fund improvements to infrastructure, innovation and science partnerships in the fish and seafood sector (Thu, 06 Mar 2025)
Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Province of Nova Scotia are pleased to announce a total contribution of $36,838,064 for 142 projects through the Atlantic Fisheries Fund.
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Ensuring long-term predictable public transit funding for the Halifax Regional Municipality with over $55 million through the Canada Public Transit Fund (Mon, 03 Mar 2025)
By working closely with its partners across Canada, the federal government is ensuring that more Canadians will be able to live near public transit, connecting them to jobs, services, and their communities.
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2025 elver fishery to open with strengthened regulations (Mon, 03 Mar 2025)
An orderly and well regulated elver fishery is essential for the long term sustainability of this high-value species. Now that strengthened regulations and tracking tools are in place to allow for the harvest, Fisheries and Oceans Canada is consulting with licence holders to finalize an opening date in the coming weeks.
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Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Dartmouth (Sat, 01 Mar 2025)
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Darren Fisher, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Member of Parliament for Dartmouth–Cole Harbour; Lena Metlege Diab, Member of Parliament for Halifax West; and His Worship Andy Fillmore, Mayor of the Halifax Regional Municipality.
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Minister Darren Fisher announces investment to green the Banook Canoe Club’s historic building and enhance accessibility for athletes of all abilities (Fri, 28 Feb 2025)
The Banook Canoe Club will be upgraded to be more accessible and energy efficient after an investment of over $2.3 million from the federal government.
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Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Dartmouth (Thu, 27 Feb 2025)
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Darren Fisher, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Member of Parliament for Dartmouth—Cole Harbour; Deborah Windsor, President of the Banook Canoe Club Board of Directors; and Andrew Russell, Olympian and Member of the Banook Canoe Club Revitalization Committee. Sam Austin, Councillor for District 5, will also be in attendance.
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Investing in rural active transportation (Thu, 27 Feb 2025)
The federal government is investing $333,570 through the Active Transportation Fund to support five projects across the Municipality of the County of Kings.
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Investing in active transportation in rural communities (Thu, 27 Feb 2025)
People will have more access to active transportation options after an investment of more than $500,000 from the federal and municipal governments in the Municipality of the County of Kings. This was announced by MP Kody Blois and Mayor Dave Corkum.
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Investing in accessible and affordable transportation (Wed, 26 Feb 2025)
Public transit and active transportation options in Port Hawkesbury are getting a boost after an investment of more than $900,000 from the federal, provincial and municipal governments.
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Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in the Municipality of the County of Kings (Wed, 26 Feb 2025)
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings–Hants and His Worship Dave Corkum, Mayor of the Municipality of the County of Kings.
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