Nova Scotia News

1. Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Springhill Institution

   On September 2, 2024, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Springhill Institution, a medium security federal institution.

2. Fisheries enforcement ongoing in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick

   Fisheries enforcement ongoing in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick

3. Minister Petitpas Taylor to unveil 2024 Veterans’ Week Poster honouring the contributions of Canadian Armed Forces members around the world

   The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, alongside Rear-Admiral Josée Kurtz, Commander Maritime Forces Atlantic and Joint Task Forces Atlantic, and Colonel David Holmes, Commander, 12 Wing Shearwater, will unveil the 2024 Veterans’ Week poster in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.

4. Government of Canada to provide update on Public Lands for Homes Plan, as part of Canada’s Housing Plan

   The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, along with the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, will announce an important milestone in the government’s efforts to address the national housing crisis and build more homes, faster.

5. Protecting communities in Nova Scotia from the impacts of climate change

   The town of Bridgewater and the LaHave River will be better protected from the impacts of climate change after an investment of more than $69.4 million from the federal, provincial and municipal governments.

6. The Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq and Indigenous Services Canada announce funding for Emergency Management Coordinators in member First Nation communities

   First Nation governments are playing a leading role in assessing the immediate needs of their communities and determining the appropriate course of action during emergencies. As emergency events such as wildfires, floods, hurricanes, and snow storms are increasing in frequency and severity, having dedicated community-level emergency management coordinators is vital.

7. Minister Petitpas-Taylor to announce support for Atlantic Canadian communities to transition to a net-zero economy

   The Honourable Ginette Petitpas-Taylor, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence and Member of Parliament for Moncton—Riverview—Dieppe, on behalf of the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA, will make an announcement about Atlantic Canadian communities’ leadership in the transition to a net-zero economy.

8. The Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq and Indigenous Services Canada to make an announcement related to emergency management for Nova Scotia First Nations communities

   Please be advised that Angeline Gillis, Executive Director of the Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq, and Jenica Atwin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indigenous Services, on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, will make an announcement related to emergency management for Nova Scotia First Nation communities.

9. Media Advisory: Housing Announcement in Dartmouth

   Members of the media are invited to an announcement with the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Veterans Affairs; Darren Fisher, Member of Parliament for Dartmouth–Cole Harbour, Debbie Lowther, CEO of Veterans Emergency Transition Services Canada; and Dr. Belinda Seagram, Founder and Executive Director, Landing Strong Cooperative Ltd.

10. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Chéticamp

    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 and Member of Parliament for Cape Breton—Canso, and Cyril Camus, President of La Coopérative de Transport de Chéticamp (L’Acabie).

11. Government of Canada Advances Canadian Battery Innovation at Dalhousie University

    While visiting the Metzger, Yang, Dahn Research Group’s world-class battery laboratory at Dalhousie University, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced $10.15 million in funding to establish Dalhousie University’s Canadian Battery Innovation Centre (CBIC). Minister Wilkinson was joined by the Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Member of Parliament for Halifax West.

12. Canadian Coast Guard celebrates new Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ships shipbuilding milestones

    The Canadian Coast Guard serves Canadians everyday by protecting lives and the environment, and supporting the safe movement of goods in our waterways. The renewal of its fleet ensures the Canadian Coast Guard can continue to carry out its important work for years to come, while supporting innovation and creating new shipbuilding jobs from coast to coast to coast.

13. Canadian Coast Guard’s Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ships

    As part of its fleet renewal plan, the Canadian Coast Guard is acquiring two Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ships (AOPS) to replace two of the five existing Offshore Patrol Vessels. The new AOPS — named the CCGS Donjek Glacier and CCGS Sermilik Glacier — will support offshore international fisheries surveillance and Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization patrols, and offshore search and rescue on Canada’s east coast and in the low Arctic.

14. Government of Canada Announces $300 Million in Port Hawkesbury on Canada - Germany Hydrogen Alliance

    The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced Canada will commit up to $300 million to support clean hydrogen trade with Germany. The funds will be allocated via a competitive auction process expected to be launched by the end of the year, following European Commission review of the proposed auction parameters and a similar funding commitment from Germany. As part of the joint Canada-Germany Hydrogen Alliance, this initiative will help Canadian companies access German markets for their clean hydrogen and ammonia. It will also ensure Germany has access to competitively priced clean energy products produced by Canadian industry and driven by Canadian workers.

15. Government of Canada to Make Two Funding Announcements for Energy Innovation in Nova Scotia

    The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, together with Mike Kelloway, Member of Parliament for Cape Breton–Canso, will make a funding announcement on clean hydrogen trade with Germany. A media availability will follow. The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, the Honourable Lena Metledge Diab, Member of Parliament for Halifax West, and Andy Fillmore, Member of Parliament for Halifax, will tour a research lab receiving funding from the Government of Canada. A media scrum will follow.

16. Government of Canada Expands Clean, Reliable and Affordable Electricity in Nova Scotia

    The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced investments totalling over $192 million for six clean electricity projects in Nova Scotia through Natural Resources Canada’s Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways program (SREPs) and Electricity Predevelopment Program that will help drive down energy bills across the province.

17. Government of Canada and Province of Nova Scotia Unveil Collaboration Framework to Drive Economic Growth and Create Jobs

    The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, and the Honourable Tory Rushton, Nova Scotia’s Minister of Natural Resources and Renewables, released The Nova Scotia Regional Energy and Resource Table Framework for Collaboration on the Path to Net Zero (Collaboration Framework).

18. Canadian Coast Guard to unveil names and mark construction milestones for Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ships

    Darren Fisher, Member of Parliament for Dartmouth-Cole Harbour, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, will be at Irving Shipbuilding Inc. of Halifax, Nova Scotia, to unveil the names for the Canadian Coast Guard’s two new Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ships and celebrate construction milestones. MP Fisher will be joined by Dirk Lesko, President of Irving Shipbuilding Inc.

19. More Support for Nova Scotia Beekeepers

    Nova Scotia beekeepers will have access to more financial support this year. The Apiculture Sustainable Growth and Health Program will provide eligible beekeepers up to $50,000, an increase from the maximum $27,000 in 2023.

20. Nova Scotia small craft harbours, Budget 2024

    Projects funded by Budget 2024 will be undertaken at the following Nova Scotia harbours managed by Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

21. Parliamentary Secretary Mike Kelloway to make a major announcement to support Nova Scotia’s Small Craft Harbours

    Dartmouth, Nova Scotia – Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, will hold a press conference to announce major investments for small craft harbours in Nova Scotia.

22. Government of Canada Announces 660 New EV Chargers in Nova Scotia

    Member of Parliament, Kody Blois, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced federal investments in two organizations to install 660 Level 2 EV chargers across Nova Scotia.

23. MP Blois to Make an Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Announcement in Nova Scotia

    Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings–Hants, will announce federal support for electric vehicle infrastructure on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources.

24. Green, multi-purpose recreation facility coming to Stellarton after arena retrofit 

    Stellarton Memorial Rink is getting an overhaul after an investment of $6 million from the federal government.

25. Death of an inmate from Springhill Institution

    On July 13, 2024, Charles Mangapi, an inmate from Springhill Institution, died while in our custody.

26. Lockdown and search at Springhill Institution

    On July 11, 2024, a lockdown was put in place at Springhill Institution, a medium security federal institution, to enable staff members to conduct an exceptional search.

27. Minister Sean Fraser to make an announcement regarding No. 2 Construction Battalion

    The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, on behalf of the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, will attend the Annual No. 2 Construction Battalion Remembrance Ceremony and Honour Parade, where he will make a funding announcement honouring the Battalion.

28. Membertou First Nation celebrates the construction of a new gas bar, timber office building

    Today, Membertou First Nation and Indigenous Services Canada announced the construction of a new gas bar and a mass timber office building at the Seventh Exchange retail district.

29. Federal, provincial, and municipal governments partner on active transportation in Wolfville

    Wolfville will gain more than 10 km of multi-use pathways after a combined investment of more than $3.3 million from the federal and provincial governments and the town of Wolfville.

30. Canadian Coast Guard concludes 2024 Summit with the United States Coast Guard

    As neighbouring maritime nations, Canada and the United States have long shared knowledge, experience, and best practices on a wide range of coast guard services that help keep our collective mariners safe and protect our coasts and waterways.

31. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Wolfville

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings–Hants, the Honourable John Lohr, Nova Scotia Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and Her Worship Wendy Donovan, Mayor of Wolfville.

32. Announcement related to infrastructure projects for Membertou First Nation

    Please be advised that Chief Terry Paul of Membertou First Nation along with Mike Kelloway, Member of Parliament for Cape Breton—Canso and Jaime Battiste, Parliament Secretary and Member of Parliament for Sydney—Victoria, on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, will make an announcement on infrastructure projects to support Indigenous community businesses.

33. Fairness for Indigenous Peoples in Nova Scotia

    Today, on National Indigenous Peoples Day, we celebrate the rich histories, heritage, and strength of First Nations, Inuit and Métis across Canada. Together, we reaffirm our partnership in working towards a better future.

34. Canadian Coast Guard Welcomes 37 New Fleet Officers at College Graduation Ceremony

    For almost six decades, the Canadian Coast Guard College has been offering specialized marine training to talented individuals from across Canada. The Canadian Coast Guard College ensures students receive excellent instruction and develop the necessary skills to serve as Ship’s Officers with the Canadian Coast Guard.

35. Canadian Coast Guard College Celebrates New Officer Cadets at Graduation Ceremony

    The Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, together with Parliamentary Secretary, Mike Kelloway, Deputy Minister, Annette Gibbons and Canadian Coast Guard Commissioner, Mario Pelletier, will welcome new Officer Cadets during this year’s Officer Training Program graduation ceremony at the Canadian Coast Guard College.

36. Fisheries and Oceans Canada strongly condemns tampering with moderate livelihood and commercial lobster fishing in Eastern Nova Scotia

    Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is committed to reconciliation and the orderly management of the lobster fishery for all harvesters. As such, DFO has worked quickly to address reports of lobster gear tampering with both moderate livelihood and commercial fishing gear in Eastern Nova Scotian lobster fishing areas (LFAs), and particularly in LFAs 26A and 27.

37. Building the Canadian Coast Guard fleet of the future: Minister Lebouthillier highlights an investment of nearly $400 million in Budget 2024

    The Canadian Coast Guard plays a critical role in keeping Canada’s waters safe, clean and accessible. The Government of Canada is investing in the Canadian Coast Guard’s fleet of the future in order to deliver important services to Canadians while ensuring the Canadian Coast Guard has the right people and ships it needs to carry out vital operations.

38. Minister Lebouthillier to make an announcement on Budget 2024 funding for the Canadian Coast Guard

    The Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier will highlight Budget 2024 investments in the Canadian Coast Guard.

39. Government of Canada to host commemorative event at the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site in the lead-up to the 80th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy

    Andy Fillmore, Member of Parliament for Halifax, on behalf of the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, will attend a commemorative event jointly hosted by Veterans Affairs Canada and Parks Canada, with Veterans of the Second World War in attendance.

40. Federal and provincial governments invest in transit for Queens County

    Queens County Transit has expanded their fleet after a combined investment of $116,293 from the federal and provincial governments

41. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Liverpool

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Kim Masland, Nova Scotia Minister of Public Works and Member of the Legislative Assembly for Queens, and Alex Doggett, Chair of the Queens County Transit Society Board.

42. Support for innovative local food production

    Food producers looking to expand their product line or improve their processing can access funding from the 2024-25 Value-Adding Equipment Program.

43. Major seizure of elver at Toronto airport

    On the evening of May 15, 2024, fishery officers from Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), as well as border services officers from the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), seized approximately 109 kilograms of unauthorized elvers at Toronto Pearson International Airport. The elvers were destined to be shipped overseas.

44. Federal government, Nova Scotia and the West Hants Regional Municipality invest in  community space

    The Hants County Exhibition Arena is becoming more accessible after a combined investment of $1.1 million from the federal and provincial governments and the West Hants Regional Municipality.

45. Accessibility Standards Canada and Nova Scotia’s Department of Justice connect to pave way toward a barrier-free Canada

    Accessibility Standards Canada and Nova Scotia’s Department of Justice connect to pave way toward a barrier-free Canada.

46. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Windsor

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings–Hants; Melissa Sheehy-Richard, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Hants West; Paul Morton, Deputy Mayor of the West Hants Regional Municipality; and Joel Rafuse, president of the Windsor Agricultural Society.

47. Infrastructure Announcement in Bridgewater

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Becky Druhan, Nova Scotia Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development and Member of the Legislative Assembly for Lunenburg West, and Jerome Tanner, president of the Lunenburg County Wheels board.

48. Expansion of the box tree moth regulated area to include Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador

    Stopping the spread of invasive species such as box tree moth is the most effective way to safeguard forests and native plants, as well as protect Canada's forestry and horticulture-related businesses.

49. Federal government invests in active transportation infrastructure in Sydney

    Sydney will get a new trail after an investment of $922,054 from the federal government.

50. Government of Canada officially opens state-of-the-art ocean research facility; powered by green technology

    The Government of Canada supports stronger and more collaborative federal science, to ensure scientists and researchers have access to the world-class facilities and tools they need to achieve scientific excellence and innovation.