Nova Scotia News

1. 100+ ways Nova Scotia businesses are reshaping the tourism landscape

   Over the past two years, Nova Scotia’s tourism operators have doubled down to build experiences, accommodations, and strategies to strengthen Canada as a destination of choice – spearheading more than 100 projects through the Government of Canada’s Tourism Relief Fund. That work continues, and ACOA is here to help businesses as they attract more visitors to the region and grow the industry with fresh approaches to delivering world-class tourism.

2. Expanding tourism opportunities in Nova Scotia

   The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for ACOA, will announce a multi-million dollar Government of Canada contribution to support tourism projects across Nova Scotia.

3. Canada invests in the modernisation of drinking water infrastructure in St. Peter’s

   St. Peter’s, Nova Scotia, May 19, 2023 — Today, Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard and Member of Parliament for Cape Breton–Canso, Allan MacMaster, Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance and Treasury Board, on behalf of John Lohr, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and Barry Culligan, Chair of the St. Peter’s, Sampsonville and Area Water Utility, announced a joint investment of more than $1.5 million to modernise the Village of St. Peter’s drinking water infrastructure.

4. Canada and Nova Scotia invest in new water and wastewater infrastructure in Kentville

   Today, Kody Blois, Member ofr Parliament for Kings-Hants, John Lohr, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing of Nova Scotia, and Sandra Snow, Mayor of the Town of Kentville, announced a joint investment of more than $9.7 million to get new water and wastewater infrastructure built in Kentville.

5. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in St. Peter’s

   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, Allan McMaster, Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance and Treasury Board, on behalf of John Lohr, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and Barry Culligan, Chair of the Water Utility of the Village of St. Peter’s.

6. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Kentville

   Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings-Hants, John Lohr, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing of Nova Scotia, and Sandra Snow, Mayor of the Town of Kentville.

7. The Government of Canada partners with Nova Scotia communities to strengthen asset management 

   Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, and Scott Pearce, Acting President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), announced a federal investment of $95,000 to help two Nova Scotia communities put in place innovative asset management strategies.

8. New Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership Expands Funding for Farmers

   Nova Scotia farmers will get more support through a new federal-provincial funding agreement.

9. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Halifax

   Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Darrell Samson, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence and Member of Parliament for Sackville—Preston—Chezzetcook, and His Worship Mike Savage, Mayor of Halifax Regional Municipality.

10. Governments of Canada and Nova Scotia announce steps to address recommendations made by the Mass Casualty Commission

    Federal government and Nova Scotia announce an initial combined $18M over two years for mental health supports

11. Backgrounder: Water and wastewater infrastructure for four Nova Scotian communities  

    The Government of Canada is investing $4,752,800 through the Green Infrastructure Stream (GIS) and the Rural and Northern Infrastructure Stream (RNIS) of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program to support four water and wastewater projects across Nova Scotia.

12. The governments of Canada and Nova Scotia invest in upgrading drinking water and wastewater infrastructure in four communities

    Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship and Member of Parliament for Central Nova, the Honourable John Lohr, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and municipal officials announced a joint investment of $11,882,000 to upgrade water and wastewater infrastructure in Yarmouth, the Municipality of the District of Clare, Mahone Bay and Digby, Nova Scotia.

13. Mi'kmaq Chiefs, Government of Canada, and Nova Scotia sign trilateral Memorandum of Understanding to advance Mi'kmaq health and wellness

    Today, thirteen Mi'kmaq First Nation Chiefs, Federal Minister of Indigenous Services Patty Hajdu, and Nova Scotia Minister of Health and Wellness Michelle Thompson signed a trilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on the next steps to help transform the design and delivery of health services for Mi'kmaq throughout the province of Nova Scotia.

14. Mi'kmaq Chiefs, Canada and Nova Scotia to make announcement on First Nations health transformation

    Please be advised that the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services; the Honourable Michelle Thompson, Nova Scotia's Minister of Health and Wellness; and 13 Mi'kmaq First Nation Chiefs in Nova Scotia will be signing a Memorandum of Understanding to advance Mi'kmaw health and wellness.

15. Canada invests in new Centre of Excellence to support and celebrate African Nova Scotians

    Acaciaville, Nova Scotia, April 18, 2023 — Today, Darrell Samson, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence and Member of Parliament for Sackville—Preston—Chezzetcook, and Kerry Johnson, President of the Jordantown-Acaciaville-Conway Betterment Association (JACBA), announced a federal investment of up to $2.6 million to support the construction of a Centre of Excellence focused on the African Nova Scotian community.

16. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Acaciaville

    Acaciaville, Nova Scotia, April 17, 2023—Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Darrell Samson, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence and Member of Parliament for Sackville—Preston—Chezzetcook, and Kerry Johnson, President of the Jordantown-Acaciaville-Conway Betterment Association (JACBA).

17. Government of Canada announces funding to improve trade activities in Annapolis Valley First Nation and in King’s County

    An efficient and reliable transportation system is essential to making life more affordable for Canadians and to combat the rising cost of living. The Government of Canada is committed to ensuring our supply chains grow the economy and create good, middle-class jobs for Canadians, while ensuring they are resilient and adaptive to the impacts of climate change.

18. Minister MacAulay highlights affordability measures in Budget 2023 in Halifax, Nova Scotia

    Today the Minister of Veterans Affairs, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, visited Bedford Basin Farmers Market to highlight Budget 2023’s investments and affordability measures like the new Grocery Rebate, addressing junk fees and a new First-Time-Home-Buyer Savings Account to help Canadians with the rising cost of living.

19. Minister MacAulay highlights budget investments to build Canada’s 21st century clean economy in Sackville, Nova Scotia

    Today the Minister of Veterans Affairs, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, met with Aztek Solar to highlight Budget 2023’s investments in A Made-in-Canada Plan to ensure that Canadian workers and companies are able to provide the resources and technologies that the world needs.

20. Minister O’Regan in Cape Breton to highlight federal budget investments 

    The Minister of Labour, Seamus O’Regan Jr., will tour the Atlantic Canada Regional Council of Carpenters, Millwrights and Allied Workers facility to highlight federal budget investments in a Strong Middle Class, an Affordable Economy, and a Healthy Future.

21. Canada and Nova Scotia invest in a new energy-efficient academic building for Cape Breton University

    Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard and Member of Parliament for Cape Breton—Canso, Jaime Battiste, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Member of Parliament for Sydney—Victoria, John White, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Glace Bay—Dominion, on behalf of the Honourable Tory Rushton, Minister of Natural Resources and Renewables and the Honourable David Dingwall, Cape Breton University President and Vice-Chancellor, announced more than $84 million in joint funding for the new Centre for Discovery and Innovation academic building on the Cape Breton University (CBU) campus.

22. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Sydney

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard and Member of Parliament for Cape Breton—Canso, Jaime Battiste, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Member of Parliament for Sydney—Victoria, John White, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Glace Bay—Dominion, on behalf of the Honourable Tory Rushton, Minister of Natural Resources and Renewables and the Honourable David Dingwall, Cape Breton University President and Vice-Chancellor.

23. Governments of Canada and Nova Scotia launch regional assessment to support future decisions on offshore wind projects in the province

    Harnessing the power of wind can help deliver clean, affordable electricity to our homes and businesses, create jobs and local economic growth, and fight climate change for generations to come. Now is the time to secure that strong, healthy future for Canadians.

24. Canada, Nova Scotia and Inverness County invest in new wastewater treatment facility and water distribution systems upgrades

    Inverness, Nova Scotia, March, 17, 2023—Today, Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard and Member of Parliament for Cape Breton–Canso; the Honourable Allan MacMaster, Deputy Premier of Nova Scotia and Member of the Legislative Assembly for Inverness; and Bonny MacIsaac, Warden of the Municipality of the County of Inverness, announced a combined investment of more than $24 million to upgrade water and wastewater infrastructure in Inverness.

25. Canada and Nova Scotia invest in water and wastewater infrastructure upgrades in Region of Queens Municipality

    Region of Queens Municipality, Nova Scotia, March 13, 2023—Today, Lena Metlege Diab, Member of Parliament for Halifax West, the Honourable Kim Masland, Minister of Public Works, and Her Worship Darlene Norman, Mayor of the Region of Queens Municipality, announced more than $2.6 million in joint funding for water and wastewater infrastructure upgrades in the Region of Queens Municipality.

26. Upgraded wastewater and active transportation infrastructure to benefit residents of Town of Lunenburg and Municipality of the District of Lunenburg

    Cookville, Nova Scotia, March 13, 2023— Today, Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings—Hants, the Honourable Susan Corkum-Greek, Minister of Economic Development and Member of the Legislative Assembly for Lunenburg, Her Worship Carolyn Bolivar-Getson, Mayor of the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg, and His Worship Matt Risser, Mayor of the Town of Lunenburg, announced a combined investment of more than $28.8 million to upgrade wastewater and active transportation infrastructure in the Town of Lunenburg and the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg.

27. Upgraded wastewater and active transportation infrastructure to benefit residents of Town of Lunenburg and the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg

    The Government of Canada is investing $11,531,139 through the Green Infrastructure Stream and the Rural and Northern Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program to support two wastewater infrastructure projects and one active transportation infrastructure project in the Town of Lunenburg and the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg.

28. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Cookville

    Cookville, Nova Scotia, March 10, 2023—Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Kody Blois, Member of Parliament Kings—Hants, the Honourable Susan Corkum-Greek, Minister of Economic Development and Member of the Legislative Assembly for Lunenburg, Her Worship Carolyn Bolivar-Getson, Mayor of the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg, and His Worship Matt Risser, Mayor of the Town of Lunenburg.

29. CBSA investigation leads to firearms and weapons charges 

    CBSA investigation leads to firearms and weapons charges

30. Canada, Nova Scotia and Stewiacke invest in improved water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure

    Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship and Member of Parliament for Central Nova, Larry Harrison, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Colchester-Musquodoboit Valley, and His Worship George Lloy, Mayor of the Town of Stewiacke, announced more than $6.2 million in joint funding to improve the Town’s water and wastewater infrastructure.

31. Rural communities in Eastern Nova Scotia to benefit from accessible public transit 

    Sheet Harbour, Nova Scotia, February 28, 2023—Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship and Member of Parliament for Central Nova, Kent Smith, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Eastern Shore, and Cathy Deagle Gammon, Member of the Board of Directors of MusGo Rider Valley-Sheet Harbour Cooperative Ltd., announced joint funding of $103,625 to purchase a wheelchair accessible vehicle to service the communities of East Ship Harbour to Ecum Secum and the Musquodoboit Valley region.

32. CBSA and RCMP lay charges in 3D firearm investigation

    CBSA and RCMP lay charges in 3D firearm investigation

33. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Sheet Harbour

    Sheet Harbour, Nova Scotia, February 27, 2023—Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship and Member of Parliament for Central Nova, Kent Smith, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Eastern Shore, and Cathy Deagle Gammon, Member of the Board of Directors, MusGo Rider Valley-Sheet Harbour Cooperative Ltd.

34. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Springhill

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings—Hants, the Honourable Tory Rushton, Minister of Natural Resources and Renewables and Member of the Legislative Assembly for Cumberland South, and His Worship Murray Scott, Mayor of the Municipality of the County of Cumberland.

35. Government of Canada to announce support for Seniors Centre upgrades in Halifax  

    Government of Canada to announce support for Seniors Centre upgrades in Halifax

36. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Porters Lake

    Porters Lake, Nova Scotia, February 21, 2023—Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Darrell Samson, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence and Member of Parliament for Sackville–Preston–Chezzetcook, Kent Smith, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Eastern Shore, and Lisa Privett, Chairperson of the MusGo Rider Cooperative Ltd.

37. Rural communities along Nova Scotia’s Eastern Shore to benefit from improved public transit infrastructure

    Porters Lake, Nova Scotia, February 22, 2023—Today, Darrell Samson, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence and Member of Parliament for Sackville–Preston–Chezzetcook, Kent Smith, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Eastern Shore, and Lisa Privett, Chairperson of MusGo Rider Cooperative Ltd., announced joint funding of $385,898 to purchase two vehicles, one fully electric and the other a hybrid, as well as build a heated garage with charging infrastructure.

38. Government of Canada announces funding for project in support of African Nova Scotian communities

    In Canada, we all deserve to live in a society that is diverse and inclusive. For Black Canadians, it is important to acknowledge that they have faced—and continue to face—discrimination, inequalities and systemic barriers, which prevent them from fully participating in society. Through the Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative, the Government of Canada is taking meaningful steps to address the significant and unique challenges Black communities face in Canada by investing in Black-led, Black-focused and Black-serving organizations, initiatives and community spaces.

39. Canada and Nova Scotia invests in housing retrofits in Cape Breton

    Cape Breton Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia, February 15, 2023— Today, Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard and Member of Parliament for Cape Breton-Canso, Jaime Battiste, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Member of Parliament for Sydney-Victoria, and the Honourable Brian Comer, Minister Responsible for the Office of Mental Health and Addictions, announced a combined investment of $8 million to support energy efficiency upgrades to more than 200 public housing properties in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality.

40. Pictou County residents to benefit from improved public transit infrastructure

    New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, February 11, 2023—Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship and Member of Parliament for Central Nova, the Honourable Tim Houston, Premier of Nova Scotia, Her Worship Nancy Dicks, Mayor of the Town of New Glasgow and Chairperson of the Pictou County Transit Authority and His Worship Danny MacGillivray, Mayor of the Town of Stellarton, announced joint funding of $593,931 for Pictou County Transit’s fixed-route transit system, which provides public transit service in New Glasgow and Stellarton, Nova Scotia.

41.  Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement for Pictou County

    New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, February 10, 2023—Members of the media are invited to a rural public transit infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship and Member of Parliament for Central Nova, the Honourable Tim Houston, Premier of Nova Scotia, Her Worship Nancy Dicks, Mayor of the Town of New Glasgow and Chairperson of the Pictou County Transit Authority, and His Worship Danny MacGillivray, Mayor of the Town of Stellarton.

42. Kings County residents to benefit from enhanced public transit options

    Today, Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings—Hants, the Honourable John Lohr, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing for Nova Scotia, and Christopher Goddard, Chair of the Kings Point to Point Transit Society, announced joint funding of up to $416,000 to improve public transit in Kings County.

43. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Kentville

    Members of the media are invited to attend an infrastructure event with Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings-Hants, the Honourable John Lohr, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing for Nova Scotia, and Christopher Goddard, Chair of the Kings Point to Point Transit Society.

44. Canada invests in a new energy-efficient creative hub in Wolfville

    Today, Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings—Hants, Melissa Sheehy-Richard, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Hants West, Her Worship Wendy Donovan, Mayor of the Town of Wolfville, His Worship Peter Muttart, Mayor of the Municipality of Kings County, Michael Howell, Executive Director of Devour! Studios and Lia Rinaldo, Managing Director of Devour! Studios, announced joint funding of more than $5.86 million for the Slow Motion Food Film Society’s new creative hub -Devour! Studios in Wolfville.

45. Port Hawkesbury residents to benefit from improved water supply and distribution infrastructure 

    Today, Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard and Member of Parliament for Cape Breton—Canso, the Honourable Allan MacMaster, Deputy Premier of Nova Scotia, and Brenda Chisholm Beaton, Mayor of Port Hawkesbury, announced $3.3 million in joint funding to upgrade the Town’s water supply and distribution infrastructure.

46. The Governments of Canada and Nova Scotia invest in accessible and affordable transit options for Pictou County residents

    Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship and Member of Parliament for Central Nova, the Honourable Pat Dunn, Minister of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Member of the Legislative Assembly for Pictou Centre, Her Worship Nancy Dicks, Mayor of the Town of New Glasgow, and Danny MacGillivray, Executive Director of Central Highlands Association of the Disabled, announced joint funding of up to $869,650 to enable the Central Highlands Association of the Disabled (CHAD), a non-profit organization in Pictou County, to purchase five new vehicles.

47. Media Advisory: Rural public transit infrastructure Announcement in Stellarton

    Members of the media are invited to a rural public transit infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship and Member of Parliament for Central Nova, the Honourable Pat Dunn, Minister of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Member of the Legislative Assembly for Pictou Centre, Her Worship Nancy Dicks, Mayor of the Town of New Glasgow, and Danny MacGillivray, Executive Director of the Central Highlands Association of the Disabled (CHAD).

48. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Port Hawkesbury

    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, the Honourable Allan MacMaster, Deputy Premier of Nova Scotia, and Brenda Chisholm Beaton, Mayor of Port Hawkesbury.

49. Protecting residents and nature through improvements to Wolfville’s wastewater treatment plant 

    Today, Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings—Hants, Melissa Sheehy-Richard, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Hants West, and Her Worship Wendy Donovan, Mayor of the Town of Wolfville, announced $6 million in joint funding for upgrades to the wastewater treatment plant in Wolfville.

50. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Wolfville

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