Nova Scotia News

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. Federal government invests in retrofits to Fall River community centre

   Renovations are coming to the Lakeview-Windsor Junction-Fall River (LWF) Community Hall after an investment of over $384,000 from the federal government through the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) program.

5. 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.

6. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Fall River

   Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Darrell Samson, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Member of Parliament for Sackville–Preston–Chezzetcook, and Paul Adlakha, Chair of the LWF Firemens Association Board of Directors.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Stellarton

   Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Sean Fraser, Member of Parliament for Central Nova; the Honourable Pat Dunn, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Pictou Centre; and Darren Stroud, President of the Stellarton Memorial Community Centre Association.

10. Death of an inmate from Springhill Institution

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

11. 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.

12. Federal and provincial governments invest in public transit on the Eastern Shore

    MusGo Rider Eastern Shore will purchase five new vehicles after a combined investment of $445,933 from the federal and provincial governments.

13. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Porters Lake

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Darrell Samson, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Member of Parliament for Sackville–Preston–Chezzetcook; the Honourable Kent Smith, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture and Member of the Legislative Assembly for the Eastern Shore; and Colin Cameron, MusGo Rider Board Chair.

14. 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.

15. 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.

16. 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.

17. 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.

18. 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.

19. 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.

20. 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.

21. 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.

22. 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.

23. 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.

24. 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.

25. 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.

26. 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.

27. 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

28. 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.

29. 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.

30. 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.

31. 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.

32. 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.

33. 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.

34. 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.

35. 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.

36. 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.

37. 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.

38. Infrastructure Announcement in Sydney

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Jaime Battiste, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Member of Parliament for Sydney–Victoria, Her Worship Amanda McDougall, Mayor of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality, and Stephanie Johnstone-Laurette, Chair of the Washbrook Greenway Coalition.

39. Minister Anandasangaree in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, to highlight Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation investments in creating jobs all along the electric vehicle supply chain

    The Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, will make an announcement and hold a media availability in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, to highlight the federal budget’s investments in creating good jobs all along the electric vehicle supply chain.

40. Minister Anandasangaree at Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, to highlight Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation investments in advancing Indigenous reconciliation

    The Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, will make an announcement and hold a media availability in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, to highlight the federal budget’s investments in advancing Indigenous reconciliation.

41. Media Advisory: Youth Entrepreneurship Announcement in Bedford

    Members of the media are invited to an announcement with the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities; Lena Metlege Diab, Member of Parliament for Halifax West; Andy Fillmore, Member of Parliament for Halifax; Darren Fisher, Member of Parliament for Dartmouth–Cole Harbour; and David Eisnor, Atlantic Team Lead, Futurpreneur.

42. Fishery officers make 39 arrests and seizures at rivers for unauthorized elver fishing

    Unauthorized fishing is a threat to the sustainability of fish stocks and undermines the livelihoods of law-abiding fish harvesters. The elver fishery is not open for 2024 in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, therefore any harvesting is unauthorized. Should anyone choose to fish for elver they will be subject to enforcement action as per the Fisheries Act and the Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations.

43. Government of Canada successfully removes the tug Craig Trans from the Marine Environment

    The Government of Canada is committed to addressing problem vessels that impact our marine environment and communities on our coasts. Earlier this month, the Canadian Coast Guard operation to remove and safely dismantle the tug Craig Trans near Marie Joseph, Nova Scotia was successfully completed.

44. Federal government, Nova Scotia and municipal partners increase capacity to manage sewage in Colchester County

    Two communities in Colchester County will see their capacity to manage sewage increase after a combined investment of $5,885,000 from the federal and provincial governments along with the Municipality of the County of Colchester and the Village of Bible Hill.

45. Fishery officers make 26 arrests and seizures at rivers for unauthorized elver fishing

    Unauthorized fishing is a threat to the sustainability of fish stocks and undermines the livelihoods of law-abiding fish harvesters.

46. Inverness to get active transportation infrastructure

    A network of new trails and reconstructed sidewalks will be established in Inverness after a combined investment of $14 million from the federal and provincial governments, and the Municipality of the County of Inverness.

47. Fishery officers make arrests and seizures at rivers for unauthorized elver fishing

    Unauthorized fishing is a threat to the sustainability of fish stocks and undermines the livelihoods of law-abiding fish harvesters. The elver fishery is not open for 2024 in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, therefore any harvesting is unauthorized. Should anyone choose to fish for elver they will be subject to enforcement action as per the Fisheries Act and the Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations.

48. Federal government, Nova Scotia and the Municipality of Barrington invest in wastewater treatment infrastructure

    Barrington will improve its wastewater treatment after a combined investment of more than $1.1 million from the federal and provincial governments, along with the Municipality of the District of Barrington.

49. Wolfville Curling Club revitalization project gets federal support

    The Wolfville Curling Club is becoming more energy efficient and accessible after a combined investment of $305,851 from the federal and provincial governments.

50. 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 Betty Mattson of the Wolfville Curling Club.