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Nova Scotia - Premier's Office Press Releases

351 Press Releases
  • Published on March 20, 2026 - 15:51 GMT

    Premier to Meet With Energy Leaders in Texas

    CANADA, March 20 - Premier Tim Houston will meet with global energy leaders next week to promote energy and natural resource opportunities in Nova Scotia. The meetings will be held as the Premier attends CERAWeek, the world’s premier annual energy …

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  • Published on March 18, 2026 - 21:51 GMT

    Statement From Premier on Blackmail, Extortion Scheme Against MLA

    CANADA, March 18 - NOTE: The following is a statement from Premier Tim Houston. I was deeply troubled to learn that Hammonds Plains-Lucasville MLA Rick Burns and his wife have been the victims of a criminal blackmail and extortion scheme. No one should …

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  • Published on March 10, 2026 - 13:49 GMT

    $53.6 Million in Grants, Funding Reinstated

    CANADA, March 10 - The Province will reinstate $53.6 million in grants and funding to support people with disabilities, seniors and education initiatives for 2026-27. “Nova Scotians have spoken. We listened, and we are reinstating supports to disabilities …

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  • Published on March 4, 2026 - 19:30 GMT

    Eligibility for Order of Nova Scotia Expands

    CANADA, March 4 - More people are now eligible to be nominated for the prestigious Order of Nova Scotia, and the maximum number of appointments each year has increased. New regulations broaden eligibility for the order to residents of Nova Scotia and …

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  • Published on March 3, 2026 - 03:26 GMT

    Nova Scotia, Ontario Sign Direct-to-Consumer Alcohol Sales Deal

    CANADA, March 2 - Premier Tim Houston and Ontario Premier Doug Ford have signed a direct-to-consumer agreement that will allow Nova Scotia producers to sell their wine, beer and spirits directly to Ontarians. Nova Scotians will also be able to order …

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  • Published on February 27, 2026 - 20:43 GMT

    Premier Promotes Critical Minerals Opportunities to Developers, Investors

    CANADA, February 27 - Premier Tim Houston is attending the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada conference from March 1 to 3 in Toronto. The major international mining conference will connect developers and investors directly with decision- …

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  • Published on February 24, 2026 - 19:38 GMT

    Province Introduces Legislation to Power the Economy

    CANADA, February 24 - New legislation will help Nova Scotians benefit from the jobs and investments that come with clean energy and natural resource development. Premier Tim Houston introduced the Powering the Economy Act today, February 24. It secures …

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  • Published on February 18, 2026 - 20:19 GMT

    First Phase of Menopause Centre of Excellence Moves Forward

    CANADA, February 18 - Nova Scotians will soon receive specialized care through a new menopause clinic, the initial phase of what will be Canada’s first Menopause Centre of Excellence. The new specialized clinic will be dedicated to managing symptoms …

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  • Published on February 12, 2026 - 02:12 GMT

    Premier to Address Offshore Wind Investors at International Conference

    CANADA, February 11 - Premier Tim Houston returns as a keynote speaker at the largest offshore wind and ocean renewables conference in the Americas where he will promote investment opportunities in Nova Scotia. The Oceantic Network 2026 International …

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  • Published on February 7, 2026 - 02:56 GMT

    Province Maintains Position on Nova Scotia Power’s Rate Request

    CANADA, February 6 - The Province continues to urge the Nova Scotia Energy Board to reject the residential electricity rate increase proposed by Nova Scotia Power for 2026–27. The utility submitted its response to closing statements by intervenors today, …

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  • Published on February 5, 2026 - 03:41 GMT

    Nova Scotia, Massachusetts Sign Agreement for Offshore Wind Energy

    CANADA, February 4 - Premier Tim Houston and Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey signed an agreement today, February 4, to work toward Nova Scotia supplying the state with clean energy from offshore wind. New England, like many markets, anticipates growing …

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  • Published on January 30, 2026 - 22:12 GMT

    Province Urges Energy Board to Reject Nova Scotia Power Rate Increase Request

    CANADA, January 30 - After carefully considering all the evidence presented during the hearing, the Nova Scotia Department of Energy has filed its closing submission with the Nova Scotia Energy Board, urging it to reject Nova Scotia Power’s proposed 2026– …

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  • Published on January 28, 2026 - 20:19 GMT

    African Heritage Month 2026 Provincial Launch

    CANADA, January 28 - From left, Adegoke Fadare, MLA for Clayton Park West; Premier Tim Houston; Ms. Darlene Savage; Lt.-Gov. Mike Savage; Twila Grosse, Minister of African Nova Scotian Affairs; Suzy Hansen, MLA for Halifax Needham (front); Official …

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  • Published on January 27, 2026 - 23:58 GMT

    Launch of African Heritage Month 2026

    CANADA, January 27 - This year’s African Heritage Month theme in Nova Scotia is Strength in Unity: Moving Forward with Purpose, Prosperity, Power and Progress. It references the strength that comes from collective effort, the clarity that shared purpose …

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  • Published on January 22, 2026 - 04:30 GMT

    Skills Bridge Announcement

    CANADA, January 21 - From left, Chris Palmer, Ministerial Assistant for Military Relations; Alison Casey, Executive Director, Mainland Nova Scotia Building Trades Council; Darryl Cathcart, National Director of Training and Development, Helmets to Hardhats …

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  • Published on January 21, 2026 - 18:24 GMT

    New Skills Program to Help Veterans Build Construction Careers

    CANADA, January 21 - The Province is helping Canadian Armed Forces veterans, reservists and their family members transition to construction careers. The assistance is through the new Skills Bridge initiative that will support up to 100 people over the next …

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  • Published on January 16, 2026 - 03:00 GMT

    2025 Medal of Bravery Recipients Honoured

    CANADA, January 15 - Four deserving Nova Scotians were awarded the Province’s highest recognition for bravery at a ceremony today, January 15, in Halifax. Premier Tim Houston awarded the Nova Scotia Medal of Bravery to: Gerrid Hunt, Lower Sackville Richard …

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  • Published on January 16, 2026 - 03:00 GMT

    2025 Nova Scotia Medal of Bravery Award Ceremony

    CANADA, January 15 - Department - Any - 2011 Canada Games Assemblée législative Bureau du Premier Ministre Comité de suivi des progrès Commission de délimitation des circonscriptions électorales Commission des pertes massives Croissance et du Développement …

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  • Published on December 23, 2025 - 18:38 GMT

    New Grant Program Funds Food Security Initiatives

    CANADA, December 23 - Millions in funding for food-related initiatives will flow to communities across the province in the coming weeks using $4 million in proceeds from the sale of U.S. alcohol products. The new Feeding Communities Fund will provide one- …

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  • Published on December 22, 2025 - 17:50 GMT

    New Program to Develop Local Fuel, Lower Power Rates

    CANADA, December 22 - A new program will help understand the potential of Nova Scotia’s onshore natural gas deposits and help produce natural gas here in the province. “Natural gas is used to heat many homes and apartments, and we’ve seen as much as 20 per …

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