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Nova Scotia - Premier's Office Press Releases

333 Press Releases
  • 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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  • Published on December 12, 2025 - 18:55 GMT

    Premier Promotes Nova Scotia at Conference of Paris

    CANADA, December 12 - Premier Tim Houston will speak at the International Economic Forum of the Americas’ 9th annual Conference of Paris in France next week. The conference brings together international leaders from government, business and academia to …

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  • Published on December 10, 2025 - 23:18 GMT

    Charities Receive Donated Christmas Trees

    CANADA, December 10 - L-R: Geneva Clyke and Ricky Avery, program participants; Selena Symes, Program Supervisor; and Heather Hadley, Manager, accept the gift of a Nova Scotia Christmas tree from Agriculture Minister Greg Morrow, for the Guysborough Options …

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  • Published on December 4, 2025 - 01:03 GMT

    Premier to Meet With Massachusetts Governor, Attend Boston Tree Lighting

    CANADA, December 3 - Premier Tim Houston will meet with Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey today, December 3, to discuss trade and energy opportunities. They will be joined by Massachusetts Secretary of Energy and Environment Rebecca Tepper. While in Boston, …

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  • Published on November 27, 2025 - 17:56 GMT

    Province to Sell Remaining U.S. Alcohol

    CANADA, November 27 - The Province will sell its remaining alcohol from the United States, with the net profit going to Feed Nova Scotia and other community food organizations. “We remain committed to a Team Canada approach to tariffs and trade. We will …

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  • Published on November 19, 2025 - 05:55 GMT

    Premier Speaking at Energy Conference in Boston

    CANADA, November 18 - Premier Tim Houston will be a keynote speaker at the 33rd annual U.S.-Canada Executive Energy Conference in Boston, Mass. On Thursday, November 20, Premier Houston will address a crowd of more than 200 senior executives, policy-makers …

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  • Published on October 31, 2025 - 00:54 GMT

    Premier Houston Heads to Alberta, Texas in First Trip as Energy Minister

    CANADA, October 30 - Premier Tim Houston will be in Calgary, Alberta, and Houston, Texas, next week to discuss energy opportunities for the province in his first trip as energy minister. “I’ve been clear: I want to turn Nova Scotia into an energy …

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  • Published on October 24, 2025 - 04:57 GMT

    Nova Scotia—Ontario MOU Signing on Small Modular Reactors

    CANADA, October 23 - Under the MOU, Nova Scotia and Ontario will collaborate in several areas, including sharing knowledge and expertise, public education on the economic and environmental benefits of nuclear energy and small modular reactors, and talking …

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  • Published on October 23, 2025 - 17:30 GMT

    Nova Scotia to Learn From Ontario on Small Modular Reactors

    CANADA, October 23 - Nova Scotia and Ontario will work together to explore small modular reactor technology as a clean energy option. Premier Tim Houston, who is also Minister of Energy, signed a memorandum of understanding today, October 23, alongside …

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  • Published on October 22, 2025 - 00:50 GMT

    New Cabinet Will Drive Development

    CANADA, October 21 - Today, October 21, Premier Tim Houston announced cabinet changes that will enable the government to stay focused on energy and resource development. Premier Houston will take over as Minister of Energy. He will continue as President of …

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  • Published on October 22, 2025 - 00:50 GMT

    New Cabinet Ministers Sworn In

    CANADA, October 21 - L-R: John White, Minister of Housing; Scott Armstrong, Attorney General, Minister of Justice and Minister of Equity and Anti-Racism; Kim Masland, Minister of Natural Resources and Minister of Emergency Management; Chief Justice Michael …

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  • Published on October 15, 2025 - 20:08 GMT

    Premier in United Kingdom, Italy for Trade Mission

    CANADA, October 14 - Premier Tim Houston is leading a trade mission in the United Kingdom and Italy this week, promoting Nova Scotia’s energy sector and opportunities for offshore natural gas exploration and development. The four-day mission to London, …

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  • Published on October 9, 2025 - 19:27 GMT

    Statement from Premier on Progress Monitoring Committee’s Second Annual Report

    CANADA, October 9 - NOTE: The following is a statement from Premier Tim Houston on the Progress Monitoring Committee annual report released today, October 9. I sincerely appreciate the work of Chair Myra Freeman and the Progress Monitoring Committee to …

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  • Published on October 9, 2025 - 00:56 GMT

    New Track and Field Facility Opens on South Shore

    CANADA, October 8 - A new, state-of-the-art track and field facility is now open in Liverpool, giving athletes and families across the South Shore a modern place to train, play and gather. “This facility shows what can happen when community spirit and …

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  • Published on October 3, 2025 - 23:33 GMT

    Province Reduces Red Tape, Supports Development During Legislative Session

    CANADA, October 3 - Making it easier to do business in Nova Scotia and standing up for the men and women in uniform were the focus of the fall session of the House of Assembly, which ended today, October 3. The session started with new legislation that …

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  • Published on October 1, 2025 - 14:33 GMT

    Premier, Prime Minister Discuss Next Steps for Wind West

    CANADA, October 1 - Premier Tim Houston will meet with Tim Hodgson, federal Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, in Ottawa today, October 1, and Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday, October 2, to discuss energy security and the economic benefits …

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  • Published on September 29, 2025 - 17:11 GMT

    Statement on Death of Former House Speaker Alfie MacLeod

    CANADA, September 29 - Today, I join Nova Scotians in every corner of our province in mourning the loss of Alfie MacLeod, a beloved and proud son of Cape Breton, a devoted family man and a dedicated public servant. His was a life well lived, and his death …

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  • Published on September 18, 2025 - 01:56 GMT

    Statement on Death of Former Senator Donald Oliver

    CANADA, September 17 - NOTE: The following is a statement from Premier Tim Houston. I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Donald H. Oliver, KC (King’s counsel), who served his community as a lawyer, educator and senator. A courageous trailblazer, …

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  • Published on September 12, 2025 - 01:56 GMT

    Woods Restrictions to be Lifted in Pictou, Colchester Counties

    CANADA, September 11 - The risk of wildfires is now low enough in Pictou and Colchester counties to allow restrictions on travel and activities in the woods to be lifted today, September 11. With the change, effective at 4 p.m., half the counties in the …

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