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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
CANADA, September 11 - NOTE: The following is a statement from Premier Tim Houston. I would like to thank Prime Minister Carney for putting his faith in Nova Scotia’s Wind West project. We believe in his vision of Canada as an energy superpower and feel …
CANADA, September 2 - NOTE: The following is a statement from Premier Tim Houston in response to Nova Scotia Power’s application for a rate increase filed with the Nova Scotia Energy Board. Time and time again, Nova Scotia Power shows Nova Scotians how …
CANADA, August 29 - The risk of wildfires has lowered enough in some counties for restrictions on travel and activities in the woods to be lifted today, August 29. The burn ban remains in place for the entire province until October 15 or until conditions …
CANADA, August 28 - Wildfires in the Long Lake area of Annapolis County destroyed 20 homes on Sunday, August 24. The lost residences were on West Dalhousie, Thorne and Morse roads. Not all were primary residences. “Our hearts are broken for residents in …
CANADA, August 25 - Wildfires in the Long Lake area of Annapolis County damaged a number of homes Sunday, August 24, after intensifying in the afternoon and evening. The exact number is yet to be confirmed. “My heart goes out to people evacuated from the …
CANADA, August 22 - History was made in Nova Scotia today, August 22, as the new Cape Breton Medical Campus (CBMC) welcomed its first cohort of future doctors. The inaugural class includes 30 Nova Scotians who, under return of service agreements, have …
CANADA, August 8 - Today, August 8, Premier Tim Houston joined Rob Lantz, Premier of Prince Edward Island, Gilles LePage, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for the Regional Development Corporation with the Government of …
CANADA, August 5 - The Province is restricting travel and activities in the woods because continued hot, dry conditions have greatly increased the risk of wildfires. The restrictions, effective as of 4 p.m. today, August 5, include: hiking, camping, …
CANADA, August 1 - Nova Scotia will mark Emancipation Day today, August 1, recognizing Britain’s abolition of slavery across its empire in 1834. Emancipation Day acknowledges the history and ongoing impacts of the transatlantic slave trade on people of …
CANADA, August 1 - NOTE: The following is a statement from Premier Tim Houston. As much as we all hoped Canada could reach a trade deal with the U.S. by August 1, we knew it would be incredibly difficult. Today, we are learning that we still have more …
