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Nova Scotia - Premier's Office Press Releases

349 Press Releases
  • Published on July 5, 2023 - 18:30 GMT

    Province, HRM Remove Barriers for New Long-Term Care Facility in Dartmouth

    CANADA, July 5 - The Province and Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) are partnering to move forward with a new, licensed long-term care facility in Dartmouth. An arrangement between the Province and HRM will allow the project to proceed under current …

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  • Published on June 30, 2023 - 20:17 GMT

    Atlantic Premiers Launch Fight the Federal Gas Hike Campaign

    CANADA, June 30 - The Council of Atlantic Premiers launched a new campaign today, June 30, calling on the federal government to rethink the implementation of its Clean Fuel Regulations and work with them to develop a plan to address the disproportionate …

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  • Published on June 29, 2023 - 14:40 GMT

    New Federal Carbon Tax Scheduled to Start on Canada Day

    CANADA, June 29 - Nova Scotians are reminded that they will pay more for gas, diesel and home heating fuels starting Saturday, July 1, because of a new federal tax. The Province has been asking the Government of Canada to delay the start of this new tax …

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  • Published on June 28, 2023 - 22:52 GMT

    Atlantic Premiers Sign Technical Safety Agreement

    CANADA, June 28 - The Council of Atlantic Premiers announced the signing of an agreement to improve technical safety, the flow of goods and services and the mobility of tradespeople within Atlantic Canada today, June 28. The agreement, which takes effect …

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  • Published on June 23, 2023 - 18:16 GMT

    Atlantic Premiers Ask Prime Minister for Immediate Meeting

    CANADA, June 23 - Premier Tim Houston joined other Atlantic Premiers today, June 23, in calling for a meeting as soon as possible with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to discuss the disproportionate impact of the federal government’s new clean fuel standards …

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  • Published on June 22, 2023 - 20:35 GMT

    Applications Open for Emergency Relief Grant for Individuals

    CANADA, June 22 - Nova Scotians who lost income because of the recent wildfires in Halifax Regional Municipality and Shelburne County may be eligible for short-term financial support through the Emergency Relief Grant for Individuals. “We know this has …

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  • Published on June 20, 2023 - 17:56 GMT

    Small Business Wildfire Relief Program Expanding

    CANADA, June 20 - The Province is offering assistance to more small businesses impacted by recent wildfires in Halifax Regional Municipality and Shelburne County. The Small Business Wildfire Relief Program is now available to businesses outside the …

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  • Published on June 12, 2023 - 20:43 GMT

    Atlantic Premiers Discuss Healthcare, Clean Energy, Immigration, Climate Change, Affordability

    CANADA, June 12 - Premier Tim Houston joined a meeting of the Council of Atlantic Premiers today, June 12, hosted by Prince Edward Island Premier Dennis King in Mill River, P.E.I. The premiers discussed using the model of the Atlantic Physician Registry …

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  • Published on June 6, 2023 - 22:46 GMT

    Governments Match Donations to Red Cross to Support Nova Scotians

    CANADA, June 6 - The Province is providing further support to Nova Scotians affected by wildfires by matching every dollar donated to the Canadian Red Cross Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada Fires Appeal. With the Government of Canada making the same …

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  • Published on June 5, 2023 - 22:20 GMT

    Applications Now Open for Small Business Wildfire Relief Program

    CANADA, June 5 - Small businesses impacted by the evacuation orders related to recent wildfires can now apply for support through the Small Business Wildfire Relief Program. “We’ve seen many businesses, even those directly impacted, step up to help their …

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  • Published on June 2, 2023 - 19:31 GMT

    Financial Support Coming for Small Businesses Impacted by Wildfires

    CANADA, June 2 - Support is on the way for small businesses impacted by the evacuation orders related to recent wildfires. Premier Tim Houston announced the Small Business Wildfire Relief Program today, June 2. “These wildfires are unprecedented, and the …

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  • Published on May 29, 2023 - 22:06 GMT

    Support for Nova Scotians Impacted by Wildfires; Provincewide Burn Ban

    CANADA, May 29 - Nova Scotians who have been severely impacted by recent wildfires will receive financial support from the Province. Premier Tim Houston announced today, May 29, that the Province will provide $500 to every household required to evacuate …

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  • Published on May 24, 2023 - 18:03 GMT

    Nova Scotia Signs Health Agreement with Denmark

    CANADA, May 24 - Improving the healthcare system for those who need it and those who work in it is a priority for both Nova Scotia and Denmark. Premier Tim Houston joined Denmark’s Minister for the Interior and Health Sophie Løhde in Copenhagen to sign a …

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  • Published on May 18, 2023 - 19:49 GMT

    New Francophone School for Eastern Shore

    CANADA, May 18 - Francophone students on Nova Scotia’s Eastern Shore will attend a new, modern school that will replace École des Beaux-Marais. “This new school is part of our plan to update aging schools and plan for population growth across the province …

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  • Published on May 18, 2023 - 19:49 GMT

    Nouvelle école francophone pour la Côte Est

    CANADA, May 18 - Les élèves francophones de la Côte Est de la Nouvelle-Écosse fréquenteront une nouvelle école moderne qui remplacera l’École des Beaux-Marais. « Cette nouvelle école s’inscrit dans notre plan pour améliorer les écoles vieillissantes et …

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  • Published on May 18, 2023 - 12:30 GMT

    Premier to Visit Key European Markets

    CANADA, May 18 - Premier Tim Houston will visit the United Kingdom, Denmark and France from May 20 - 28 to strengthen trade and investment partnerships and collaboration on healthcare innovation. The mission will highlight the Province’s healthcare …

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  • Published on May 11, 2023 - 19:20 GMT

    Province Invests in Training More Nurses

    CANADA, May 11 - Anyone interested in becoming a nurse in Nova Scotia will have more options as the Province is increasing the number of nursing seats across the province, with many opening this fall. Premier Tim Houston announced today, May 11, the …

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  • Published on May 1, 2023 - 19:26 GMT

    Atlantic Physician Registry Launches

    CANADA, May 1 - The Atlantic Physician Registry launched today, May 1, in the four Atlantic provinces. Physicians licensed in any of the four provinces can opt in to the registry and practise in another Atlantic province. A full news release from the …

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  • Published on April 21, 2023 - 01:32 GMT

    Seeking Solutions for Clean Electricity

    CANADA, April 20 - Experts in the energy sector will help chart Nova Scotia’s course for renewable electricity and reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The Clean Electricity Solutions Task Force will explore ways to modernize Nova Scotia’s …

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  • Published on April 14, 2023 - 20:44 GMT

    Nova Scotia Remembers April 18-19, 2020

    CANADA, April 14 - Nova Scotians are asked to pause for a moment of silence at noon on Tuesday, April 18, and Wednesday, April 19, to remember those lost, honour the survivors and reflect on what happened in the province three years ago. “Three years later …

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