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Nova Scotia - Premier's Office Press Releases

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

    Statement on Wind West

    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 …

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  • Published on September 3, 2025 - 03:10 GMT

    Statement on Proposed Nova Scotia Power Rate Hike

    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 …

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  • Published on August 30, 2025 - 08:14 GMT

    Woods Restrictions Lifted in Some Counties, Remain in Others

    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 …

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  • Published on August 28, 2025 - 18:49 GMT

    Twenty Homes Lost in Long Lake Wildfires

    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 …

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  • Published on August 25, 2025 - 20:27 GMT

    Homes Damaged by Long Lake Wildfires

    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 …

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  • Published on August 22, 2025 - 23:12 GMT

    First Cohort Begins at Cape Breton Medical Campus

    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 …

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  • Published on August 8, 2025 - 19:53 GMT

    Premier Houston, Maritime Provinces Announce Enhancements to Regional Air Access

    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 …

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  • Published on August 6, 2025 - 13:20 GMT

    Travel, Activities in Woods Restricted to Prevent Wildfires

    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, …

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  • Published on August 1, 2025 - 19:26 GMT

    Emancipation Day 2025 Commemorated

    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 …

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  • Published on August 1, 2025 - 19:26 GMT

    Statement on U.S. Tariff Increase

    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 …

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  • Published on August 1, 2025 - 00:27 GMT

    Acadian Heritage Month Launch

    CANADA, July 31 - From left, Kyle MacQuarrie, MLA for Inverness; Sen. Allister Surette; Premier Tim Houston; Colton LeBlanc, Minister of Acadian Affairs and Francophonie; Jules Chiasson, Executive Director of the Fédération acadienne de la Nouvelle-Écosse; …

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  • Published on July 31, 2025 - 16:15 GMT

    Nova Scotia Celebrates Acadian Heritage Month

    CANADA, July 31 - Throughout August, Nova Scotia will honour more than four centuries of Acadian history, culture and tradition with the second annual Acadian Heritage Month. “The Acadian story is deeply woven into the fabric of Nova Scotia,” said Premier …

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  • Published on July 29, 2025 - 19:22 GMT

    Canada’s First Offshore Wind Energy Areas Designated

    CANADA, July 29 - Canada’s first four offshore wind energy areas have been designated on Nova Scotia’s offshore. The Province of Nova Scotia and the Government of Canada jointly designated the areas – French Bank, Middle Bank and Sable Island Bank off …

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  • Published on July 29, 2025 - 19:22 GMT

    Désignation des premières zones de production d’énergie éolienne en mer au Canada

    CANADA, July 29 - Les quatre premières zones de production d’énergie éolienne en mer du Canada ont été désignées au large de la Nouvelle-Écosse. Aujourd’hui, le 29 juillet, le gouvernement de la Nouvelle-Écosse et le gouvernement du Canada ont désigné …

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  • Published on July 16, 2025 - 22:58 GMT

    Affordable Housing Development in Yarmouth

    CANADA, July 16 - Department - Any - 2011 Canada Games Affaires municipales AÎNÉS ET SOINS DE LONGUE DURÉE Assemblée législative Bureau du Premier Ministre Comité de suivi des progrès Commission de délimitation des circonscriptions électorales Commission …

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  • Published on July 16, 2025 - 14:27 GMT

    More Affordable Housing for Yarmouth

    CANADA, July 16 - More than 50 people in Yarmouth will soon have a new place to call home. Premier Tim Houston was in the town today, July 16, to announce the Province’s investment in 24 housing units, a project of the Affordable Housing Association of …

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  • Published on July 11, 2025 - 17:30 GMT

    Statement on Threat of 35 Per Cent U.S. Tariffs

    CANADA, July 11 - NOTE: The following is a statement from Premier Tim Houston. Canadians are again attempting to wade through another round of U.S. threats, misinformation and foolish economics. We have been here before. In fact, the bullying behaviour has …

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  • Published on July 2, 2025 - 19:27 GMT

    Nova Scotia Earns Top Grade for Removing Barriers for Businesses

    CANADA, July 2 - Nova Scotia has earned the highest score from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), leading the other provinces and territories on removing internal trade barriers and mutually recognizing the goods, services and …

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  • Published on June 13, 2025 - 16:42 GMT

    Premier Returns to Boston to Promote Life Sciences Sector, Meet With Northeastern Governors

    CANADA, June 13 - Premier Tim Houston will be in Boston this weekend to attend the BIO Boston International Convention, the largest biotechnology conference in the world, and meet with northeastern U.S. governors to discuss shared priorities. At the …

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  • Published on June 9, 2025 - 19:41 GMT

    Premier’s Response to Prime Minister Carney’s Defence Announcement

    CANADA, June 9 - NOTE: The following is a statement from Premier Tim Houston. Our government welcomes Prime Minister Carney’s commitment to invest in Canada’s armed forces. This will better protect our country. Nova Scotia is ready to step up to help …

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