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Nova Scotia - Premier's Office Press Releases

358 Press Releases
  • 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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  • 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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