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Nova Scotia - Premier's Office Press Releases

360 Press Releases
  • 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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  • 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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