Nova Scotia News
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Major seizure of elver at Toronto airport
On the evening of May 15, 2024, fishery officers from Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), as well as border services officers from the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), seized approximately 109 kilograms of unauthorized elvers at Toronto Pearson International Airport. The elvers were destined to be shipped overseas. -
Federal government, Nova Scotia and the West Hants Regional Municipality invest in community space
The Hants County Exhibition Arena is becoming more accessible after a combined investment of $1.1 million from the federal and provincial governments and the West Hants Regional Municipality. -
Accessibility Standards Canada and Nova Scotia’s Department of Justice connect to pave way toward a barrier-free Canada
Accessibility Standards Canada and Nova Scotia’s Department of Justice connect to pave way toward a barrier-free Canada. -
Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Windsor
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings–Hants; Melissa Sheehy-Richard, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Hants West; Paul Morton, Deputy Mayor of the West Hants Regional Municipality; and Joel Rafuse, president of the Windsor Agricultural Society. -
Infrastructure Announcement in Bridgewater
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Becky Druhan, Nova Scotia Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development and Member of the Legislative Assembly for Lunenburg West, and Jerome Tanner, president of the Lunenburg County Wheels board. -
Expansion of the box tree moth regulated area to include Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador
Stopping the spread of invasive species such as box tree moth is the most effective way to safeguard forests and native plants, as well as protect Canada's forestry and horticulture-related businesses. -
Federal government invests in active transportation infrastructure in Sydney
Sydney will get a new trail after an investment of $922,054 from the federal government. -
Government of Canada officially opens state-of-the-art ocean research facility; powered by green technology
The Government of Canada supports stronger and more collaborative federal science, to ensure scientists and researchers have access to the world-class facilities and tools they need to achieve scientific excellence and innovation. -
Infrastructure Announcement in Sydney
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Jaime Battiste, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Member of Parliament for Sydney–Victoria, Her Worship Amanda McDougall, Mayor of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality, and Stephanie Johnstone-Laurette, Chair of the Washbrook Greenway Coalition. -
Minister Anandasangaree in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, to highlight Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation investments in creating jobs all along the electric vehicle supply chain
The Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, will make an announcement and hold a media availability in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, to highlight the federal budget’s investments in creating good jobs all along the electric vehicle supply chain. -
Minister Anandasangaree at Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, to highlight Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation investments in advancing Indigenous reconciliation
The Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, will make an announcement and hold a media availability in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, to highlight the federal budget’s investments in advancing Indigenous reconciliation. -
Media Advisory: Youth Entrepreneurship Announcement in Bedford
Members of the media are invited to an announcement with the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities; Lena Metlege Diab, Member of Parliament for Halifax West; Andy Fillmore, Member of Parliament for Halifax; Darren Fisher, Member of Parliament for Dartmouth–Cole Harbour; and David Eisnor, Atlantic Team Lead, Futurpreneur. -
Fishery officers make 39 arrests and seizures at rivers for unauthorized elver fishing
Unauthorized fishing is a threat to the sustainability of fish stocks and undermines the livelihoods of law-abiding fish harvesters. The elver fishery is not open for 2024 in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, therefore any harvesting is unauthorized. Should anyone choose to fish for elver they will be subject to enforcement action as per the Fisheries Act and the Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations. -
Government of Canada successfully removes the tug Craig Trans from the Marine Environment
The Government of Canada is committed to addressing problem vessels that impact our marine environment and communities on our coasts. Earlier this month, the Canadian Coast Guard operation to remove and safely dismantle the tug Craig Trans near Marie Joseph, Nova Scotia was successfully completed. -
Federal government, Nova Scotia and municipal partners increase capacity to manage sewage in Colchester County
Two communities in Colchester County will see their capacity to manage sewage increase after a combined investment of $5,885,000 from the federal and provincial governments along with the Municipality of the County of Colchester and the Village of Bible Hill. -
Fishery officers make 26 arrests and seizures at rivers for unauthorized elver fishing
Unauthorized fishing is a threat to the sustainability of fish stocks and undermines the livelihoods of law-abiding fish harvesters. -
Inverness to get active transportation infrastructure
A network of new trails and reconstructed sidewalks will be established in Inverness after a combined investment of $14 million from the federal and provincial governments, and the Municipality of the County of Inverness. -
Fishery officers make arrests and seizures at rivers for unauthorized elver fishing
Unauthorized fishing is a threat to the sustainability of fish stocks and undermines the livelihoods of law-abiding fish harvesters. The elver fishery is not open for 2024 in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, therefore any harvesting is unauthorized. Should anyone choose to fish for elver they will be subject to enforcement action as per the Fisheries Act and the Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations. -
Federal government, Nova Scotia and the Municipality of Barrington invest in wastewater treatment infrastructure
Barrington will improve its wastewater treatment after a combined investment of more than $1.1 million from the federal and provincial governments, along with the Municipality of the District of Barrington. -
Wolfville Curling Club revitalization project gets federal support
The Wolfville Curling Club is becoming more energy efficient and accessible after a combined investment of $305,851 from the federal and provincial governments. -
Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Wolfville
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings–Hants, the Honourable John Lohr, Nova Scotia Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and Betty Mattson of the Wolfville Curling Club. -
Minister MacAulay to announce investments to support clean technology in the agricultural sector
The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, will be in Debert, Nova Scotia, to announce investments for projects across Canada aimed at the adoption of clean technologies in the agricultural secto -
Federal government, Nova Scotia and the Municipality of the County of Annapolis invest in new wastewater infrastructure
Bridgetown will increase its capacity to manage wastewater after a combined investment of $682,000 from the federal and provincial governments and the Municipality of the County of Annapolis. -
Backgrounder: Federal government, Nova Scotia and municipal partners invest in drinking water and wastewater infrastructure in Pictou County
The federal government is investing $7,811,806 through the Green Infrastructure and Rural and Northern Communities Infrastructure streams of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program to support five water infrastructure projects in Pictou County, NS. -
Federal government, Nova Scotia and municipal partners invest in drinking water and wastewater infrastructure in Pictou County
Three communities in Pictou County will have their capacity to manage wastewater improved and three communities will get improved drinking water after a combined investment of more than $17.7 million from the federal and provincial governments along with the Municipality of the County of Pictou and the towns of New Glasgow, Stellarton, and Trenton. -
Federal government invests in solar-powered sports facility in Cape Breton
Tomorrow’s Legends, a non-profit organization based in Sydney, will convert a former hockey arena to a solar-powered, multisport facility after an investment of over $2.1 million from the federal government. -
Funding charts the course for Phase 2 of Halifax Transit Mill Cove Ferry Service
The Halifax Transit Mill Cove Ferry Service project will enter its second phase, after a combined investment of nearly $260 million from the federal government, the government of Nova Scotia, and the Halifax Regional Municipality. -
Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Pictou County
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Sean Fraser, Premier Tim Houston and local representatives. -
Media Advisory: Mill Cove Ferry Service Infrastructure Announcement in Halifax
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement related to the Mill Cove Ferry Service with Andy Fillmore, Member of Parliament for Halifax and Lena Metlege Diab, Member of Parliament for Halifax West, on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities; Darren Fisher, Member of Parliament for Dartmouth-Cole Harbour, and Darrell Samson, Member of Parliament for Sackville—Preston—Chezzetcook; the Honourable Timothy Halman, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, on behalf of Public Works Minister Kim Masland; Tim Outhit, Councillor for HRM District 16 (Bedford - Wentworth), and Dave Reage, Executive Director of Halifax Transit. -
Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Sydney
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Jaime Battiste, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Member of Parliament for Sydney-Victoria, and Bill Kachafanas, Founder, Tomorrow’s Legends. -
MP Blois to announce investments supporting the grape and wine sector
Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings-Hants and Chair of the House of Commons Agriculture and Agri-Food Committee, will be in Wolfville, NS, to highlight federal investments and support to help the Canadian grape and wine industry. -
Federal government, Nova Scotia and the Municipality of Guysborough invest in wastewater infrastructure
Canso will see improvements to its wastewater management after a combined investment of more than $350,000 from the federal and provincial governments and the Municipality of the District of Guysborough. -
Statement regarding the status of the 2024 Elver fishery
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is committed to a sustainable, orderly, and safe elver fishery that respects harvesters and Indigenous rights holders. -
Federal government, Nova Scotia and the Village of Port Williams invest in improved drinking water and wastewater management
Port Williams will improve the quality of its drinking water and increase its capacity to manage wastewater after to a combined investment of over $1 million from the federal and provincial governments and the Village of Port Williams. -
Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Port Williams, NS
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings–Hants on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, and the Honourable John Lohr, Nova Scotia Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. -
Major case investigation in Nova Scotia halibut fishery leads to heavy fines and licence suspensions
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) manages Canada's fisheries and enforces the regulations related to the harvest, purchase, sale and possession of fish to provide for a safe, orderly, and sustainable fishery for all. -
Government of Canada announces assistance to Nova Scotia with recovery efforts following significant snow storm
Over the weekend, a significant winter storm hit Atlantic Canada, resulting in one of the heaviest snowfalls in Nova Scotia, particularly Cape Breton, in the past twenty years. -
Nova Scotia’s aerospace and defence companies reach new heights
Government of Canada funding helps Nova Scotia A&D companies expand, innovate and automate -
Backgrounder: Nova Scotia’s aerospace and defence companies reach new heights
Nova Scotia’s aerospace and defence community has become an important source of economic growth and opportunity for the province. The Government of Canada is investing through ACOA’s Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) program to help five Nova Scotia companies scale up, automate and attract new customers. -
Federal government partners with FCM to strengthen asset management in Nova Scotia
Today, Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities and Scott Pearce, President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), announced a federal investment of more than $180,000 to help 4 communities in Nova Scotia implement innovative strategies to manage their municipal infrastructure. -
The governments of Canada and Nova Scotia invest in disaster mitigation infrastructure in Lawrencetown, Halifax Regional Municipality
A section of Route 207 along Lawrencetown Beach will be rebuilt to protect it from the impacts of storm surge and sea level rise after a combined investment of over $2 million from the governments of Canada and Nova Scotia. -
CBSA officers intercept cannabis being exported to the Caribbean
CBSA officers intercept cannabis being exported to the Caribbean -
The governments of Canada and Nova Scotia invest in a new roundabout in Truro
There will be a new roundabout at the intersection of McClures Mills Road and Willow Street in Truro thanks to the combined investment of $2.8 million from the Government of Canada, the Government of Nova Scotia, and the Town of Truro. Announced by David Ritcey, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Truro-Bible Hill-Millbrook-Salmon River, and Bill Mills, Mayor of the Town of Truro, this project will ensure a safer and quicker commute for residents of Truro. -
Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in the Town of Truro
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with David Ritcey, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Truro-Bible Hill-Millbrook-Salmon River, and His Worship, Bill Mills, Mayor of the Town of Truro. -
Canada supports moderate livelihood lobster fishing for members of the Wasoqopa'q (Acadia), Annapolis Valley, Bear River and Glooscap First Nations with renewal of interim authorization
Fishing has long been an important source of food and economic opportunity for First Nations, and the Government of Canada continues to work in collaboration with communities to implement the Treaty right to fish in pursuit of a moderate livelihood. The negotiation of interim authorizations that allow community members to harvest fish for sale during the commercial fishing seasons helps create jobs and economic growth in First Nations communities. -
The Governments of Canada and Nova Scotia invest in Graves Island Provincial Park Causeway
The Graves Island Provincial Park causeway will be widened and raised thanks to a combined investment of $2 million from the governments of Canada and Nova Scotia. Announced by Minister Sean Fraser and Minister Tory Rushton, this project will significantly reduce economic losses and maintain access to the island via the causeway. -
Louisbourg Lighthouse undergoing historic refurbishment in time for 100th anniversary
The first lighthouse in Canada was built in Louisbourg, Cape Breton, in 1734. Over the years, the structure was damaged in battle, destroyed by fire and rebuilt several times. -
The governments of Canada, Nova Scotia and Cape Breton Regional Municipality invest in a greener transit facility and new electric buses
Transit Cape Breton will have new electric buses and an upgraded bus maintenance facility thanks to the combined investment of $54 million from the Governments of Canada, Nova Scotia and Cape Breton Regional Municipality. -
Eskasoni First Nation and Canada announce new Addition to Reserve
Today, Eskasoni First Nation and the Government of Canada announced the signing of a conditional ministerial order for an Addition to Reserve to the First Nations community. Once the land transfer is completed, 85.5 hectares will be added to the community’s land base. Parliamentary Secretary Jaime Battiste, on behalf of the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, joined Chief Leroy Denny for the announcement. -
Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Sydney
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard and Member of Parliament for Cape Breton—Canso, Jaime Battiste, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Member of Parliament for Sydney-Victoria, John White, MLA for Glace Bay-Dominion, and Amanda McDougall-Merrill, Mayor of Cape Breton Regional Municipality.