Nova Scotia
News releases from the Government of Nova Scotia, summarized in plain language.
A three-year agreement sets a framework to explore transmission planning and ways to connect Nova Scotia’s offshore wind energy with New England’s power grid.
HRM must update its planning rules by January and June 2027 to support new housing, mass timber buildings and better community connections.
Nine regional partners will help small and medium-sized businesses find programs, plan for growth and connect with expertise.
The public can attend an independent hearing on complaints about alleged discrimination at the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission.
Photos show Dr. Robert Strang receiving COVID-19 and flu vaccines at a public health mobile clinic on October 26.
First responders in the Eastern Health Zone can now access specialized training to help people facing mental health or substance use crises.
The funding will help the Nova Scotia Boatbuilders Association promote local companies at trade events and through industry communications.
The funding will help promote local boatbuilding and repair businesses and build capacity for small-vessel work, including defence contracts.
Police and other first responders in the eastern health zone will get specialized training and real-time health support for mental health and substance use crises.
Public feedback from meetings, emails and online submissions will help shape the province’s 2027–28 budget.
Nearly 3,000 people shared budget priorities; a report on their feedback is due later this fall.
From March 15 to October 15, fires burned 1,521 hectares—far less than in 2025.
Crews responded to 114 wildfires in 2026, while new aircraft and staff supported a faster response and helped protect communities.
More than 20,000 businesses have received help with government processes, while the province says it has improved over half of its permits.
Foster Family Appreciation Week runs October 18–24, highlighting caregivers and supports introduced since 2022.
A new audit examines how the Department of Public Works preserves and restores paved roads.
Two agreements with the province let the municipality move forward with a trail through the Polletts Cove-Aspy Fault Wilderness Area.
The incoming president will guide a college that trains students for careers and helps meet employers’ demand for skilled workers.
A four-day coastal hike with camping huts is planned from Red River to Meat Cove, with conservation built into the trail project.
Premier Tim Houston is meeting Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners on October 18 to discuss leads from a Canadian investment summit, including Nova Scotia energy projects.
The Yarmouth–Bar Harbor route will run from May to October 2027 while the Province and Bay Ferries explore a long-term plan.
The charges involve buying fish linked to illegal catches or unlicensed sellers; court pleas are scheduled for November 12.
The review committee’s recommendations are public, with identifying details removed to protect privacy.
The 2026 awards recognize private woodland owners who protect forest health, wildlife habitat and long-term sustainability.
The next Atlantic Fisheries Fund will support larger investments to help Nova Scotia seafood businesses diversify, improve productivity and reach more markets.