A Huge Week for Green Energy!
It’s a huge week for clean energy in Nova Scotia!
We are investing to grow wind energy resources, clean battery storage, and green hydrogen production here in Nova Scotia.
Meghan’s Place
“A society grows great when people plant trees in whose shade they shall never sit.”
My friend and valued member of our community, Meghan Bragg, included this quote in the obituary she wrote just before she passed away at this time last year.
Unique Solutions to the Housing Crisis
The solutions to the housing crisis can be found right in our own backyard.
Great Time at Moser River Days!
Moser River Days gives the people of Moser River a chance to come together every Summer to celebrate their community.
Supporting the Fishery
We’re supporting the fishery to help create jobs at home.
The seafood sector is a major contributor to our economy in rural Nova Scotia, and we need to maintain the wharves that support the harvesters who sustain this sector of strategic importance to the Province.
A Great Visit to the YMCA!
Raising kids is expensive. That’s why the federal government created the Canada Child Benefit. Since 2016, it has helped lift over half a million children out of poverty.
Race on the River 2024!
Paddles Up!
The annual Race on the River is an important event that demonstrates the best of community giving and community spirit!
A Great Trip Down Memory Lane!
It was a fun trip down Memory Lane today!
Memory Lane Heritage Village is an award-winning living history village that is doing tremendous work in preparing for a sustainable future.
Big Changes Coming to the Stellarton Memorial Rink
Big news for Stellarton!
The Stellarton Memorial Rink has seen a lot of history over the years. It was built in 1947 to honour fallen war vets from the community. It hosted local hockey teams, boxing matches, homecoming dances, and community events.
Over the past few years, the rink has been shut down. But a dedicated group of volunteers have come together to breathe new life into the building, and to give back to their community.
Big Things Happening in River John
Community spirit is alive and well in River John!
We helped the community build new pickleball courts with a grant and now now efforts are underway to add outdoor washrooms, seating, and lighting.
Honouring the Legacy of the No. 2 Construction Battalion
Today we honoured the legacy of the No. 2 Construction Battalion, Canada’s first and only all-black battalion, whose initial home was in the Town of Pictou.
Members of the battalion fought not only for their country, but also for their right to enlist. They were told it was a white man’s war. Initially, they were rejected, not because they lacked the skills necessary to support the war effort, but because of the colour of their skin.
Great Time at the Pictou Lobster Carnival!
Excited to kick off the 90th annual Pictou Lobster Carnival!
The “Carny” is a great way to celebrate the fishery and to gather as a community.
New Centre for Innovation in Health!
Today we broke ground on the new Centre for Innovation in Health at StFX University!
The new facility will host the National Collaborating Centre for the Social Determinants of Health and include a new home for several departments at the university focused on health and well-being.
Antigonish is One Step Closer to Net-Zero!
Antigonish is one step closer to becoming Canada’s first net-zero community!
The federal government is investing to modernize the Town’s electricity grid through the Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program. It’s part of our government’s plan to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
Upgrades at Halifax Stanfield Airport!
This is good news for jobs in Nova Scotia!
Our investment to build a new International Connections Facility at the Halifax Stanfield airport will create hundreds of new construction jobs in Nova Scotia, and thousands after the work is complete.
Local Students Help Launch National School Food Program!
A few months ago, students from Northumberland Regional High School wrote letters to the Prime Minister asking him to create a National School Food program across the country.
Last week, he paid them a visit to announce the launch of the policy.
A Busy Year for the Pictou County Affordable and Sustainable Housing Society!
It’s been a busy year for the Pictou County Affordable and Sustainable Housing Society!
The Canadian Maritime Security Network Finds Home in Central Nova
Some more exciting news from StFX University!
StFX’s Brian Mulroney Institute of Government will be home to the new Canadian Maritime Security Network, led by Dr. Adam Lajeunesse.
The New Ronald MacDonald House
Investing in the places we love helps build stronger communities.
The new Ronald McDonald House in Halifax will support up to 1,200 families a year.
The Resilience of Portapique on Full Display
The resilience of the community of Portapique and its residents in the face of unimaginable tragedy is inspiring to us all.
It was an honour to attend the grand opening of the new Portapique Community Centre, and to connect with community members who made the effort to get this amazing project off the ground.