Accessibility Plan 2026-2029

Working together to achieve an accessible Nova Scotia

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A Note on Language

Choosing whether to use identity-first language or person-first language is a personal choice. At Build Nova Scotia, we think everyone should be free to identify themselves however they feel appropriate. Build Nova Scotia will always ask people how they wish to be addressed.

In this document, we will use person-first language. Person-first language means we mention the person before their disability, for example, “person(s) with a disability “ or “Nova Scotians with disability.”

Build Nova Scotia respects and values everyone’s choices.

News

David Benoit Appointed New NSCC President

The Province has appointed David Benoit as the next President of Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC), following a national search led by the college’…

The Province has appointed David Benoit as the next President of Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC), following a national search led by the college’s board of governors. He currently serves as president and CEO of Build…

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QEII Halifax Infirmary Tower Project Reaches Milestone, Wins Collaboration Award

Construction of the new acute care tower at the QEII Halifax Infirmary has reached another milestone, with the Level 8 podium structure now in place.

Construction of the new acute care tower at the QEII Halifax Infirmary has reached another milestone, with the Level 8 podium structure now in place. The podium is the lower, wider portion of the building that forms the ba…

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Fibre Internet Reaches Big and Little Tancook Islands Via Undersea Cabling

Bell today announced the completion of a major broadband infrastructure project, delivered in collaboration with the Government of Nova Scotia, that w…

Bell today announced the completion of a major broadband infrastructure project, delivered in collaboration with the Government of Nova Scotia, that will bring high-speed fibre Internet access to approximately 184 homes an…

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Undersea Cabling Project to Bring Fibre Internet to Tancook Islands

More than 180 homes and businesses on Big and Little Tancook islands off the coast of Chester will soon get reliable, high-speed internet service. The…

More than 180 homes and businesses on Big and Little Tancook islands off the coast of Chester will soon get reliable, high-speed internet service. The Internet for Nova Scotia Initiative project involves laying nearly six…

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Evergreen Festival Market Vendor Opportunity

Apply to be a vendor at the 2026 Evergreen Festival vendor market!…

Apply to be a vendor at the 2026 Evergreen Festival vendor market!

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Business Development Opportunity: Zwicker & Co. Warehouse

Proposal Deadline: August 31, 2026 Build Nova Scotia is seeking potential partners to lease a portion of the Zwicker & Co. Warehouse on Lunenburg&…

Proposal Deadline: August 31, 2026 Build Nova Scotia is seeking potential partners to lease a portion of the Zwicker & Co. Warehouse on Lunenburg’s Working Waterfront. This Business Development Opportunity (BDO)…

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Canada Sail Grand Prix (SailGP) Returns to Halifax Harbour

Canada Sail Grand Prix (SailGP) Returns to Halifax Harbour on June 20 and 21, 2026! The international event will bring together 12 elite teams from ar…

Canada Sail Grand Prix (SailGP) Returns to Halifax Harbour on June 20 and 21, 2026! The international event will bring together 12 elite teams from around the world, including Canada’s Team NorthStar, to compete in high‑sp…

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Bedford Waterfront Floating Docks

The 2026 season will run from June until approximately November, weather dependent. Located at the end of Convoy Quay off Waterfront Drive, the approx…

The 2026 season will run from June until approximately November, weather dependent. Located at the end of Convoy Quay off Waterfront Drive, the approximate 100 feet of floating docks can accommodate vessels up to 60 feet,…

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New Business Development Opportunity – Small Marina Tour Operator

May 2026 — A new Business Development Opportunity is now open on the Halifax Waterfront. This opportunity is seeking qualified marine-based tour opera…

May 2026 — A new Business Development Opportunity is now open on the Halifax Waterfront. This opportunity is seeking qualified marine-based tour operators to deliver high-quality excursion experiences that showcase the uni…

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New Boat School Opens on Halifax Waterfront

NOTE: More photos of the new Boat School are available at: https://news.novascotia.ca/en/2026/05/21/launch-new-boat-school The new Boat School at the…

NOTE: More photos of the new Boat School are available at: https://news.novascotia.ca/en/2026/05/21/launch-new-boat-school The new Boat School at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic is creating more opportunities for young…

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