Press Releases
October 21, 2024
People living around and downstream from Williams Lake in Halifax and their properties will be safer with the Province’s construction of a new dam.
July 31, 2024
The Government of Nova Scotia is taking action to improve cellular service, ensuring…
March 27, 2024
Generations of Nova Scotians will have better access to healthcare as the largest healthcare construction project in Nov
Scotia’s history gets underway.
March 5, 2024
Nova Scotians are one step closer to having better access to the healthcare they need with site preparation about to begin for the acute care tower at the QEII Health Sciences Centre’s Halifax Infirmary site.
October 26, 2023
The Province is taking action to make sure all Nova Scotians have access to cellular
service, no matter where they live or travel.
June 29, 2023
The Nova Scotia Internet Funding Trust will invest $10.6 million in the Municipality of Pictou County’s independent project to bring high-speed internet to more than 4,700 homes and businesses.
February 21, 2023
The Nova Scotia Internet Funding Trust will invest $10.6 million in the Municipality of Pictou County’s independent project to bring high-speed internet to more than 4,700 homes and businesses.
January 18, 2023
David Benoit will serve as the new President and Chief Executive Officer of Build Nova Scotia, one of two new Crown corporations established to drive economic growth across the province.
December 15, 2022
More beds, more operating rooms and two new and larger emergency departments are among the elements of More, Faster: The Action for Health Build, a comprehensive plan for improving healthcare services for Nova Scotians.
December 15, 2022
The government will soon begin looking for an operator for the historic Lunenburg Foundry to continue supporting the region's shipbuilding and maintenance industry - a key component of its thriving waterfront.
December 15, 2022
Today, December 1, the Province launched two new organizations that modernize the government's approach to economic development and improve accountability to Nova Scotians.
August 17, 2022
In 2022, Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse achieved a Gold rating through the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification™ (RHFAC) program.
August 12, 2022
The recently announced Satellite Internet Service Rebate program is expanding to help more Nova Scotians get access to internet services faster.
July 26, 2022
Two Crown corporations are being created to oversee strategic infrastructure, support businesses from start-up to commercialization and drive the province's economic growth.
April 21, 2022
High-Speed Internet for More Nova Scotians…
January 27, 2022
Pictou Waterfront Draft Plan Roll Out and Community Engagement…
January 25, 2022
New Affordable Housing Opportunity in Downtown Dartmouth…
November 26, 2021
Opening Celebration of New Queen’s Marque Public Space…
June 21, 2021
Inverness Growth Management Strategy Entering Next Phase of Project…
June 19, 2021
Province Invests in Revitalizing Sydney’s Downtown Core …
January 15, 2021
Accessible Viewing Deck coming to Peggy's Cove
December 14, 2020
Marine Infrastructure Investments in Nova Scotia…
December 7, 2020
Evergreen Festival offers a safe way to celebrate the season…
November 25, 2020
Evergreen Festival makes safe switch to online-only…
November 23, 2020
Access to High-Speed Internet for More Nova Scotians—scope expansion projects announced…
November 18, 2020
Gift from the Sobey Family Announced as Gallery Selects Design Team…
November 6, 2020
First-ever Evergreen Festival safely celebrates the season…
September 1, 2020
Access to High-Speed Internet for More Nova Scotians…
August 6, 2020
Georges Island National Historic Site in Halifax Partially Opened…
February 7, 2020
First Round of Internet for Nova Scotia Initiative Projects Announced…
January 16, 2020
Province Launches Design Competition for New Art Gallery…
December 18, 2019
Province Sells Digby Pines Golf Resort and Spa…
August 9, 2019
Halifax to benefit from safe access to Georges Island…
April 18, 2019
$1.5 Million Investment in Lunenburg's Iconic Working Waterfront
February 12, 2019
Visitor Experience Strategy Coming for Halifax Harbour Islands
June 6, 2018
Official Launch of COVE Celebrated by Ocean Technology Innovators
May 15, 2018
Record Year for Canada as Nine Marinas and 27 Beaches Awarded Prestigious Blue Flag
March 28, 2018
Planning Begins to Explore New Cultural Hub on the Halifax Waterfront
January 24, 2018
Investment for Historic Site on the Lunenburg Waterfront
December 12, 2017
RDV 0017 Tall Ships Regatta Delivers Strong Economic Impact Results
December 12, 2017
Online RDV 2017 Tall Ships Regatta Economic Impact Report
October 31, 2017
Centre for Ocean Ventures and Entrepreneurship (COVE) Launches Commercial Space for Ocean Technology Innovators
July 28, 2017
Waterfront Development - Rendez-Vous 2017 Tall Ships Regatta Halifax Festival Launch
July 14, 2017
Free Programming Part of RDV2017 Tall Ships Regatta in Halifax
June 8, 2017
COMMUNITIES/CULTURE/HERITAGE - Rendez-Vous 2017 Tall Ships Regatta Program Tickets on Sale Friday
April 28, 2017
WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT - Seasonal Businesses Lined Up for the Halifax Waterfront
April 23, 2017
COMMUNITIES, CULTURE, HERITAGE - Ports to Showcase Local Music, Culture, Food during Rendez-Vous 2017 Tall Ships Regatta
April 12, 2017
COMMUNITIES, CULTURE AND HERITAGE - Music, Culture, Food to be Showcased During Rendez-Vous 2017 Tall Ships Regatta
April 4, 2017
TOURISM NOVA SCOTIA - Halifax Waterfront Visitor Information Partnering With Taste of Nova Scotia
January 18, 2017
Queen's Marque District Underway on the Halifax Waterfront
December 9, 2016
Seasonal Business Opportunities Available
August 12, 2016
New Request for Proposals Issued for Nova Scotia Signature Resorts
April 15, 2016
Waterfront Development Given Friends of McNabs Island Award
March 22, 2016
Swim Nova Scotia to Host Harbour Swim with Brigadoon Children's Camp Society
July 31, 2015
Local Food Trucks To Offer Brunch Eats Every Sunday at Bishop's Landing
July 15, 2015
Halifax Oyster Festival is a One-Day Oyster Event Happening Saturday, Oct 3
July 11, 2015
Cunard Kicks Off North American 175th Anniversary Celebrations in Halifax
July 7, 2015
Celebrate Friends of McNabs Island's 25th Anniversary with an Island Picnic - July 18
June 11, 2015
Cunard Celebrates 175th Anniversary with Commemorative Events in Ports of Halifax, Boston, and New York
May 20, 2015
Four More Canadian Beaches and Marinas Receive International Blue Flag Status
April 14, 2015
Stillwell to Launch Waterfront Beer Garden Dedicated to Nova Scotia Brews this Summer
March 25, 2015
Dartmouth Waterfront Property Creates Opportunity for Ocean Sectors
August 27, 2014
Waterfront Development Corporation and Film and Creative Industries Board Apppointments
August 26, 2014
Development Opportunity on Lunenburg's Working Waterfront
April 15, 2014
Public Invited to Share Ideas to Develop Bedford Waterfront
October 17, 2013
Public Invited to Share Ideas on Cunard Site Open Space
April 5, 2013
Local Food, Products, Experience on Halifax Waterfront
November 15, 2012
Halifax Waterfront Business Opportunities Available
July 19, 2012
Waterfront Development bullfrogpowers Tall Ships Nova Scotia Festival in Halifax
July 18, 2012
Halifax Waterfront Awarded International Blue Flag Designation
May 16, 2012
Public Invited to Dartmouth Cove Draft Comprehensive Plan Presentation
October 27, 2011
Waterfront Development Announces Return of Tall Ships Nova Scotia
September 30, 2011
La culture est à l’honneur lors de festivals de marque présentés en septembre sur le front de mer
September 1, 2011
Halifax Waterfront Now Canada's First Oceanic Blue Flag Candidate
June 28, 2011
International Beach Volleyball Tournament Bumps Up The Waterfront to Salter Block
April 15, 2011
HRM and Waterfront Development Corporation to Showcase Dartmouth Design Initiatives
April 7, 2011
WDCL Receives Inaugural Heart and Stroke Walkabout Walkability Award
March 11, 2011
Dockside Development on Bedford Waterfront
February 3, 2011
Halifax Waterfront - Pilot Recycling Program Results
January 12, 2011
Nathan Green Square Revitalization Project Set To Begin