Low-income seniors across Nova Scotia are receiving meaningful tax relief this week, as our PC government sends refunds to about 20,000 eligible residents through a program offered only in Nova Scotia. The average refund is $1,532, for a total of $30.6 million returned to seniors who need it most. At a time when affordability remains […]
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Medical students at the Cape Breton Medical Campus are beginning classes in the new medical sciences building today, August 24, marking another important milestone in our PC government’s work to train more doctors and improve access to healthcare in rural communities. The new medical sciences building is the cornerstone of the Cape Breton Medical Campus, […]
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Bus service in the Annapolis Valley is getting a boost with new support for Tidal Transit from our PC government. Tidal Transit, which serves Kings, Annapolis and Digby counties, is strengthening local transit service with new buses, electric vehicle chargers and upgrades to its maintenance facility. The support was announced in New Minas on August […]
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Construction is underway on new public housing on Old Beaver Bank Road in Lower Sackville, with roof components being craned into place this week to complete the assembly of 75 modular units. This project shows how modular construction can help deliver more public housing for Nova Scotians, faster. Eastcut began building the units at its […]
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Our PC government is delivering reliable internet to rural Nova Scotians. More than 180 homes and businesses on Big and Little Tancook islands off the coast of Chester will soon have access to reliable high-speed internet service through the Internet for Nova Scotia Initiative. This important project will connect both islands to the mainland by […]
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Lunenburg families are set to benefit from a major investment in child care, with about $4.5 million going to the Lunenburg Day Care Centre to support an expansion that will create 77 new child-care spaces. The expanded centre, located at 26 Lincoln St., is expected to open in July 2027 and will add 10 infant […]
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Our PC government is taking action to strengthen police services and improve public safety across Nova Scotia with a new RCMP billing model that delivers more support for communities across the province. With an additional $16 million from the Province in 2026-27 and $18 million annually after that, this investment will help make communities safer […]
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Our PC Government’s housing plan has taken another important step forward as 20 new townhouse units built for healthcare workers are now complete and fully occupied. Announced by Premier Tim Houston on July 28th, this project helps address one of the key challenges facing healthcare recruitment and retention in rural Nova Scotia: finding safe, accessible […]
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Nova Scotia continues to make steady progress connecting more people with primary care. The latest update to the Need a Family Practice Registry shows that, as of July 1, 2026, 58,473 Nova Scotians are waiting for a family doctor or nurse practitioner. That is a decrease of 2,106 people from June 1, when 60,579 people […]
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Nova Scotia is taking another major step toward becoming a global energy superpower. The Ocean Lake Wind Project in Guysborough County has officially received environmental assessment approval, clearing the way for what will become the largest wind energy project ever approved in Nova Scotia. With up to 158 turbines capable of generating approximately 1,264 megawatts […]
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Safe, affordable housing is on the way for families and seniors in Tusket, with design work now underway for up to 16 new public housing units in the Municipality of Argyle. The project will help provide secure housing for about 50 residents and is part of our Nova Scotia PC Government’s ongoing commitment to strengthening […]
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Our PC government is ready to respond this wildfire season with a new contract for four Air Tractor AT-802 fixed-wing water bombers and one Cessna Caravan Bird Dog co-ordination plane, strengthening Nova Scotia’s wildfire-fighting capacity and providing greater protection for communities as wildfire seasons become increasingly intense and unpredictable. These aircraft can drop water, foam […]
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Nova Scotia is back in the offshore oil and gas business. And this is not just talk. It is real investment in Nova Scotia’s offshore. Inceptio Oil and Gas, led by Nova Scotian James Edens, has stepped forward with bids on two parcels in the latest call for bids. They believe in Nova Scotia. And […]
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Nova Scotia’s dairy sector is getting a major boost with a significant expansion planned at Agropur’s Bedford facility, an investment that signals confidence in our province’s agricultural future and its skilled workforce. Our PC government has welcomed the co-operative’s decision, highlighting the benefits it will bring not only to dairy farmers across Nova Scotia, but […]
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A major step forward in Nova Scotia’s housing strategy is taking shape in Shannon Park, where 100 new public housing apartments will soon provide safe, affordable homes for more than 300 people. This development marks the first phase of a much larger vision announced last December by our PC government. Why Shannon Park? Originally, these […]
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Our PC Government continues to make steady progress connecting Nova Scotians with primary care. As of April 1, 2026, there are 61,947 Nova Scotians on the Need a Family Practice Registry, down from 63,221 on March 1, a decrease of 1,274 people in one month. This means more Nova Scotians are getting connected to the […]
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Our newly opened Antigonish Community Health Clinic is set to significantly enhance access to primary healthcare in the region, bringing together providers, services, and modern facilities under one roof. The clinic will accommodate more than 30 healthcare professionals and support more than 10,000 patients, marking a major step forward in strengthening healthcare delivery for Antigonish […]
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Atlantic Mining Nova Scotia has received industrial approval to process previously stockpiled ore at the Touquoy gold mine in Moose River, Halifax County—marking a significant step forward for the site’s transition. Roughly three million tonnes of gold-bearing ore have remained unprocessed since operations ceased in 2023. Under the approval granted on April 10, the company […]
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The Eigg Mountain wind energy project in Antigonish County has officially cleared a major milestone, receiving environmental assessment approval on April 9. The project will see the construction of 22 wind turbines, with work expected to begin later this year. During the build phase, the development is projected to create between 200 and 250 jobs, […]
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Nova Scotia’s minimum wage has increased to $16.75 per hour as of April 1, marking another step forward by our PC government in supporting workers and strengthening the province’s economy. This change is part of a continued, predictable approach to wage growth. A second increase will take effect on October 1, 2026, bringing the minimum […]
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