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New Program to Help Veterans Build Construction Careers

New Program to Help Veterans Build Construction Careers

Our PC government is helping Canadian Armed Forces veterans, reservists and their family members transition into rewarding careers in construction through a new initiative called Skills Bridge. Delivered by the non-profit organization Helmets to Hardhats and funded by the Province, Skills Bridge will support up to 100 participants over the next three years. The program […]

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More Affordable Housing Coming to Amherst

More Affordable Housing Coming to Amherst

People in Cumberland County will soon have more options for affordable housing, including a new path to affordable home ownership, with the development of The Groves at Hillsdale in Amherst. The modular home community will include 47 homes when complete. Twenty-eight homes will be available through a shared ownership model led by United Way Maritimes, […]

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Need a Family Practice Registry Continues to Decline

Need a Family Practice Registry Continues to Decline

Our PC government continues to make progress connecting Nova Scotians with primary care providers. As of January 1, 2026, there are 66,768 Nova Scotians on the Need a Family Practice Registry. This is a decrease from 68,490 reported on December 1. By the end of December, the registry declined by 1,722 people. This change reflects […]

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Nova Scotia Loyal: Buying Local Just Got Easier

Nova Scotia Loyal: Buying Local Just Got Easier

Nova Scotians will soon have a new way to save on fresh, locally grown food while supporting farmers across the province. Through a new pilot program from Nova Scotia Loyal, residents will be eligible for a 10 per cent discount on community supported agriculture (CSA) subscriptions, often called farm shares, when they buy directly from […]

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Modernizing Home Care Delivery

Modernizing Home Care Delivery

Our PC government is taking another step forward in strengthening home and community care with a new provincial technology platform designed to better connect the home care sector and support front-line staff—so Nova Scotians can receive quality care, faster. The new platform will link all publicly funded home care agencies with Nova Scotia Health’s Continuing […]

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Need a Family Practice Registry: End-of-Year Update

Need a Family Practice Registry: End-of-Year Update

Our PC government continues to make significant progress in connecting people to the primary care they need. As of December 1, 68,490 Nova Scotians are listed on the Need a Family Practice Registry—down from 69,420 on November 1. That means 930 people were removed from the registry in November alone. Over the course of 2025, […]

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Nova Scotia Universities Surpass Healthcare Enrolment Targets

Nova Scotia Universities Surpass Healthcare Enrolment Targets

Our PC government’s plan to grow the healthcare workforce is gaining momentum, with universities across the province surpassing their enrolment targets for healthcare programs this fall. Most institutions have exceeded the 97 per cent target laid out in their funding agreements with the Province—an important milestone in training more healthcare professionals at home. This year’s […]

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Four Sites Selected for Affordable Public Housing

Four Sites Selected for Affordable Public Housing

More Nova Scotians will soon have access to safe, affordable homes as our PC government continues accelerating its historic housing buildout. Sites in Middleton, Windsor, Shubenacadie, and Springhill have been selected for new public housing developments that will create up to 64 new homes — part of our government’s plan to build 515 new public […]

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PCs summon Nova Scotia Power to Legislature Committee

PCs summon Nova Scotia Power to Legislature Committee

HALIFAX, N.S. – PC MLAs have summoned Nova Scotia Power to appear before the Natural Resources and Economic Development Committee to answer for concerns of inaccurate billing and an overall loss in trust from the public. The committee meeting will take place on Tuesday, November 25th at 1:00 p.m. “Nova Scotia Power has failed to […]

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Agreements to Remove Trade Barriers in Key Sectors

Agreements to Remove Trade Barriers in Key Sectors

Nova Scotia is taking bold steps to unlock new economic opportunities, strengthen competitiveness, and expand market access for local businesses. This week, our PC government reached three significant agreements with the federal government and other provinces and territories—advancing efforts to break down long-standing internal trade barriers that have limited economic growth for decades. The agreements […]

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Upgrading Exit 3 on Highway 102

Upgrading Exit 3 on Highway 102

Our PC government is taking action to improve safety and reduce congestion at one of the busiest stretches of Highway 102. Work is beginning this week on upgrades to the southbound Exit 3 off-ramp in Bedford–a project that will make day-to-day travel easier and more predictable for thousands of Nova Scotians. Starting Thursday, November 13, […]

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Tidal Energy Projects Coming to Nova Scotia

Tidal Energy Projects Coming to Nova Scotia

Our PC government is proud to support innovation that’s unlocking Nova Scotia’s clean energy potential. Eauclaire Tidal Limited Partnership is expanding its presence at the Fundy Ocean Research Centre for Energy (FORCE), adding two new tidal projects that will bring more clean power, jobs, and investment to our province. “We want tidal energy to be […]

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More than 93.4% of Nova Scotians Now Have Access to Primary Care

More than 93.4% of Nova Scotians Now Have Access to Primary Care

Our PC government is focused on results, not rhetoric—and the latest update to Nova Scotia’s Need a Family Practice Registry shows real progress. As of November 1, there are 69,420 Nova Scotians on the registry, a drop of more than 8,000 since October. That means more families and individuals are now connected with a family […]

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Nova Scotia Signs MOU with Ontario to Explore Small Modular Reactor Technology

Nova Scotia Signs MOU with Ontario to Explore Small Modular Reactor Technology

Our PC government and the PC government of Ontario have signed a new memorandum of understanding to explore small modular reactor (SMR) technology as a potential clean energy source for the future. Premier Tim Houston, who also serves as Minister of Energy, signed the agreement today, October 23, alongside Ontario’s Minister of Energy and Mines, […]

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Upgrading Cape Breton Exhibition Grounds

Upgrading Cape Breton Exhibition Grounds

Our PC government is investing in upgrades to the Cape Breton Exhibition Grounds — a community hub that has showcased the region’s agricultural traditions for more than a century. “The Cape Breton Exhibition grounds have long been a gathering place for families, farmers and visitors from across the Island,” said Fred Tilley, Minister of Public […]

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Cutting Red Tape to Support Nova Scotia’s Skilled Trades

Cutting Red Tape to Support Nova Scotia’s Skilled Trades

Our PC government is making it easier and more affordable to work in the skilled trades by removing red tape and reducing costs for thousands of professionals throughout Nova Scotia. Effective immediately, journeypersons in most compulsory trades—such as plumbers, construction electricians, and boilermakers—no longer need to renew their certifications every five years. This change will […]

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Another Promise Kept: Minimum Wage Now Higher in Nova Scotia

Another Promise Kept: Minimum Wage Now Higher in Nova Scotia

Starting today, October 1, Nova Scotia’s minimum wage has increased to $16.50 per hour, up from $15.70. This is the second increase in 2025, bringing the total rise this year to $1.30. “Affordability continues to be a priority for our government,” said Nolan Young, Minister of Labour, Skills and Immigration. “Increasing the minimum wage twice […]

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BREAKING NEWS: Nova Scotia Housing Plan is Exceeding Targets

BREAKING NEWS: Nova Scotia Housing Plan is Exceeding Targets

Nova Scotia’s housing plan is getting homes built — and thousands of Nova Scotians are already seeing the benefits. Two years ago, our PC government launched Our Homes, Action for Housing to tackle the province’s housing challenges head-on. Today, that plan is exceeding expectations. ✅ 14,667 new housing units have already been created or are […]

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