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Environmental Assessment Bulletin
January 17, 2025 The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, has announced the following relative to Environmental Assessment – Part 10 – of the Environmental Protection Act. UNDERTAKING RELEASED: Veterans Memorial Bridge Quarry (Reg. 2336) Proponent: Nunatsiavut Construction Inc. The project has been released from environmental assessment subject to conditions as outlined […]
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Update on avian influenza in wild birds
January 16, 2025 The Nunatsiavut Government is working with the provincial Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture and Environment and Climate Change Canada to monitor for presence of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in wild birds. Wild birds, especially waterfowl, are natural carriers of influenza viruses. They are not always affected by the disease, […]
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Emera Incorporated Announces Dividend Rates for Series F and Series G First Preferred Shares
January 16, 2025 HALIFAX, Nova Scotia– Emera Incorporated (“Emera” or the “Company”) (TSX: EMA) announced today the applicable dividend rates for its Cumulative Rate Reset First Preferred Shares, Series F (the “Series F Shares”) and Cumulative Floating Rate First Preferred Shares, Series G (the “Series G Shares”), in each case, payable if, as and when […]
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Search efforts exhausted in Nain for missing woman Elizabeth Jararuse
January 16, 2025 After 12 days of extensive searching, search efforts have been officially exhausted for 51-year-old Elizabeth Jararuse, who was last seen in Nain on December 30, 2024. On January 4, 2025, Nain RCMP received the missing person report and initiated an investigation. Search efforts for Jararuse were quickly arranged with the engagement of Nain Ground Search and Rescue, along with a number […]
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Discover the Indigenous Economic Progress Report Webinar Series
Join us for an insightful webinar series inspired by the National Indigenous Economic Development Board’s 2024 Indigenous Economic Progress Report (IEPR), co-hosted by Mary Beth Doucette, Purdy Crawford Chair in Aboriginal Business Studies at Cape Breton University and Dr. Deborah Saucier of Vancouver Island University. This webinar series brings together data, expert analysis, and diverse […]
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Government of Canada designates Nova Scotia’s Country Island, Isle Haute, and St. Paul Island as Canada’s newest National Wildlife Areas
From: Environment and Climate Change Canada January 15, 2025 Canada’s National Wildlife Areas play a vital role in conserving habitat that contributes to the health of migratory bird populations and the recovery of species at risk. That is why the Government of Canada continues to expand its network of protected areas in Nova Scotia and […]
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Westinghouse and NSMTC Sign MoU to Advance Deployment of Nuclear Technologies
January 14, 2025 Initial Focus of Agreement is Promoting the Use of the AP300™ Small Modular Reactor for both Grid-Tied and Dedicated Industrial Applications in New Brunswick Saint John, New Brunswick – Westinghouse Electric Company and the North Shore Mi’kmaq Tribal Council (NSMTC) today announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to promote […]
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Improving public transit in West Hants
From: Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada West Hants, Nova Scotia, January 15, 2025 — Additional public transit options will be available for West Hants residents following an investment of more than $410,000 from the federal and provincial governments through the Rural Transit Solutions Fund. Member of Parliament Kody Blois, Member of the Legislative Assembly Melissa […]
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Funding Awarded for 14 Community Violence Prevention Initiatives
January 15, 2025 The Honourable Pam Parsons, Minister Responsible for Women and Gender Equality, today announced $523,165 in funding for 14 projects through the Provincial Government’s new Community Violence Prevention Program. Funding for the program is made possible through a $13.6 million, four-year bilateral agreement with Women and Gender Equality Canada under the National Action […]
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Statement on Intimate Partner Violence
14 January 2025 Today, we met with a coalition of advocates from across Nova Scotia who are dedicated to addressing intimate partner violence and gender-based violence. We are grateful for the passion and focus these advocates bring to this critical issue. Their tireless work is instrumental in supporting those affected and driving meaningful change in […]
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