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Canada and Nova Scotia Announce Major Investment in Wildfire Equipment and Enhance Wildfire Resilience
From: Natural Resources Canada With wildfires increasing in frequency and severity across Canada — impacting our health, economies, communities and wildlife — the Governments of Canada and Nova Scotia are supporting Canadians and Nova Scotians whose lives and livelihoods are threatened by wildfires. Today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, with […]
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First Nations wildland firefighting crew deployed to Alberta
August 26, 2024 FREDERICTON — A team of 10 newly trained First Nations wildland firefighters has been deployed to Alberta to help with wildfire suppression efforts. “We are the first province in Atlantic Canada to assist in the deployment of an Indigenous firefighting crew. It is an important partnership that will increase firefighting capacity and […]
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Provincewide Tree Planting Starts in Neighbourhoods Affected by Wildfire
August 21, 2024 Some neighbourhoods in Upper Tantallon/Hammonds Plains are getting new trees planted to replace many that were burned in the May 2023 wildfire. “We’ve committed to planting 21 million trees in Nova Scotia as part of a national effort to support biodiversity, carbon capture and quality of life in our communities. This work […]
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Government of Canada and Province of Nova Scotia Unveil Collaboration Framework to Drive Economic Growth and Create Jobs
From: Natural Resources Canada July 30, 2024 The Government of Canada and the Province of Nova Scotia are working together to build a low-carbon economy that drives clean growth and creates good, sustainable jobs throughout the province and across the country. The Canada-Nova Scotia Regional Energy and Resource Table (NS Regional Table) is a key […]
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Government of Canada Expands Clean, Reliable and Affordable Electricity in Nova Scotia
From: Natural Resources Canada July 30, 2024 From our homes to our businesses to our workplaces, electricity powers our lives and our economy. Building a clean, reliable and affordable electricity grid is a crucial economic and environmental pursuit. The private sector is increasingly prioritizing access to clean electricity to stay competitive and seize new economic […]
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Government of Canada’s New Canada Green Buildings Strategy: A Plan to Help Canadians Save Money on Their Energy Bills
From: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada July 16, 2024 The Canada Green Buildings Strategy (CGBS) introduces the Government of Canada’s vision and next steps to improve energy efficiency in Canada’s homes and buildings, which will in turn cut energy bills for Canadians and support good jobs from coast to coast to coast. Today, the […]
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Province Advances Work on Offshore Wind Road Map
June 28, 2024 The Province has released the second module of the offshore wind road map, which lays out its plan to develop a robust supply chain for the emerging sector. “A strong, local supply chain and robust infrastructure are critical to the successful development of an offshore wind sector,” said Tory Rushton, Minister of […]
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Nova Scotia Delegation Supports Federal Offshore Wind Bill
13 June 2024 Nova Scotia sent a clear message to Ottawa today, June 13, that federal legislation must pass quickly to help establish the offshore wind industry. “Offshore wind and green hydrogen are game changers for our province, and there’s a lot of work to do to establish these industries,” said Tory Rushton, Minister of […]
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Public Advisory: Requests for Proposals Now Open for Timber Development
May 15, 2024 The Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture is calling for Requests for Proposal (RFPs) to pursue commercial timber development opportunities in Forest Management District (FMD) 8 located in the central region on the island and FMD 19 in Labrador. A map of all FMDs in the province can be viewed online here. […]
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Forestry Commission hosting public meetings regarding a new forest policy
April 22, 2024 Towards A New Forest Policy, a discussion paper by the Prince Edward Island Forestry Commission, outlines 13 key issues related to our forests and the forestry sector. These include the future legislative framework, government assistance to woodlot owners and the forest industry, the protection of forest ecosystems, and the need to develop […]
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