N.S. predicting $1.29B deficit in 2025-26 budget
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia released its second update on Budget 2025-26: Unlocking Our Potential on Dec. 18. The province is projecting a deficit of $1.29 billion before contingency, up $64.6 million…
N.S. reaches agreements to remove trade barriers in key sectors
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia has reached agreements with the federal government and other provinces and territories in three key areas that will strengthen the local economy and expand market access for…
Nova Scotians invited to share suggestions as budget engagement begins
HALIFAX: Nova Scotians are invited to share their suggestions on what should be in the 2026-27 budget – and what should not. “The next provincial budget will be about growing…
Amendments clarify Code of Conduct for elected officials
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is making changes to the code of conduct for elected officials to address feedback from municipalities about the complaints and investigation process. “We worked closely with our…
Legislation supports development, disaster relief, municipal modernization
HALIFAX: Legislation introduced September 25, provides new tools to support development, reduce taxes when natural disasters destroy homes and modernize municipal elections. “We work closely with our municipal partners to…
More Nova Scotia seniors getting provincial tax refunds
HALIFAX: The province has mailed about 19,000 tax refunds to low-income seniors through a program offered only in Nova Scotia. That is over 2,000 more seniors than last year. The…
N.S. supporting growing municipalities
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia continues to support growing municipalities through the Growth and Renewal for Infrastructure Development Program (GRID). Applications opened today, August 12. The program helps fund projects such as…
HRM’s regional plan rejected by province despite weeks of collaboration
HALIFAX: On Friday, Aug. 8, 2025, the Halifax Regional Municipality received a letter from the Province of Nova Scotia’s Minister of Municipal Affairs, John Lohr, in response to the municipality’s…
East Hants receives provincial funding for flood mitigation study at Barney’s Brook
ELMSDALE: The municipality of East Hants has received funding to proceed with a flood mitigation study. In an announcement on July 9, the province announced funding of 23 projects in…
N.S. shows support for municipalities’ growth
KINGS COUNTY: Nova Scotia is continuing to invest in municipal infrastructure projects through the Growth and Renewal for Infrastructure Development (GRID) Program. Thirty-five projects will receive nearly $26.8 million in…