N.S. launches new mine permitting portal
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is making it easier to do business in the mining sector with the launch of NovaMINE, a new online permitting portal. NovaMINE is an interactive, one-stop portal…
Woods restrictions lifted in remaining N.S. counties, except Annapolis County
HALIFAX: Restrictions on travel and activities in the woods are lifted in all remaining counties except Annapolis as of 4 p.m. September 18. The change applies to Cumberland, Hants, Lunenburg,…
Hot temps, dry conditions force N.S. to implement province-wide open fires ban
BEAVER BANK/EAST HANTS/FALL RIVER: The Minister responsible for Natural Resources said Wednesday that because of hot, dry conditions, there is a ban on open fires effective immediately across the entire…
Dollar Lake to get $1.6 million in upgrades
WYSE’S CORNER: Dollar Lake Provincial Park will be receiving almost $2 million in upgrades that will allow it to be more welcoming and a comfortable experience for visitors, the MLA…
Province turning to timber and wood products in construction, renovation of new buildings
ENFIELD: Wood products will be utilized more in the construction and renovation of new buildings such as schools and hospitals, the province announced in Enfield on Thursday. At Ledwidge Lumber…
Province sets wildfire fines at $25,000 permanently
NOVA SCOTIA: Residents across the province are being reminded to follow the daily burn restrictions during wildfire season or face a $25,000 fine. That amount was an interim penalty set…
Six more weeks of winter says Shubenacadie Sam to large crowd
SHUBENACADIE: A large crowd of approximately 150 people–the largest in recent years, officials said–came out to the Shubenacadie Provincial Wildlife Park on a bitterly cold early Sunday morning Feb. 2…
Legislation aimed at public safety, renewable energy advances N.S. opportunities: Rushton
HALIFAX: Amendments to several pieces of legislation introduced September 10, will advance Nova Scotia opportunities through public safety measures, promoting the renewable energy industry and strengthening regulations for important industries…
Funding available for community clean energy projects
From a release HALIFAX: Clean energy community projects focused on buildings, electricity and transportation can receive funding through the Low Carbon Communities program. “Nova Scotian communities have long been one…
Industries getting support from N.S. to move towards cleaner fuels
From a release HALIFAX: Industries, businesses and communities are starting to switch to low-carbon and renewable fuels with help from the new Clean Fuels Fund. “Moving to cleaner fuels is…