Derek Mombourquette

• Province issues request for proposal for design of new Eastern Shore school

  A new school on the Eastern Shore that's slated to replace both Gaetz Brook Junior High and Eastern Shore District High School.

  Canada

  Jun 25, 2021
  
• Every elementary school in Nova Scotia will get a new outdoor learning space by end of year

  Outdoor learning spaces will be constructed at elementary schools in the province by the end of 2021, thanks to a joint fund from the federal and provincial governments.

  Education

  Apr 13, 2021
  
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• Nova Scotia says new francophone school coming to Halifax peninsula

  The pre-primary to Grade 8 school will be located on the corner of Oxford Street and Bayers Road in Halifax, at the site of the former RCMP headquarters. 

  Canada

  Apr 9, 2021
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• Nova Scotia government backtracking on site of new Eastern Shore school

  The province notes that details will only be announced after March Break, "out of respect for the school community." 

  Education

  Mar 18, 2021
• Groundhog Day in Nova Scotia goes virtual as a result of COVID-19

  Nova Scotia's own Shubenacadie Sam is the first groundhog to make a prediction in North America, about an hour before other groundhogs in Eastern Canada and the United States. 

  Politics

  Jan 12, 2021
• Atlantic provinces ask federal government to delay implementation of clean fuel standard

  The Clean Fuel Standard is one of the single biggest emissions-cutting schemes in Canada's plan to fight climate change. The Atlantic provinces are asking it to be delayed.

  Environment

  Dec 17, 2020
• N.S. cabinet shuffle names new ministers to forestry, health, heritage and advanced education

  The shuffle comes after the province's labour, health and lands and forestry ministers resigned to take part in Nova Scotia's Liberal Leadership race. 

  Politics

  Oct 13, 2020
• Nova Scotia selects company to remove Cape Sharp turbine, fill empty berth

  Large scale commercial efforts have so far failed to harness the power of the Bay of Fundy. BigMoon Canada is hoping to buck that trend.

  Tech

  Sep 2, 2020
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• Nova Scotia can’t order electric utility to lower power rates, minister says

  "The conversations are ongoing with Nova Scotia Power."

  Politics

  May 14, 2020
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• Nova Scotia mines minister says safety a priority after rockfall at Donkin Mine

  Derek Mombourquette says the Labour Department is following up with investigators on site to make sure the coal mine is in compliance with regulations.

  Canada

  Feb 6, 2020