Develop Nova Scotia

• Halifax waterfront stairs to get safety signage after swim video goes viral

  One video posted to TikTok on Sunday showed two people standing knee-deep on the Halifax waterfront steps, right before hopping in for a swim in front of a small audience.

  Canada

  Jul 5, 2022
  
• Nova Scotia announces $3 million to revitalize downtown Sydney

  The revitalization project, which is also getting $3 million from the municipality, will feature a redesign and upgrade of Charlotte Street.

  Canada

  Jun 19, 2021
  
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• Mi’kmaq fear new Peggy’s Cove boardwalk could endanger sacred medicine

  A Mi'kmaw rights holder fears the boardwalk will be built on top of land where sweetgrass grows, saying it's one of the last accessible locations for Mi'kmaq to harvest the plant.

  Canada

  Jan 18, 2021
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• Nova Scotia, feds investing $3.1M for construction of viewing deck on Peggy’s Cove shore

  The new construction will help ensure a safe, accessible and engaging experience for visitors, business operators and residents.

  Canada

  Jan 15, 2021
• Nova Scotia investing $193M to expand internet access for homes and businesses

  'The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has reinforced the critical importance of access to reliable, high-speed internet for business, education and leisure.'

  Canada

  Nov 24, 2020
• Passenger ferry to Halifax’s Georges Island on deck for this summer

  The service would run between the Halifax waterfront and Georges Island between July 3 and Sept. 3., with the potential to service to be extended as late as Nov. 15.

  Apr 15, 2020
• Province seeking consulting services ahead of proposed changes to Peggy’s Cove

  A tender issued on Friday is looking for consulting services as the province seeks to revitalize the infrastructure at one of Nova Scotia's most iconic tourist attractions.

  Canada

  Nov 25, 2019
• Historic Georges Island receives funding to improve access, create tourism opportunities

  $3.67 million infrastructure announcement will open Georges Island to the public next summer

  Canada

  Aug 9, 2019
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• Halifax mayor calls federal budget a ‘positive’ one for municipalities

  The municipality will also be receiving money from the Green Municipal Fund, which helps communities invest more in green energy.

  Canada

  Mar 20, 2019
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• Develop Nova Scotia slammed for lack of transparency over waterfront beer gardens

  The organization was criticized for its decision to withhold most of the information about successful and unsuccessful bids placed in 2015 to create a waterfront beer garden.

  Politics

  Nov 18, 2018