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Celebrating Our Unsung Heroes

- Jan 26, 2012

Nova Scotia's 28th annual African Heritage Month celebrated throughout the month of February will pay tribute to Unsung Heroes: Men who Make a Difference.

"In 2010 we celebrated our Leading Ladies, Lasting Legacies, and in 2012 we are following suit by recognizing men who have a positive impact on their neighbourhoods," said African Nova Scotian Affairs Minister Percy Paris at a recent proclamation ceremony.Read more

Nova Scotia's Workforce Strategy

- Dec 8, 2011

A provincial Workforce Strategy launched recently will help to address the economic challenges presented by a shrinking workforce and help Nova Scotians acquire the right skills for good jobs.

Premier Darrell Dexter unveiled Nova Scotia's Workforce Strategy, part of the jobsHere plan to grow the economy at Advanced Precision, an aerospace, defence and oceans technology manufacturing company in Dartmouth.Read more

Happy Holidays Boston!

Jeff - Dec 1, 2011

A Nova Scotia evergreen was the centrepiece of a televised event in Boston Dec. 1 as an annual tradition of giving between Nova Scotia and Boston celebrates 40 years.

Every year since 1971, Nova Scotia sends a Christmas tree to the people of Boston in recognition of the help provided following the Halifax Explosion on Dec. 6, 1917.

This year's tree is a 45-foot white spruce from Ken and Donna Spinney of Central Argyle, Yarmouth Co.Read more

O Boston Tree

- Nov 16, 2011

A 14-meter, 48-year-old white spruce from Central Argyle in Yarmouth County has been delivered to Boston. Donated by Ken and Donna Spinney, the tree is Nova Scotia's gift to Boston, continuing an annual tradition.

"The people of Boston reached out to us during a dark time in our province's history and this beautiful Nova Scotia Christmas tree expresses our deep thanks, once again, for neighbourly help that will never be forgotten," said Charlie Parker, Minister of Natural Resources. "I thank the Spinney family for generously providing this year's tree."Read more

Canada's Shipbuilder

- Oct 19, 2011

Nova Scotia has been selected to build Canada's next fleet of combat ships.

Irving Shipbuilding Inc. has been chosen to negotiate the right to build Canada's new combat vessel fleet, as part of the federal government's National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy. The decision was announced Oct. 19, in Ottawa.

"Congratulations to Irving Shipbuilding and all of its employees for proving that Nova Scotia is ready to build the best ships," said Premier Darrell Dexter. "This is a defining moment in Nova Scotia's history. The future starts here."Read more

Fall Colours

Jeff - Oct 5, 2011

Nine days, dozens of concerts, incredible talent and incredible scenery. That’s what awaits you at the 2011 Celtic Colours International Festival. Starting October 7th, 45 concerts will be staged in 33 different communities.

The annual event has been entertaining audiences from around the world for 15 years. To celebrate, select concerts will be going live online thanks to a new Atlantic Canadian company – Live-online.caRead more

Planning A Sustainable Future

Jeff - Aug 22, 2011

Nova Scotia's natural resources strategy will improve resource management and sustainable practices in the province, while creating good jobs.Read more

IncrEDIBLE Picnics!

- Aug 9, 2011

It's that time of year again! One of Nova Scotia’s annual local food celebrations kicked off August 7 in Harmony Park in Summerville, Hants shore with the first of 12 Incredible Picnics taking place across the province, organized by Select Nova Scotia.

Locally produced fruits, vegetables, meat, breads, dairy and drinks will be served by local chefs and food producers. These annual events engage and educate Nova Scotians on how they can support their local food producers. The full slate of picnics taking place this year are:Read more

Canadian Ships Start Here

Jeff - Jun 29, 2011

Nova Scotia is working with a number of partners to seize what could be the biggest opportunity for Nova Scotia since confederation.

In response to the National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy, Irving Shipbuilding Inc. is preparing a bid that could represent up to 30 billion dollars in military supply spending over 30 years.

Winning this bid would equate to hosting the Olympics each year for 30 years. It would be a win for Nova Scotia, and a win for Canada.Read more

Entrepreneurs: The New Rock Stars

- Jun 2, 2011

“Entrepreneurs are the new rock stars” said Mike Grandinetti, a serial entrepreneur, professor, mentor and a frequent visitor to Nova Scotia as he addressed the members of the high fliers program and their coaches.



“There is no more incredible group of people on the planet then
entrepreneurs. The energy and the sense of purpose is so so inspirational," said Mike and went on to 
to stress the importance of community and peer support.Read more

Ships Start Here

- May 30, 2011

Nova Scotia builds the best ships in the world, and the province is ready to build them for generations to come.

Alongside business, community, and government leaders, Premier Darrell Dexter recently announced the Ships Start Here partnership in support of Irving Shipbuilding's bid for the $30-billion National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy.Read more

Welcome Home to Nova Scotia

Jeff - May 2, 2011

Nova Scotia's new immigrations strategy will see the province fulfill it’s commitment to double the number of new immigrants arriving each year by 2020.

Welcome Home to Nova Scotia establishes a target of 7,200 new immigrants by 2020, or double what the province had previously aimed to achieve. The strategy, which will be supported by $790,000 in additional funding for immigration efforts, will also target a 70 per cent retention rate.Read more

New Capital for Clean Tech

- Apr 14, 2011

Companies developing and implementing clean technology in Nova Scotia will have greater access to capital through a $24-million provincial fund announced recently by Premier Darrell Dexter.Read more

Tech Support

Jeff - Mar 17, 2011

Early stage technology companies in Nova Scotia will now have greater access to scientific and technology expertise thanks to a new advisory council formed by Innovacorp.Read more

A Games to Remember

Jeff - Mar 9, 2011

February’s 2011 Halifax Canada Games saw the nation’s athletes competing for medals in their respective sports amidst near-perfect weather and a host-city obviously on-board for the excitement.

While Quebec walked away with the highest medal count (followed by Ontario and BC), there were winners from across the country and even one cinematic showing by a team of young female hockey players from the Yukon.Read more