Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Nova Scotia amends its Electricity Act
The Government of Nova Scotia is amending the Electricity Act to make it possible to add more clean, renewable energy to the province’s electricity system.…
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New clean energy consortium established in New Brunswick
A new consortium of partners has joined together to seize the opportunities and benefits of clean energy development in Atlantic Canada. Collectively the new Atlantic…
N.S. releases largest capital plan in provincial history
The Government of Nova Scotia’s 2020-21 Capital Plan invests the largest single-year capital funding in the province’s history. Finance and Treasury Board Minister Karen Casey…
Construction of dialysis unit at Halifax Infirmary moving forward
The Government of Nova Scotia has approved $5.98 million to add six more dialysis chairs at the Halifax Infirmary. As a result, 24 more patients…
Governments reach agreement on Muskrat Falls financing
Just a few days after the report on cost options for the Muskrat Falls Project was released, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has announced…
Report released on Muskrat Falls cost impacts
Newfoundland and Labrador Minister of Natural Resources Siobhan Coady has announced that that the Board of Commissioners of Public Utilities’ (PUB) final report on options…
Preferred proponent selected for Highway 104 twinning project
Dexter Nova Alliance, a consortium led by Bedford, N.S.-based Dexter Construction, has been selected as the preferred proponent to design, build, finance, operate, and maintain…
New large-scale project development service coming to N.B.
Premier Blaine Higgs has announced that his government will set up a new service that will help proponents navigate the regulatory and approval process for…
Tender issued for parkade replacement for Halifax Infirmary Expansion
Preparations for the expansion of the Halifax Infirmary site of the QEII Health Sciences Centre continue to move forward, with the release of a tender…
Hydro-Québec, NB Power announce new agreements
The CEOs of Hydro-Québec and NB Power, Éric Martel and Gaëtan Thomas, have announced the signing of three partnership and development agreements. Under these agreements,…
Services contract awarded for CBRM project
The Government of Nova Scotia is another step closer to construction of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital’s new emergency department, cancer centre and critical care…
Nova Scotia unveils its Five Year Highway Plan
Nova Scotia will invest at least $300 million to improve and upgrade roads, highways, and bridges across the province. The Five Year Highway Plan includes…
CIB supporting development of Pirate Harbour Wind Farm
The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB), Port Hawkesbury Paper, and IFE Project Management Canada (IFE) have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) formalizing…
Dartmouth General Hospital reaches project milestone
Dartmouth General Hospital is celebrating a major milestone with the opening of new operating rooms and clinical space as part of the QEII New Generation…
Three premiers join to pursue small modular nuclear technology
Three provincial premiers are committing to the development of small modular nuclear reactors are part of the solution to reduce emissions. Ontario Premier Doug Ford,…
Nova Scotia issues RFP for the CBRM Health Care Redevelopment Project
The Government of Nova Scotia has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for the CBRM Health Care Redevelopment Project that will result in improved health-care…
$29.5 million parking strategy approved for QEII New Generation project
The Government of Nova Scotia has announced another step in the QEll New Generation project to make way for new construction on the Halifax Infirmary…
N.B. investing in Port of Belledune infrastructure
The provincial government in New Brunswick is investing $7 million to increase capacity at the Port of Belledune. “Our investment will allow the port to…
New health care centre coming to Middleton
Construction has started on a new, larger health-care centre in Middleton, Nova Scotia that will better meet the needs of the area and the health-care…
Dialysis unit construction moving forward in Dartmouth
The Government of Nova Scotia is moving ahead with an expansion of the dialysis unit at Dartmouth General Hospital. Government has approved $7.46 million to…
N.S. seeks construction manager for Cape Breton Regional Hospital expansion
The Government of Nova Scotia is inviting bids from companies interested in managing the construction of a major expansion at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital.…
Nova Scotia furthers commitment to tidal energy
The Nova Scotia Government is making changes to the Marine Renewable-energy Act to ensure the province continues its progress in developing tidal technologies and greening…
Nova Scotia proposes changes to Expropriation Act
The Government of Nova Scotia has introduced legislation introduced that will provide clarity to the Expropriation Act and support continued infrastructure investments. Attorney General and…
Nova Scotia invests nearly $1M in water, wastewater, and flood infrastructure
Eight communities across Nova Scotia will receive more than $922,000 for water and wastewater projects through the Provincial Capital Assistance Program. “We heard from municipalities,…