786 releases issued in the specified time period for Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
Assessments Show Western Region Real Estate on the Rise
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
January 13, 2003 1:32 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Assessments Show Western Region
Real Estate on the Rise
More than 537,000 assessment notices are in the mail today, Jan.
13, to Nova Scotia property owners. Total property assessments
for Nova Scotia are up from 2002 by 5.5 per cent for residential
properties and by two per cent for commercial properties, to a
total of $50.3 billion.
Southern Region Residential Assessment Roll Up By Less Than Four Per Cent
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
January 13, 2003 12:37 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Southern Region Residential
Assessment Roll Up By Less Than Four Per Cent
More than 537,000 assessment notices are in the mail today to
Nova Scotia property owners. Provincially, total property
assessments are up by 5.5 per cent for residential properties and
by two per cent for commercial properties, to a total of $50.3
billion.
Eastern Region Residential Assessments Up
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
January 13, 2003 12:29 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Eastern Region Residential
Assessments Up
More than 537,000 assessment notices are in the mail today, Jan.
13, to Nova Scotia property owners. Provincially, total property
assessments are up by 5.5 per cent for residential properties and
by two per cent for commercial properties, to a total of $50.3
billion.
Assessments Show HRM Real Estate Market Booming
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
January 13, 2003 12:24 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Assessments Show HRM Real
Estate Market Booming
More than 537,000 assessment notices are in the mail today, Jan.
13, to Nova Scotia property owners. Provincially, total property
assessments are up by 5.5 per cent for residential properties and
by two per cent for commercial properties, to a total of $50.3
billion.
A Drink Can Be Very Expensive
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
December 13, 2002 2:54 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--A Drink Can Be Very Expensive
'Tis the season to be merry, but celebrate responsibly.
Funding Partnership Supports New Facility for Northside
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
December 6, 2002 2:52 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Funding Partnership Supports
New Facility for Northside
The federal and Nova Scotia governments will help fund
construction of a new sports and recreation facility for the
Northside to serve North Sydney, Sydney Mines and surrounding
area.
New Fire Station for Little Brook
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
November 30, 2002 10:00 AM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--ADV--New Fire Station for
Little Brook
Construction will soon begin on a new $700,000 fire station for
Little Brook, Digby Co., thanks to a funding partnership through
the Canada-Nova Scotia Infrastructure Program.
Online Business Registry a Hit
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
November 20, 2002 2:30 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Online Business Registry a Hit
Businesses across the province are giving the online version of
the Nova Scotia Business Registry (NSBR) high praise as it marks
its first year of operation. More and more people are turning to
the online service when they need to renew a business permit or
licence or as they start a new business venture.
Annapolis Communities to Receive Infrastructure Funding
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
November 15, 2002 9:57 AM
SERVICE NOVA SCOTIA/MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Annapolis Communities to
Receive Infrastructure Funding
Five Annapolis communities will soon see improved municipal water
and sewer services because of $1,154,079 in projects funded
through the Canada-Nova Scotia Infrastructure Program.
Argyle Communities to Receive Infrastructure Funding
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
November 15, 2002 9:51 AM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Argyle Communities to Receive
Infrastructure Funding
A new construction and demolition debris disposal site will be
built in the Municipality of Argyle because of a $300,190 project
funded through the Canada-Nova Scotia Infrastructure Program.
Infrastructure Program to Bring Upgrades to Digby
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
November 15, 2002 9:46 AM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Infrastructure Program to Bring
Upgrades to Digby
Extensive upgrades to streets and water and sewer systems in the
Town of Digby will soon begin because of a $539,574 project
funded through the Canada-Nova Scotia Infrastructure Program.
Improved Drinking Water Supply for Dingwall
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
November 15, 2002 9:39 AM
SERVICE N.S/MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Improved Drinking Water Supply
for Dingwall
Residents of Dingwall, Victoria Co., can look forward to a
healthier water supply because of a $500,000 project funded
through the Canada-Nova Scotia Infrastructure Program.
Richmond Communities to Receive Infrastructure Funding
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
November 15, 2002 9:35 AM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Richmond Communities to Receive
Infrastructure Funding
The communities of Louisdale and Evanston will soon have better
water storage capabilities because of an $866,333 project funded
through the Canada-Nova Scotia Infrastructure Program.
Infrastructure Program Invests in Projects Worth $3.3 Million
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
November 15, 2002 9:15 AM
SERVICE NOVA SCOTIA/MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Infrastructure Program
Invests in Projects Worth $3.3 Million
Ten projects got the green light today, Nov. 15, in one of a
series of federal-provincial infrastructure funding
announcements.
New Community Centre for North Preston
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
November 13, 2002 3:53 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--New Community Centre for North
Preston
Residents of North Preston will soon have a new community centre
due to a $2,972,000 project funded through the Canada-Nova Scotia
Infrastructure Program.
New Licence Plate Will Honour Veterans
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
November 7, 2002 11:06 AM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--New Licence Plate Will Honour
Veterans
Veterans across the province will have their own licence plate
early next year.
Legislation to Require Vote on Town Status
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
November 5, 2002 2:32 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Legislation to Require Vote on
Town Status
Legislation introduced today, Nov. 5, will require a plebiscite
before new towns can be created in Nova Scotia. The legislation
also sets aside this summer's Utility and Review Board decision
on an application for town status for the Chester area until a
plebiscite is held there.
Province Contributing to Oxford Water Project
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
October 30, 2002 2:43 AM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Province Contributing to Oxford
Water Project
The Nova Scotia government is contributing up to $350,000 toward
the construction of a water storage tank for the town of Oxford.
Guysborough to Receive Municipal Innovation Award
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
October 25, 2002 11:47 AM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Guysborough to Receive
Municipal Innovation Award
For its creative solution to the long-standing Little Dover
wastewater disposal problem and its related health risks, the
Municipality of the District of Guysborough will receive the
first municipal government innovation award the province has ever
presented.
Improved Water and Wastewater Services Approved for Sherbrooke Residents
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
October 21, 2002 2:25 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Improved Water and Wastewater
Services Approved for Sherbrooke Residents
New water meters and utility upgrades for the Sherbrooke water
system got the green light today, Oct. 21, because of a $128,684
project funded through the Canada-Nova Scotia Infrastructure
Program.