502 releases issued in the specified time period for Tourism, Culture and Heritage (To Jan. 7)
Lunenburg Marine Museum Society to Operate Bluenose II
Tourism, Culture and Heritage (To Jan. 7)
February 4, 2005 3:53 PM
TOURISM, CULTURE AND HERITAGE--Lunenburg Marine Museum Society to
Operate Bluenose II
The base of operations for the Bluenose II will remain in
Lunenburg thanks to an agreement-in-principle reached by the
province and the Lunenburg Marine Museum Society.
Lunenburg to Remain Home Port for Bluenose II
Tourism, Culture and Heritage (To Jan. 7)
January 31, 2005 4:01 PM
TOURISM, CULTURE AND HERITAGE--Lunenburg to Remain Home Port for
Bluenose II
Residents of Lunenburg can rest assured that Lunenburg will
remain the home port of Nova Scotia's sailing ambassador,
Bluenose II.
Gaelic Projects Receive Culture Funding
Tourism, Culture and Heritage (To Jan. 7)
January 27, 2005 11:12 AM
TOURISM, CULTURE AND HERITAGE--Gaelic Projects Receive Culture
Funding
From archival resources to children's camps and musical
presentations in community halls, the government of Nova Scotia
continues to invest in projects that celebrate cultural
diversity.
2005 Doers' and Dreamers' Guide Now Available
Tourism, Culture and Heritage (To Jan. 7)
January 26, 2005 9:22 AM
TOURISM, CULTURE AND HERITAGE--2005 Doers' and Dreamers' Guide
Now Available
Hot off the presses, Nova Scotia's 2005 Doers' and Dreamers'
Guide is making its way to the mailboxes of vacation enthusiasts
around the world.
Enhancing Experiences for Visitors to Nova Scotia
Tourism, Culture and Heritage (To Jan. 7)
January 11, 2005 10:27 AM
TOURISM, CULTURE AND HERITAGE--Enhancing Experiences for Visitors
to Nova Scotia
From hiking the trails in Inverness to watching historical
characters perform in Yarmouth, many new experiences await
visitors to Nova Scotia in 2005.
Nova Scotia Musicians Shine for Tsunami Relief
Tourism, Culture and Heritage (To Jan. 7)
January 9, 2005 10:10 AM
TOURISM, CULTURE AND HERITAGE--Nova Scotia Musicians Shine for Tsunami Relief
One stage isn't big enough for Nova Scotia musicians willing to
donate their talent and time for tsunami relief efforts. For the
next week or so, volunteers will be busy at benefit shows being
held in communities throughout the province.
Recruiting for Visitor Information Centres
Tourism, Culture and Heritage (To Jan. 7)
January 6, 2005 2:07 PM
TOURISM, CULTURE AND HERITAGE--Recruiting for Visitor Information
Centres
Nova Scotia's Department of Tourism, Culture and Heritage is now
recruiting for seasonal jobs at visitor information centres
throughout the province.
Creating New Opportunities for the Culture Industry
Tourism, Culture and Heritage (To Jan. 7)
December 21, 2004 11:04 AM
TOURISM, CULTURE AND HERITAGE--Creating New Opportunities for the
Culture Industry
Cultural organizations across Nova Scotia are getting some help
from the province to promote their activities, open new markets
and increase sales.
National Artist Program for 2005 Canada Games
Tourism, Culture and Heritage (To Jan. 7)
December 15, 2004 9:04 AM
TOURISM, CULTURE AND HERITAGE--National Artist Program for 2005
Canada Games
Four young Nova Scotians will take part in a national artist
residency program during the 2005 Canada Games in Regina in
August.
Centre for Art Tapes Awarded $10,000 Art Prize
Tourism, Culture and Heritage (To Jan. 7)
December 10, 2004 10:30 AM
TOURISM, CULTURE AND HERITAGE--Centre for Art Tapes Awarded
$10,000 Art Prize
The Centre for Art Tapes is this year's winner of the $10,000
Aliant New Media Prize. The prize was awarded today, Dec. 10, at
the digital animation department of the Nova Scotia Community
College, Truro campus.
Multi-million Dollar Investment for Tourism
Tourism, Culture and Heritage (To Jan. 7)
December 6, 2004 12:55 PM
TOURISM, CULTURE AND HERITAGE--Multi-million Dollar Investment
for Tourism
Nova Scotia's tourism industry has been given a multi-million
dollar boost for marketing, product development and assisting
regional tourism initiatives.
Nova Scotia Thanks Boston At Annual Tree Lighting
Tourism, Culture and Heritage (To Jan. 7)
December 2, 2004 2:04 PM
TOURISM, CULTURE AND HERITAGE--Nova Scotia Thanks Boston At
Annual Tree Lighting
The international and American spotlight on Halifax this week
will help to promote tourism in Nova Scotia said Rodney
MacDonald, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Heritage.
Culture Funding for Port Hawksbury Civic Centre
Tourism, Culture and Heritage (To Jan. 7)
November 25, 2004 3:00 PM
TOURISM, CULTURE AND HERITAGE--Culture Funding for Port Hawksbury
Civic Centre
The new Port Hawksbury Civic Centre is getting a $13,000 boost as
it opens its doors this weekend.
Community Museums Encourage Economic Development
Tourism, Culture and Heritage (To Jan. 7)
November 23, 2004 11:55 AM
TOURISM, CULTURE AND HERITAGE--Community Museums Encourage
Economic Development
It's well known that there is strength in numbers. That's why
museums and heritage groups across the province are collaborating
on projects designed to encourage community economic development.
Building Stronger Cultural Communities
Tourism, Culture and Heritage (To Jan. 7)
November 12, 2004 10:45 AM
TOURISM, CULTURE AND HERITAGE--Building Stronger Cultural
Communities
The funding process for cultural organizations looking for
operational support just got easier. The Department of Tourism,
Culture and Heritage announced today, Nov. 12, the new Operating
Assistance to Cultural Organizations program.
Quality Service Encourages Visitors to Return
Tourism, Culture and Heritage (To Jan. 7)
October 27, 2004 1:38 PM
TOURISM, CULTURE AND HERITAGE--Quality Service Encourages
Visitors to Return
Friendly and knowledgeable service providers give Nova Scotia's
tourism industry an important edge: when visitors have positive
encounters with hotel workers and tour guides, they are more
likely to tell their friends and to visit again. That's one of
the reasons the province is investing $85,000 this year towards
human resource development in the tourism industry.
New Gaelic Activities Program
Tourism, Culture and Heritage (To Jan. 7)
October 12, 2004 3:00 PM
TOURISM, CULTURE AND HERITAGE--New Gaelic Activities Program
The government of Nova Scotia is doing its part to ensure the
language, music and culture enjoyed during the Celtic Colours
International Festival will be here for many years to come.
New Music Strategy Programs Now Available
Tourism, Culture and Heritage (To Jan. 7)
September 16, 2004 2:40 PM
TOURISM, CULTURE AND HERITAGE--New Music Strategy Programs Now
Available
Nova Scotia musicians can get some help breaking into the
industry and getting their music heard in Nova Scotia and beyond.
Parks Canada Strike Impacting Nova Scotia Tourism Industry
Tourism, Culture and Heritage (To Jan. 7)
August 27, 2004 12:25 PM
TOURISM, CULTURE AND HERITAGE--Parks Canada Strike Impacting Nova
Scotia Tourism Industry
Tourism, Culture and Heritage Minister Rodney MacDonald is
calling on the federal government to work with the union to
resolve the dispute between Parks Canada and its 4,800 employees.
New Tourism Projects Support Industry Growth
Tourism, Culture and Heritage (To Jan. 7)
August 17, 2004 11:38 AM
TOURISM, CULTURE AND HERITAGE--New Tourism Projects Support
Industry Growth
Hiking trails, heritage sites and tourist attractions throughout
Nova Scotia are being developed and enhanced thanks to funding
from the province. A total of $188,411 will support 15 projects
under the Tourism Development Investment Fund.