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Latest News
- Provincial Parks Closed During Hurricane Teddy
- A number of provincial campgrounds, day-use parks and all provincial beaches along the South and Eastern shores will close at noon today, Sept. 22, due to severe weather conditions expected with Hurricane Teddy. Shubenacadie Wildlife Park will also close at 3 p.m. today. Closures may be extended to other parks if the storm track changes or if there is significant damage.
- 2020/09/22 -
10:25
(full text) - Les parcs provinciaux aident les résidents touchés par la pénurie d’eau
- Certains secteurs du sud-ouest de la Nouvelle-Écosse sont frappés par des conditions de sécheresse en raison de faibles précipitations cet été. C’est pourquoi les parcs provinciaux invitent les gens des collectivités touchées à utiliser leurs douches et leurs sources d’eau potable à compter d’aujourd’hui 31 août.
- 2020/08/31 -
14:31
(full text) - Provincial Parks Help Residents Affected by Water Shortage
- Parts of southwest Nova Scotia are experiencing drought conditions amid low rainfall this summer. That’s why provincial parks are welcoming people in the affected communities to use their showers and access drinking water starting today, Aug. 31.
- 2020/08/31 -
14:30
(full text) - Nova Scotia Leading Virtual Forestry Trade Missions
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Nova Scotia’s forestry sector is evolving, and the province is exploring best practices and new markets around the world.
- 2020/08/24 -
12:23
(full text) - Provincial Campgrounds Open to Atlantic Provinces, More Campsites
- Campers from all four Atlantic provinces can reserve and enjoy their spots at any of Nova Scotia’s 20 provincial campgrounds starting today, July 3.
- 2020/07/03 -
09:52
(full text) - La surveillance des plages débute le 1er juillet
- Les gens de la Nouvelle-Écosse pourront profiter de leurs plages préférées sous l'oeil vigilant de sauveteurs qualifiés à compter du mercredi 1er juillet.
- 2020/06/29 -
13:59
(full text) - Lifeguards Supervise Provincial Beaches Starting July 1
- Nova Scotians can enjoy their favourite beaches this summer under the watchful eyes of trained lifeguards starting Wednesday, July 1.
- 2020/06/29 -
13:55
(full text) - Shubenacadie Wildlife Park, Camping Season Opening in June With Safety Measures In Place
- The Shubenacadie Wildlife Park and Nova Scotia’s 20 provincial camping parks are set to reopen in June with new measures in place to ensure Nova Scotians can safely enjoy their visits.
- 2020/05/29 -
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