News releases from Develop Nova Scotia (Dec. 2018 - Nov. 2022)
High-Speed Internet for More Nova Scotians
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Develop Nova Scotia (Dec. 2018 - Nov. 2022)
High-speed internet will reach another 400 Nova Scotia homes and businesses under new contracts with Eastlink and Bell signed by Develop Nova Scotia.
New Affordable Housing Opportunity in Downtown Dartmouth
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Municipal Affairs and Housing / Develop Nova Scotia (Dec. 2018 - Nov. 2022)
The Province is making a prime piece of land in downtown Dartmouth available for a mixed-use project that includes affordable housing.
Opening Celebration of New Queen’s Marque Public Space
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Develop Nova Scotia (Dec. 2018 - Nov. 2022)
Almost 9,300 square metres (100,000 sq. ft.) of accessible and engaging public space is now open as part of the Queen’s Marque district on the Halifax waterfront.
Peggy’s Cove Viewing Deck Opens
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Develop Nova Scotia (Dec. 2018 - Nov. 2022)
A new viewing deck along the Peggy’s Cove coastline opened today, October 18, with community members, guests and project partners on hand to celebrate.
Access to High-Speed Internet for More Nova Scotians
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Develop Nova Scotia (Dec. 2018 - Nov. 2022)
Access to reliable, high-speed internet across the province gives Nova Scotians options in choosing where to live and work and helps attract those who can work remotely to our province.
Accessible Viewing Deck Coming to Peggy’s Cove
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Develop Nova Scotia (Dec. 2018 - Nov. 2022)
Peggy’s Cove is a beloved, iconic part of Nova Scotia and one of the province’s most popular tourist areas. To help ensure a safe, accessible and engaging experience for visitors, business operators and residents, the Province of Nova Scotia and the Government of Canada are investing $3.1 million to support the construction of an accessible viewing deck on the rugged shore.
Marine Infrastructure Investments in Nova Scotia
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Develop Nova Scotia (Dec. 2018 - Nov. 2022)
Working waterfronts are important social and economic infrastructure across the province. They add value to local economies and communities and attract boaters and visitors by sea.
Access to High-Speed Internet for More Nova Scotians
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Develop Nova Scotia (Dec. 2018 - Nov. 2022)
Providing high-speed internet service to communities across the province has been the priority of the Internet for Nova Scotia Initiative from the beginning.
Gift from the Sobey Family Announced as Gallery Selects Design Team
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Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal (Oct. 2007 - Feb. 2021) / Communities, Culture and Heritage (Jan. 2011 - Aug. 2021) / Art Gallery of Nova Scotia / Develop Nova Scotia (Dec. 2018 - Nov. 2022)
Today, Nov. 18, the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia (AGNS) announced the team of KPMB Architects with Omar Gandhi Architect, Jordan Bennett Studio, Elder Lorraine Whitman, Public Work and Transsolar as winners of the international design competition for the new Art Gallery of Nova Scotia and Waterfront Arts District.
Conceptual Designs for New Art Gallery and Waterfront Arts District Unveiled
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Communities, Culture and Heritage (Jan. 2011 - Aug. 2021) / Art Gallery of Nova Scotia / Develop Nova Scotia (Dec. 2018 - Nov. 2022) / Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal (Oct. 2007 - Feb. 2021)
Nova Scotians can now see and provide feedback on the three final conceptual designs for the planned new art gallery and waterfront arts district in Halifax.
Province Selects Jury for Art Gallery Design Competition
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Communities, Culture and Heritage (Jan. 2011 - Aug. 2021) / Art Gallery of Nova Scotia / Develop Nova Scotia (Dec. 2018 - Nov. 2022) / Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal (Oct. 2007 - Feb. 2021)
Planning for the new Art Gallery of Nova Scotia has reached another milestone. The province has named seven qualified professionals to adjudicate the design competition for the gallery, which will anchor a new Arts District on the Halifax Waterfront.
Access to High-Speed Internet for More Nova Scotians
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Develop Nova Scotia (Dec. 2018 - Nov. 2022)
Access to reliable, high-speed internet service across the province gives Nova Scotians more options in choosing where to live and work.
Accelerated Internet Projects Update
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COVID - 19 / Develop Nova Scotia (Dec. 2018 - Nov. 2022)
High-speed internet is now available in Shelburne County and areas surrounding Canning in Kings County. Other accelerated projects are underway to connect more homes and businesses across the province.
First Round of Internet for Nova Scotia Initiative Projects Announced
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Develop Nova Scotia (Dec. 2018 - Nov. 2022)
Nova Scotians deserve access to reliable, high-speed internet service, so they can live where they choose while staying connected and helping to grow our economy.
Province Launches Design Competition for New Art Gallery
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Communities, Culture and Heritage (Jan. 2011 - Aug. 2021) / Art Gallery of Nova Scotia / Develop Nova Scotia (Dec. 2018 - Nov. 2022) / Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal (Oct. 2007 - Feb. 2021)
Architectural teams from around the globe are invited to participate in a design competition for a new provincial art gallery.
$1.5 Million Investment in Lunenburg’s Iconic Working Waterfront
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Develop Nova Scotia (Dec. 2018 - Nov. 2022) / Tourism Nova Scotia (Oct. 2015 - Dec. 2021)
The province and the Government of Canada are investing $1.5 million to revitalize and enhance the Big Boat Shed on Nova Scotia’s iconic Lunenburg waterfront to ensure it continues to be a place where Nova Scotians and visitors can experience and participate in traditional shipbuilding.
Visitor Experience Strategy Coming for Halifax Harbour Islands
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Develop Nova Scotia (Dec. 2018 - Nov. 2022) / Tourism Nova Scotia (Oct. 2015 - Dec. 2021)
The province announced today, Feb. 12, it is developing a visitor experience strategy for the Halifax Harbour islands, at a cost of about $100,000. The focus will be on Georges and McNabs Islands.
Process To Qualify Begins for Rural Internet Providers
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Develop Nova Scotia (Dec. 2018 - Nov. 2022)
Develop Nova Scotia has launched the first phase of the process to find qualified service providers to enhance and extend reliable, high-speed internet across the province in rural areas.