News releases from Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage (Page 1)
Nova Scotia Celebrates Volunteers
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Lieutenant-Governor / Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage
Nova Scotians who generously volunteer their time to enrich their communities year after year will be honoured today, September 25, at the 49th annual Provincial Volunteer Awards ceremony.
Government Supports Trail Expansion, Upgrades
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Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage
Nova Scotians can enjoy smoother, more accessible recreational trails across the province thanks to a government investment of close to $1 million through the Recreational Trail Expansion Fund.
Quatre collectivités reconnues par le Prix du lieutenant-gouverneur pour l’esprit communautaire
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Lieutenant-Governor / Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage
Quatre collectivités de la Nouvelle-Écosse sont lauréates du Prix du lieutenant-gouverneur pour l’esprit communautaire. -- Greenville, comté de Yarmouth -- New Waterford, Municipalité régionale du Cap-Breton -- Pugwash, comté de Cumberland -- Sambro, Municipalité régionale d'Halifax
Four Communities Recognized with Community Spirit Award
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Lieutenant-Governor / Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage
Four Nova Scotia communities are recipients of the 2023 Lieutenant-Governor’s Community Spirit Award: -- Greenville, Yarmouth County -- New Waterford, Cape Breton Regional Municipality -- Pugwash, Cumberland County -- Sambro, Halifax Regional Municipality.
Subventions pour améliorer l'accessibilité
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Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage
La Province aide des entreprises et des établissements communautaires à faire les mises à niveau nécessaires pour améliorer l'accessibilité.
Grants for Improving Accessibility
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Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage
The Province is helping community facilities and businesses make necessary upgrades to improve accessibility.
Funding Supports Trail Infrastructure, Tourism
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Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage
Visitors to northern Cape Breton will soon be able to enjoy a new coastal hiking trail within the Polletts Cove-Aspy Fault Wilderness Area north of the Cabot Trail.
New Home for Pictou County Sports Hall of Fame
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Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage
A new multi-use facility in Trenton will house the Pictou County Sports Hall of Fame and serve as an events and meeting space for the community.
Deadline for Accommodations Operators
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Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage
Tourist accommodations in Nova Scotia have until Wednesday, June 21, to include registration numbers in their online listings on platforms such as Airbnb, Expedia, Vrbo, TripAdvisor and Booking.com.
Grants for Recreation Facilities
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Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage
A $2-million investment from the Province will help community groups and others make needed upgrades to recreation facilities that will promote healthy communities and support economic growth.
Funding Supports Adults with Intellectual Disabilities, Helps Address Food Insecurity
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Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage / Agriculture
Summer Street Industries is receiving a $1.4-million investment from the Province to expand its agricultural project, which supports adults with intellectual disabilities while also improving local food options in New Glasgow.
Funding for Hector Heritage Quay Interpretive Centre
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Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage
Visitors to one of Pictou’s premier cultural attractions will enjoy a more modern, comfortable and accessible experience thanks to a new investment from the Province.
Call for Nominations for 2023 Provincial Volunteer Awards
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Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage
People can now nominate outstanding Nova Scotians for the 49th Provincial Volunteer Awards, an annual celebration of volunteers’ contributions to organizations and communities.
Nominations Open for 2023 Community Spirit Award
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Lieutenant-Governor / Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage
Beginning today, April 3, Nova Scotians can show their community pride by submitting nominations for the 2023 Lieutenant-Governor’s Community Spirit Award.
Candidatures invitées aux Prix pour l'esprit communautaire de 2023
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Lieutenant-Governor / Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage
À compter d'aujourd'hui 3 avril, les gens de la Nouvelle-Écosse peuvent démontrer leur fierté communautaire en présentant une candidature aux Prix du lieutenant-gouverneur pour l'esprit communautaire de 2023.
Funding for Community, Arts and Culture Infrastructure
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Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage
Nova Scotia is making new investments in local arts, cultural and community organizations across the province to strengthen the role they play in their communities.
La Province investit dans l’infrastructure récréative communautaire
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Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage
La Province investit près de 14,5 millions de dollars pour aider les groupes communautaires, les municipalités et les organismes sans but lucratif à développer et à améliorer l’infrastructure de loisirs pour permettre aux gens de la Nouvelle-Écosse de rester actifs et en bonne santé.
Province Invests in Community Recreation Infrastructure
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Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage
The Province is investing nearly $14.5 million to help community groups, municipalities and not-for-profit organizations develop and improve recreation infrastructure so Nova Scotians can stay healthy and active.
Funding for Rink Upgrades, Improved Access for Girls in Hockey
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Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage
Fourteen community rinks across the province are receiving critical upgrades that will extend their lifespan and create more access to sport and recreation, especially for women and girls.
Upgrades to Westville Miners Sports Centre
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Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage
The Westville Miners Sports Centre will be more modern and comfortable for hockey players, families and community members from across Pictou County with infrastructure funding from the Province.