News releases from Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage (Page 1)

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.

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 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 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.

La Province aide des entreprises et des établissements communautaires à faire les mises à niveau nécessaires pour améliorer l'accessibilité.

The Province is helping community facilities and businesses make necessary upgrades to improve accessibility.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

People can now nominate outstanding Nova Scotians for the 49th Provincial Volunteer Awards, an annual celebration of volunteers’ contributions to organizations and communities.

Beginning today, April 3, Nova Scotians can show their community pride by submitting nominations for the 2023 Lieutenant-Governor’s Community Spirit Award.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.