News releases from Natural Resources and Renewables (Page 1)

Parks Closing for Storm

Natural Resources and Renewables / Hurricane Lee

Nova Scotia’s provincial and wildlife parks are closing because of predicted severe weather from hurricane Lee.

Beau Blois Named Woodland Owner of the Year

Natural Resources and Renewables

The winner of the provincial 2023 Woodland Owner of the Year Award is Beau Blois of Old Barns, Colchester County.

Groups Use Funding for Wildlife Habitat Conservation

Natural Resources and Renewables

Universities, conservation groups and community organizations are using grants to improve wildlife habitats around the province.

Nova Scotia Sending Another Fire Crew to Yukon

Natural Resources and Renewables

Nova Scotia is sending another crew to fight large, out-of-control wildfires in Yukon.

Nova Scotia Sending Fire Crews to Yukon

Natural Resources and Renewables

Nova Scotia is sending help to fight large, out-of-control wildfires in Yukon.

Applications Open for Antlerless Deer Draw

Natural Resources and Renewables

Starting today, July 4, hunters can apply for one of 5,425 antlerless deer hunting stamps for the 2023 hunting season.

Lifeguard Supervision Starts July 1

Natural Resources and Renewables

Lifeguard supervision at many Nova Scotia beaches will begin Saturday, July 1.

Province Releases Offshore Wind Road Map

Natural Resources and Renewables

A new offshore wind road map sets Nova Scotia’s vision for the offshore wind industry and outlines the regulatory path for businesses to invest in projects.

Provincewide Burn Ban, Woods Restrictions Lifted

Natural Resources and Renewables

The provincewide burn ban and the remaining restrictions on travel and activities in the woods were lifted as of 3 p.m. today, June 13.

Restrictions levées sur le brûlage et les activités dans les régions boisées

Natural Resources and Renewables

Les dernières restrictions sur le brûlage et les activités dans les régions boisées à l'échelle de la province ont été levées à 15 h aujourd'hui 13 juin.

Barrington Lake Wildfire Under Control

Natural Resources and Renewables

The Barrington Lake wildfire in Shelburne County is now under control.

Update on Wildfires, June 12

Natural Resources and Renewables

The Barrington Lake wildfire in Shelburne County is still classified as "being held."

Update on Wildfires, June 11

Natural Resources and Renewables

The Barrington Lake wildfire in Shelburne County is still classified as “being held.”

Update on Wildfires, June 10

Natural Resources and Renewables

The Barrington Lake wildfire in Shelburne County is still classified as “being held.”

Update on Wildfires, June 9

Natural Resources and Renewables

The Barrington Lake wildfire in Shelburne County is still classified as “being held.”

Mise à jour sur les feux de forêt, 9 juin

Natural Resources and Renewables

Le feu de forêt de Barrington Lake, dans le comté de Shelburne, est toujours considéré comme étant circonscrit.

Mise à jour sur les feux de forêt, 8 juin

Natural Resources and Renewables

Le feu de forêt de Barrington Lake, dans le comté de Shelburne, est toujours considéré comme étant circonscrit.

Update on Wildfires, June 8

Natural Resources and Renewables

The Barrington Lake wildfire in Shelburne County is still classified as “being held.”

Mise à jour sur les feux de forêt, 7 juin

Natural Resources and Renewables

Le feu de forêt de Barrington Lake, dans le comté de Shelburne, est considéré comme étant circonscrit.

Update on Wildfires, June 7

Natural Resources and Renewables

The Barrington Lake wildfire in Shelburne County is classified as “being held.”