Today, May 1, Nova Scotia celebrates the first annual First Responders’ Day.

This day is dedicated to recognizing the commitment, bravery, and achievements of our everyday heroes. From responding to disasters to providing free AED demonstrations such as this one on the Halifax…

.Nova Scotia Gov. is holding their annual Cycle for United Way event from May 23 – 30 at different locations across NS. If you can bike 20+ kms and raise $150 in pledges, you should join them for the ride! Click the link below for more info or to register.
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Nova Scotia remembers April 18 and 19, 2020. Please join us in observing a moment of silence at noon today and tomorrow, to remember those lost, honour the survivors and reflect on the events of four years ago.

Site preparation has begun and will continue to the end of 2024 on the QEII Halifax Infirmary Expansion Project. For our friends and neighbours in the community, there will be an increase in construction-related noise and occasional lane closures along Bell Rd. and Robie St.…

Our team is still buzzing from last week's spring Halifax Chamber of Commerce dinner, where we explored how recent advancements in artificial intelligence can support the health and longevity of the ocean.

Did you know Nova Scotia's ocean tech sector has over 500 organizations?…

Today, a rare solar eclipse will be visible across Nova Scotia! We have partnered with Discovery Centre to provide all public schools in Nova Scotia with ISO 12312-2 compliant solar eclipse glasses and accompanying safety videos and learning experiences.

Health and Wellness Minister Michelle Thompson broke ground today on the largest healthcare infrastructure project ever considered in the history of Nova Scotia. Work has started on the QEII Halifax Infirmary Expansion Project with heavy equipment, site trailers and fencing now…

One year in the making! In March 2023, construction of the Clinical Services Building at Cape Breton Regional Hospital in Sydney began, and today, construction is well underway on the eight-story building.

To learn more about the project, visit buildns.ca/healthcare

The Satellite Internet Service Rebate Program is designed to provide underserved homes and businesses in Nova Scotia with access to reliable, high-speed internet.

Click the link below to check eligibility and for more information.

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Are you aware of how a Two-Stage Request for Supplier Qualification (RFSQ) can offer several advantages for your small or large business?

For more info and a guide to our Two-Stage RFSQ process, as well as a list of categories, click the link below.

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To celebrate African History Month, team members with the CBRM Healthcare Redevelopment Project and Nova Scotia Construction Sector Council hosted lunch and learns featuring Black voices in the construction industry. Learn more: buildns.ca/healthcare Build Nova Scotia NSCSC

We’re thrilled to share this news today and be part of this project to improve healthcare services for Nova Scotians. As our President and CEO David Benoit said, this expansion will have a profound impact on the needs of our rapidly growing population.

The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that, due to the incoming weather event, all Halifax Transit services will be suspended beginning at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 24. This includes bus, ferry and Access-A-Bus services. Details: brnw.ch/21wHgIP

Heavy rainfall is expected in parts of the province over the next couple of days and may cause localized flooding. For those with rain gutters, downspouts or storm drains, try and clear them before the rain if possible.

Your ❤️ might be trying to tell you something! It’s Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day. Know the symptoms? Shortness of breath, fatigue and dizziness could be signs. Ask your primary care provider for a 🩺 check to #ListenToYourHeart

Embrace the Past, Celebrate the Present.

On this Nova Scotia Heritage Day, we pay tribute to William Hall—the first Black Nova Scotian to receive the Victoria Cross, the highest award for valour in the British Empire. Born in 1827, William Hall's courage during the Crimean War…

We are proud and excited to announce that our partner, Parkin, has received the Gold Award in the Healthcare Interior Built category at the International Interior Design Awards 2023.

This award recognizes their exceptional work on the Bayers Lake Community Outpatient Centre in…

Build Nova Scotia is seeking several local operators to “Pop-Up” their retail businesses in a modified shipping container for one-week opportunities within Salt Yard on the Halifax waterfront.⁠

Click the link below for more information and to apply!

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February is African Heritage Month. This year’s theme – Our Smiles, Our Joy, Our Resilience as African Nova Scotians – highlights the perseverance and resilience that people of African descent have demonstrated over the centuries in our province.