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Nova Scotia solicits solar power providers

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Nova Scotia solicits solar power providers

The application process is now open for prospective developer/owners who would be expected to enter a power purchase agreement with Nova Scotia Power and sell power subscriptions to consumers.
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Nova Scotia’s commits $1.6B for capital projects

The Nova Scotia government plans to spend over $1.6 billion on capital projects in the coming fiscal year, including hospitals, schools, and roads and highways.
Nova Scotia pledges modest housing spending

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Nova Scotia pledges modest housing spending

Nova Scotia announces it will build new public housing units with a 2024-25 funding commitment that equates to less than 1 per cent of the provincial capital plan.
Passive House

Canadian Facility Management & Design

A first Passive House retrofit in Halifax

Once complete, it will serve as an inspiration for others pursuing deep retrofits of existing buildings, an endeavour that offers the most hope for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Halifax.
Nova Scotia pledges modest housing spending

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Nova Scotia funding 31 clean energy projects

Nova Scotia is funding 31 clean energy projects with the goal of cutting GHG emissions across the province.
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Canadian Apartment Magazine

Nova Scotia releases “Our Homes, Action for Housing” plan

The Nova Scotia government has just released its five-year “Our Homes, Action for Housing” plan, representing a projected $1-billion investment.
NS asserting more control in housing arena

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NS asserting more control in housing arena

Newly introduced Bill 329 includes dozens of amendments to the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter to impose new requirements and give the Province more authority over planning and development.
Nova Scotia to launch net-zero resource hub

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Nova Scotia to launch net-zero resource hub

The new Building to Zero Exchange (BTZx) has an agenda to help nurture retrofit expertise and connect property and facilities managers to a range of services for pursuing decarbonization.
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Atlantic Canada’s first purpose-built net-zero cultural facility

The theatre was established in 1976 and has produced more than 75 new Canadian works.
Lax fire safety oversight charted in NS audit

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Lax fire safety oversight flagged in NS audit

Nova Scotia's Auditor General raises a long list of concerns about the Office of the Fire Marshal 12 years after a previous Auditor General presented similar findings.
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Canadian Apartment Magazine

10 affordable housing projects announced for Nova Scotia

The federal government and the Province of Nova Scotia have committed to investing $16.6 million toward the creation of 10 new affordable housing projects.
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Medical school campus planned for Cape Breton University

Nova Scotia is investing $58.9 million for a second medical school campus that will train more doctors and focus on rural healthcare needs.
Reassessment ups Nova Scotia multifamily property values

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Reassessment ups NS multifamily property values

Many multifamily landlords in Halifax have seen a jump in their property values with Nova Scotia’s most recent reassessment based on January 2022 market values.
David Benoit to head Build Nova Scotia

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David Benoit to head Build Nova Scotia

The new provincial crown corporation has been established to oversee strategic infrastructure projects, including development and redevelopment of health care facilities and strengthening climate resilience.
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Nova Scotia adds more funds to address housing supply

Nova Scotia is investing an additional $19.5 million toward the preservation, modernization, and addition of new housing supply.
NS to offset revenue loss from Fiona shutdowns

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NS to offset revenue loss from Fiona shutdowns

Small business operators in Nova Scotia can qualify for a one-time grant of $2,500 if they were closed for at least five customary business days between Sept. 23 and Oct. 7.
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New cultural hub coming to Pictou, N.S.

The deCoste Centre for Arts and Creativity and the Pictou Library in Nova Scotia will be combined for better access to cultural and community programming.