List of people from Nova Scotia

Unifor celebrates wage increases for NS Early Childhood Educators

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022

HALIFAX,NS, Oct. 11, 2022 /CNW/ - Unifor is congratulating Early Childhood Educators (ECEs) on their long-fought victory for wage increases following today's Nova Scotia government announcement to invest an additional $75 million annually in the sector.

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  • HALIFAX,NS, Oct. 11, 2022 /CNW/ - Unifor is congratulating Early Childhood Educators (ECEs) on their long-fought victory for wage increases following today's Nova Scotia government announcement to invest an additional $75 million annually in the sector.
  • "Accessible, affordable, quality child care is what underpins our workforce and it doesn't work without living wages for ECEs," said Lana Payne, Unifor National President.
  • "Respecting child care workers will ensure the success of the Canada-wide $10-a-day child care plan and strengthen the Canadian economy."
  • Members at not-for-profit Town Day Care in Glace Bay, NS, just ratified an agreement in September 2022 with zero wage increases due to funding shortfalls.

Celtic Air Services to Build New Hangar at MacEachen Airport; ‘Winterize’ Facilities for Better Emergency Response

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022

The investment of almost $1 million by Celtic Air Services will allow the new hangar to accommodate aircraft with up to a 70-foot wingspan.

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  • The investment of almost $1 million by Celtic Air Services will allow the new hangar to accommodate aircraft with up to a 70-foot wingspan.
  • Celtic co-owners David Morgan and Trent Vichie announced the privately funded upgrades today, calling them vital for the area.
  • Michelle Thompson, who said, Upgraded access for EHS Lifeflight services at the Allan J. MacEachen Airport is a welcome change.
  • David Morgan, President of Celtic Air Services, says the new hangar and de-icing facility will attract new business, as well as improve safety.

NPower Canada Expands Free Tech Program to Entire Province of Nova Scotia with Support from Government of Nova Scotia and Manulife

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022

Since 2021, NPower Canada has enrolled more than 200 Nova Scotian job seekers in their workforce development program.

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  • Since 2021, NPower Canada has enrolled more than 200 Nova Scotian job seekers in their workforce development program.
  • NPower Canada is able to scale its programs across the province thanks to the support of its generous funding partners.
  • Recently, the Government of Nova Scotia deepened their prior commitment to NPower Canada by investing an additional $1.95 million into NPower Canada's programs.
  • Manulife has also joined forces with NPower Canada as a funding partner to aid in its scaling plans in Nova Scotia.

Maritime Launch to Begin Construction of Spaceport Nova Scotia

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Monday, August 29, 2022

Today, Nova Scotia is a step closer to becoming a global destination for commercial space launch as Maritime Launch Services (Nova Scotia) Ltd. (Maritime Launch or the Company) (NEO: MAXQ, OTCQB: MAXQF) is approved to begin construction of Spaceport Nova Scotia Canadas first commercial spaceport.

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  • Today, Nova Scotia is a step closer to becoming a global destination for commercial space launch as Maritime Launch Services (Nova Scotia) Ltd. (Maritime Launch or the Company) (NEO: MAXQ, OTCQB: MAXQF) is approved to begin construction of Spaceport Nova Scotia Canadas first commercial spaceport.
  • Todays approval confirms that Maritime Launch has satisfied the conditions related to construction of Spaceport Nova Scotia within the Environmental Assessment approval granted in 2019.
  • This is a good day for Nova Scotia particularly rural Nova Scotia - as Spaceport Nova Scotia will create many jobs, education and partnership opportunities while boosting the provinces economy, said Tim Houston, Premier of Nova Scotia.
  • With the development of Spaceport Nova Scotia, Maritime Launch expects that other national and international space companies will choose to establish a corporate presence in Nova Scotia to be near the Companys commercial launch facilities.

Green Hydrogen International Announces The Spirit of Scotia Green Hydrogen Hub - A Gigascale Green Hydrogen Production and Storage Complex to be Built in Nova Scotia, Canada

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Wednesday, August 24, 2022

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Green Hydrogen International (GHI) has announced its second giga-scale green hydrogen development in Nova Scotia, Canada.  The project centers on a series of hydrogen storage facilities the company is planning in the salt formations that lie beneath the province.  Underground salt storage is a critical lynchpin of large-scale green hydrogen production, allowing for significantly lower production costs and the ability to guarantee delivery to customers.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Green Hydrogen International (GHI) has announced its second giga-scale green hydrogen development in Nova Scotia, Canada.
  • Underground salt storage is a critical lynchpin of large-scale green hydrogen production, allowing for significantly lower production costs and the ability to guarantee delivery to customers.
  • GHI has acquired extensive mineral exploration licenses across Nova Scotia in most of the known storage-grade salt formations in the province.
  • Maxwell believes the Spirit of Scotia Green Hydrogen Hub will create significant opportunity for Nova Scotians.

Aligned on Clean Energy: Membertou and Paq’tnkek Sign MoU with EverWind

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022

MEMBERTOU, N.S, Aug. 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In an act of partnership, two memorandums of understanding (MoUs, each an MoU) were signed between renewable energy leader, EverWind Fuels Company (EverWind) and two Mikmaq corporations in Nova Scotia: Membertou Development Corporation (Membertou) and Paqtnkeks Bayside Development Corporation (Paqtnkek).

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  • MEMBERTOU, N.S, Aug. 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In an act of partnership, two memorandums of understanding (MoUs, each an MoU) were signed between renewable energy leader, EverWind Fuels Company (EverWind) and two Mikmaq corporations in Nova Scotia: Membertou Development Corporation (Membertou) and Paqtnkeks Bayside Development Corporation (Paqtnkek).
  • EverWind is a private green hydrogen and ammonia developer based in Nova Scotia, with a green hydrogen and ammonia project in Point Tupper, Nova Scotia (the Project).
  • Aligned in value with EverWind, Membertou and Paqtnkek are supportive of the Project and are looking at further opportunities to support EverWind to ensure a strong transition to clean energy.
  • Geographically positioned in Nova Scotia, EverWind plans to leverage the strength of the Provinces wind power to generate clean hydrogen and ammonia.

Delivering clean air and good jobs in Nova Scotia

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Thursday, July 21, 2022

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced a new federal investment of up to $255million to deliver clean power to homes across Nova Scotia and create hundreds of good middle-class jobs.

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  • The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced a new federal investment of up to $255million to deliver clean power to homes across Nova Scotia and create hundreds of good middle-class jobs.
  • With up to $125 million, new wind energy projects will provide clean power to around 350,000 homes in Nova Scotia, create hundreds of good jobs, and deliver benefits to local Indigenous communities, including jobs and training.
  • We will continue to make smart investments to deliver clean air, good jobs, and a strong economy for generations to come.
  • "Today's investments in clean energy projects in Nova Scotia will cut pollution and create good jobs.

Statement from Minister Mendicino marking two years since the mass shooting in Nova Scotia

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Monday, April 18, 2022

OTTAWA, ON, April 18, 2022 /CNW/ -Today, the Honourable Marco Mendicino, Minister of Public Safety issued the following statement:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, April 18, 2022 /CNW/ -Today, the Honourable Marco Mendicino, Minister of Public Safety issued the following statement:
    Two years ago today, the lives of countless Nova Scotians were forever changed in the worst mass shooting in our country's history.
  • And they were fixtures of their communities in Portapique, Wentworth, Debert, Shubenacadie and many other towns across Nova Scotia.In addition, there are those like Cst.
  • While the process is not easy, the independent public inquiry will continue its steadfast pursuit of the truth.
  • Today, all of Canada grieves with Nova Scotia.

There's a Different Dime in Your Change as the Royal Canadian Mint Celebrates the 100th Anniversary of Bluenose

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Friday, October 22, 2021

This new design by Nova Scotia marine artist Yves Brub is being issued in celebration of Bluenose's 100th anniversary.

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  • This new design by Nova Scotia marine artist Yves Brub is being issued in celebration of Bluenose's 100th anniversary.
  • "When our circulation coins were re-designed in 1937 to celebrate Canada's favourite national symbols, Bluenose inspired the design of the 10-cent coin," said Marie Lemay, President and CEO of the Royal Canadian Mint.
  • Since January, the Mint has engaged in a year-long celebration of Bluenose's milestone anniversary through an extensive suite of collectibles .
  • The Royal Canadian Mint is the Crown corporation responsible for the minting and distribution of Canada's circulation coins.