Nova Scotia — Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings–Hants, alongside Dave Corkum, Mayor of the Municipality of the County of Kings and Chair of the Kings Transit Board of Directors, announced over $5.1 million in funding for public transit infrastructure in Annapolis, Kings, and Digby counties through the Baseline Funding stream of the Canada Public Transit Fund (CPTF). This funding, …
Port Williams, Nova Scotia, December 3, 2024 — Construction is now complete on 549 metres of new and rehabilitated sidewalk in the Village of Port Williams after an investment of more than $550,000 from the federal and municipal governments. The new sidewalk along Collins Road connects the growing neighbourhood of Lawrence Gate to the Village Community Park and the Benedict Sports Field. The …
Nova Scotia — Residents in Annapolis and western Kings counties will have increased access to a bookable transportation service after an investment of more than $270,000 from the federal and provincial governments. The Trans County Transportation Society is using the investment to add three accessible vehicles to their fleet. “Access to public transit is as important in rural communities as it is …
Bridgetown — Bridgetown will increase its capacity to manage wastewater after a combined investment of $682,000 from the federal and provincial governments and the Municipality of the County of Annapolis. Announced by MP Kody Blois, Minister John Lohr, and Warden Alex Morrison, this project will extend wastewater collection services to a new seniors’ home re-development. Wastewater collection infrastructure will be extended by approximately …
Halifax – Nova Scotia farmers will get more support through a new federal-provincial funding agreement. The Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership will invest $46.25 million over five years in Nova Scotia’s agriculture sector. “We have a long-standing partnership with the federal government to help our farmers be successful,” said Agriculture Minister Greg Morrow. “This agreement brings a 25 per cent increase …
