Official tweets from the Nova Scotia Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism & Heritage.
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Nova Scotians can now earn a high school credit through sport! The Personal Development Credit allows students to earn a high school credit while developing valuable leadership skills through coaching and officiating ➡️ cch.novascotia.ca/high-schoo…
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Announcing $590,000 in funding to 23 trail projects across the province. This funding makes trails safer, more accessible and ready for hiking, biking, OHV use and more ➡️ news.novascotia.ca/en/2026/0…
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New Boat School Opens on Halifax Waterfront news.novascotia.ca/en/2026/0…
ALT Harbourside view of the new Boat School.
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We’re investing in Royal Canadian Legions across Nova Scotia. Thirteen legions are receiving funding to support major repairs and improvements to buildings. This helps ensure they can safely host events and community activities. cch.novascotia.ca/investing-…
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Cape Breton-shot Little Lorraine is filling theatres across the country: news.novascotia.ca/en/2026/0…
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Do you know a volunteer who deserves to be celebrated for all they do for their community? Nominate them now! novascotia.ca/nonprofitsecto…
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Funding for Food Relief Programs news.novascotia.ca/en/2026/0…
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Did you know?
Some fun facts about Nova Scotia’s growing bluefin tuna sportfishery:
• Largest bluefin tuna ever recorded caught in N.S. (1,496lbs)
• Bluefin tuna can swim up to 90km/h
• Populations now at highest levels in decades
• 20-25 local charters operate each year
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On Heritage Day, February 16th, we celebrate Joseph Willie Comeau, an educator, senator, entrepreneur and MLA. He devoted his life to strengthening the French language, Acadian culture and education in NS. heritageday.novascotia.ca/
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Le 16 février : la Journée du patrimoine. Nous célébrons J. Willie Comeau, un éducateur, sénateur, entrepreneur et député qui a consacré sa vie à l’essor de la langue française, de la culture acadienne et de l’éducation en N.-É. heritageday.novascotia.ca
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🏒 Big week for women’s hockey in NS!
📅 Jan 10–18: IIHF U18 Women’s Worlds (Cape Breton)
📅 Jan 11: PWHL Ottawa vs Boston (Halifax)
We’re proud to support the game—including an $8M investment in Canada’s first women’s hockey arena: Kehoe Forum at CBU.
@HockeyCanada @HockeyNS
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New Grant Program Funds Food Security Initiatives news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/1…
ALT Graphic with utensils and a plate with a heart in the middle next to the words New Grant Program, Funding for Food Access Initiatives.
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New grants available! Receive a link to an info session by registering with CommunitiesNS@novascotia.ca
Jan8: 7-8 pm
Jan9: 12-1 pm
Deadline: Feb14, 2026
Registrants who miss it will receive a recording.
For more info: cch.novascotia.ca/investing-…
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On International Volunteer Day, we celebrate the thousands of Nova Scotians who give their time and energy to serve others.
Your generosity strengthens our communities and makes a real difference here at home and around the world.
Thank you. 🙏 #IVD2025
ALT A volunteer with the Nova Scotia Guard provides support to Search and Rescue crew members during an operation.
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Join us for a vibrant celebration of community spirit and impact!
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It's a great opportunity for award winners, volunteers, and community champions to connect and network with each other.
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Know a small non-profit that should be part of this event? Invite them to host a booth and share their stories. It’s free.
📅 Sept 29th, 2025
Halifax Marriott, Hotel
For more info or to register a booth: volunteerawards@novascotia.ca
#NSNonProfitShowcase #VolunteerNS
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We're giving a standing ovation for everyone who lit up the stage at last weekend's Screen Nova Scotia Awards.
Congratulations to all the winners and nominees — your talent, creativity and hard work continue to shine a spotlight on our incredible film and television industry
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And thank you to Screen Nova Scotia for another unforgettable celebration of the stories and storytellers who make our province proud.
screennovascotia.com/2025-aw…
#ScreenNovaScotiaAwards #NovaScotiaFilm #NSProud
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