Nova Scotia

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Nova Scotia Clears 158-Turbine Wind Farm, Eyes 2029 Construction Start

Nova Scotia has approved the Ocean Lake Wind Project, a 158-turbine, 1,200-megawatt development in Guysborough County, setting up more than 400 construction jobs and a multi-year build starting in 2029, according to a Canadian Press report via Daily Commercial News.

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Industry

Arcadis Named Design Lead for New Digby, N.S. Ferry Terminal

Arcadis has won a design contract from Public Services and Procurement Canada and Transport Canada to replace the aging Digby Ferry Terminal in Nova Scotia, setting up future construction subcontracting packages.

Jul 6, 2026

Industry

Canada's Construction Pipeline Up 14% in June, Led by Government and Civil Sectors

ConstructConnect's June 2026 Expansion Index shows Canadian ideated construction investment rose 14% year-over-year, with seven of nine provinces and sectors posting growth — a positive signal for subcontract work ahead.

Jun 18, 2026

Editorial image: Preconstruction blueprints at dawn - Canada's Construction Pipeline Up 14% in June, Led by Government and Civil Sectors

Industry

Nova Scotia Opens Talks With Fracking Proponent as Province Eyes Onshore Gas Revival

Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston confirms the province is entering negotiations with a natural gas exploration company, following seven responses to an initial call for interest in onshore fracking.

May 25, 2026

Industry

Nova Scotia Opens Consultations on Onshore Gas Development After Decade-Long Fracking Ban

Nova Scotia is holding public consultations on a $30-million program to explore an estimated 198 billion cubic metres of onshore natural gas, with first exploratory wells potentially drilled this summer.

Apr 23, 2026

Editorial image: Rural dawn wellsite landscape - Nova Scotia Opens Consultations on Onshore Gas Development After Decade-Long Fracking Ban

Industry

Nova Scotia Offers Up to $5M CAD Per Well in Onshore Gas Exploration Incentives

Nova Scotia's provincial government is offering full reimbursement on the first $2 million CAD per well drilled under a new $30 million exploration program, opening a potential new market for field service companies in Atlantic Canada.

Apr 2, 2026

Editorial image: Frosty wellhead at dawn - Nova Scotia Offers Up to $5M CAD Per Well in Onshore Gas Exploration Incentives

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