Category: Nova Scotia

Wind. Nova Scotia’s growth in renewable electricity has been largely through the development of wind power. There are now more than 300 commercial wind turbines generating electricity in Nova Scotia, making our province a national leader in wind energy as a percentage of total generation capacity. What is the main source of electricity in Nova […]

Nova Scotia had Canada’s first offshore oil project. We also had Canada’s first, and second, offshore natural gas projects. Both continue today, with the Sable Offshore Energy Project and Deep Panuke. Where is oil found in Nova Scotia? The Deep Panuke Project, operated by Encana Corporation, produces natural gas from the Deep Panuke Field, 250 […]

The province of Nova Scotia is famous for its high tides, lobster, fish, blueberries, and apples. It is also known for an unusually high rate of shipwrecks on Sable Island. Why is Nova Scotia so special? Nova Scotia is known for its huge fishing industry, picturesque lighthouses, and endless shorelines. The coastal towns, infinite seafood […]

Gold mining has been a part of Nova Scotia’s heritage for 150 plus years and continues to this day. Over a million ounces of gold have been produced in the province since mining began in 1861. Where can gold be found in Nova Scotia? In that and the following few years, gold discoveries were made […]

However, the oil and gas extraction sector has played a significant role in Nova Scotia’s economy since the turn of the century, generating nearly $2 billion in provincial revenue from petroleum royalties (not to mention direct expenditure, jobs and other economic benefits). What is Nova Scotia main source of energy? Nova Scotia Power, a subsidiary […]

Bank Of Nova Scotia long term debt for 2022 was $23.995B, a 4.66% increase from 2021. Compare BNS With Other Stocks. Bank Of Nova Scotia Annual Long Term Debt (Millions of US $) 2020 $19,568 2019 $14,662 2018 $10,791 2017 $8,107 Which province has the most debt in Canada? Consolidated PTLG gross debt is 58.2% […]

Most of the gold in Nova Scotia occurs as these quartz vein deposits. Sometimes a chunk of quartz on the ground can be found to reveal a strand of gold, but mostly vein gold only can be obtained by digging a mine. Where is gold found in Nova Scotia? In that and the following few […]

The current government of the province is led by the Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia, headed by Premier Tim Houston who was sworn into office in August 2021. Is Nova Scotia Republican or Democrat? The province participates in the HST, a blended sales tax collected by the federal government using the GST tax system. […]

Mobility Rights Under Canada’s Charter of Rights This means that Canadian permanent residents and Canadian citizens are free to live and work anywhere in Canada without hindrance. Mobility rights guarantee Canadian permanent residents the right to move from their province when they need to or when it becomes necessary. Can I leave province after getting […]

You have a household income of $43,000 or less per year. Who qualifies for the Nova Scotia low income tax reduction? You can claim the Nova Scotia low-income tax reduction if you were a resident of Nova Scotia on December 31, 2021, and any of the following conditions applied to you: You were 19 years […]