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In 1918, Halifax sent a Christmas tree to the City of Boston to thank them for their kindness. That gift was revived in 1971 and continues today.

The 2012 tree is a 57 foot white spruce, donated by the Hick's family in Jordan Bay, Shelburne County, Nova Scotia.

It is approximately 70 years old. The tree will be cut down in a special ceremony at the Hick's home, 14 Lake Road on November 13 at 10:30am. The public is more than welcome to attend.Read more

Nova Scotia committed up to $304 million in loans as part of Irving Shipbuilding's successful bid for the $25 billion federal combat vessel shipbuilding program, Premier Darrell Dexter revealed March 30.

It is the single largest investment in jobs and growing the economy in Nova Scotia's history - to strengthen the competitiveness of Irving Shipbuilding's bid to build Canada's next fleet of combat ships. It represents six per cent of the tax revenue the province expects to receive in return.Read more

Mi'kmaq in Cape Breton and eastern Nova Scotia will soon have access to skills and job-readiness training to prepare for the good jobs opening up across the province.

Premier Darrell Dexter was in Membertou First Nation March 5 to announce $640,000 over two years for the Unama'ki Economic Benefits Office. The investment will fund programs that will help ensure people are ready to fill good jobs in industries seeking workers.Read more

A provincial Workforce Strategy launched recently will help to address the economic challenges presented by a shrinking workforce and help Nova Scotians acquire the right skills for good jobs.

Premier Darrell Dexter unveiled Nova Scotia's Workforce Strategy, part of the jobsHere plan to grow the economy at Advanced Precision, an aerospace, defence and oceans technology manufacturing company in Dartmouth.Read more

A 14-meter, 48-year-old white spruce from Central Argyle in Yarmouth County has been delivered to Boston. Donated by Ken and Donna Spinney, the tree is Nova Scotia's gift to Boston, continuing an annual tradition.

"The people of Boston reached out to us during a dark time in our province's history and this beautiful Nova Scotia Christmas tree expresses our deep thanks, once again, for neighbourly help that will never be forgotten," said Charlie Parker, Minister of Natural Resources. "I thank the Spinney family for generously providing this year's tree."Read more

Nine days, dozens of concerts, incredible talent and incredible scenery. That’s what awaits you at the 2011 Celtic Colours International Festival. Starting October 7th, 45 concerts will be staged in 33 different communities.

The annual event has been entertaining audiences from around the world for 15 years. To celebrate, select concerts will be going live online thanks to a new Atlantic Canadian company – Live-online.caRead more

It's that time of year again! One of Nova Scotia’s annual local food celebrations kicked off August 7 in Harmony Park in Summerville, Hants shore with the first of 12 Incredible Picnics taking place across the province, organized by Select Nova Scotia.

Locally produced fruits, vegetables, meat, breads, dairy and drinks will be served by local chefs and food producers. These annual events engage and educate Nova Scotians on how they can support their local food producers. The full slate of picnics taking place this year are:Read more