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CBC
3 days ago
- General
- CBC
Site selected for new school in Reserve Mines
The provincial government has chosen a site for a new school in Reserve Mines to replace the Tompkins Memorial Elementary School. A news release from the province says the new school will accommodate 240 students. It will be built behind the existing school. The site was chosen by the departments of Public Works and Early Childhood Development and included evaluations of land options and community feedback, the release says. Public Works Minister Fred Tilley said in the release that the design process will begin this summer. The release says parents, community members and school staff will be involved in the design. No date has been given for completion of the project.


CTV News
3 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Site selected for new school in Reserve Mines, N.S.
MLA John White and Minister of Public Works Fred Tilly are pictured alongside others at an announcement for a new school location for Tompkins Elementary in Reserve Mines, N.S., on May 30, 2025. The future site of a new school in Reserve Mines, N.S., has been chosen. The new elementary school, which will replace Tompkins Memorial Elementary School, will be built on the property behind the current school. 'This much-anticipated new elementary school will provide the next generation of students in the Glace Bay area communities a modern learning environment,' said Public Works Minister Fred Tilley in a news release from the province. With the land secured, Tilley says the province is now able to begin the design process, which will include a steering team with parents, community members and school staff. 'Tompkins Memorial Elementary is a community hub that brings together students and families living throughout Reserve Mines, Dominion, Gardiner Mines and Tanglewood. With this new elementary school, we are building a bright, modern learning space where this already vibrant school community will thrive,' said John White, MLA for Glace Bay-Dominion, in the release. The new elementary school will accommodate 240 students. The province says five new schools opened in Nova Scotia this year, including the 600-student Breton Education Centre in New Waterford. It also says there are 19 new or replacement schools currently moving through the school capital process, with three expected to open in the 2025-26 school year. For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page


Hamilton Spectator
17-05-2025
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
Nova Scotia gets $170 million over 10 years after signing housing infrastructure deal
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia's public works minister says the province is getting $170 million from the federal government to assist with housing infrastructure, after a deal was signed last winter. Fred Tilley says Nova Scotia signed the 10-year agreement under the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund in February. But he said they weren't able to announce it earlier because of the recent federal election. Tilley told reporters following a cabinet meeting that details on funding allocations will be released as the province identifies the projects it wants to support. The minister says some of the $170 million could also be used to augment projects that can apply directly to Ottawa under a separate stream that's part of the federal fund. The $6 billion federal fund is aimed at accelerating housing projects by funding infrastructure for drinking water, wastewater, stormwater and solid waste. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 15, 2025.


CBC
15-05-2025
- Business
- CBC
Nova Scotia gets $170 million over 10 years after signing housing infrastructure deal
Social Sharing Nova Scotia's public works minister says the province is getting $170 million from the federal government to assist with housing infrastructure, after a deal was signed last winter. Fred Tilley says Nova Scotia signed the 10-year agreement under the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund in February. But he said they weren't able to announce it earlier because of the recent federal election. Tilley told reporters following a cabinet meeting that details on funding allocations will be released as the province identifies the projects it wants to support. The minister says some of the $170 million could also be used to augment projects that can apply directly to Ottawa under a separate stream that's part of the federal fund. The $6-billion federal fund is aimed at accelerating housing projects by funding infrastructure for drinking water, wastewater, storm water and solid waste.


Global News
15-05-2025
- Business
- Global News
Nova Scotia gets $170 million over 10 years after signing housing infrastructure deal
See more sharing options Send this page to someone via email Share this item on Twitter Share this item via WhatsApp Share this item on Facebook Nova Scotia's public works minister says the province is getting $170 million from the federal government to assist with housing infrastructure, after a deal was signed last winter. Fred Tilley says Nova Scotia signed the 10-year agreement under the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund in February. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy But he said they weren't able to announce it earlier because of the recent federal election. Tilley told reporters following a cabinet meeting that details on funding allocations will be released as the province identifies the projects it wants to support. The minister says some of the $170 million could also be used to augment projects that can apply directly to Ottawa under a separate stream that's part of the federal fund. The $6 billion federal fund is aimed at accelerating housing projects by funding infrastructure for drinking water, wastewater, stormwater and solid waste.