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Land Purchase Helps 12 Per Cent Target, Protects Jobs

Natural Resources/Premier's Office
January 6, 2012 11:49 AM
The province has reached an agreement with Bowater Mersey to purchase 25,000 acres of land that will help Nova Scotia meet its goal to protect 12 per cent of its land mass, provide more recreational opportunities and save thousands of jobs along the South Shore and in southwestern Nova Scotia.

Province Will Keep NewPage Mill in Point Tupper Re-Sale Ready

Department of Natural Resources
January 4, 2012 4:08 PM
Natural Resources Minister Charlie Parker announced today, Jan. 4, he is encouraged that the company selected by a court-appointed monitor to negotiate exclusively for the NewPage mill is committed to an ongoing sustainable operation, which will maintain hundreds of jobs in the area.

Province Acts to Protect Rural Jobs

Premier's Office
December 2, 2011 1:45 PM
Premier Darrell Dexter acted today, Dec. 2, to protect about 2,000 jobs affiliated with the Bowater Mersey pulp and paper mill in Queens County with a provincial investment in energy, innovation and productivity improvements at the facility.

Premier Re-Affirms Commitment to Help Find Solution for Bowater Mersey

Premier's Office
November 17, 2011 10:45 AM
Premier Darrell Dexter, today, Nov 17, re-affirmed his commitment to work with all key players to help find viable solutions to keep the Bowater Mersey mill in operation.

Province Supports Small Businesses with Expanded Credit Union Loan Program

Premier's Office
September 30, 2011 11:55 AM
Small businesses across the province will now have access to larger loans, with more time to pay them back, through the Credit Union Small Business Loan Program.

Province Presents Forestry Infrastructure Plan

Natural Resources
September 20, 2011 3:08 PM
The province's seven-point plan to provide jobs, specialized training and to keep the NewPage mill in Point Tupper re-sale ready, is progressing.

Seven-point Woodlands Plan Keeps Plant Resale Ready

Premier's Office
September 9, 2011 11:56 AM
A seven-point action plan released today, Sept. 9, by Premier Darrell Dexter will employ hundreds of woods workers, provide specialized training programs and keep the NewPage mill in Port Hawkesbury ready for a quick re-sale.

Province to Focus Efforts on Re-Sale of NewPage Port Hawkesbury Mill

Premier's Office
September 6, 2011 6:19 PM
Premier Darrell Dexter, today, Sept. 6, responded to recent news that NewPage has filed for protection from its creditors.