• Province House opens its doors after nearly 12 years of renovations

  Source: Prince Edward Island - Regional News
  Date: 2026-10-24 14:17:41.0
  Tags: [Prince Edward Island, Infrastructure, Governance, Culture]

  The historic Province House in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, has officially reopened following a major refurbishment that began in January 2015 and cost approximately $138 million. The nearly 180-year-old building, which serves as the seat of P.E.I.'s Legislative Assembly and the site of the 1864 Charlottetown Conference, underwent extensive structural renovations touching virtually every stone and piece of wood. Upgrades included modernizing the infrastructure and HVAC systems to bring the facility up to contemporary working standards.

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• Halifax Forum meeting to be rescheduled, councillors raise concerns over project pause

  Source: Nova Scotia - Halifax & Regional News
  Date: 2026-10-20 20:03:00.0
  Tags: [Nova Scotia, Municipal, Infrastructure, Culture, Governance]

  Halifax Regional Council voted unanimously to reschedule a public consultation meeting regarding the proposed demolition of the 98-year-old Halifax Forum municipal heritage property. The redevelopment project was previously paused by municipal staff after updated project costs exceeded the council-approved $126 million budget by 10 to 12 per cent. Councillors expressed frustration over the sudden project pause and lack of advance briefing, though a comprehensive staff report with third-party cost verification is scheduled for release in December.

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• Return to historic Province House has P.E.I. MLAs, staff feeling 'a bit emotional and a bit nervous'

  Source: Prince Edward Island - Regional News
  Date: 2026-09-25 22:31:01.0
  Tags: [Prince Edward Island, Infrastructure, Culture, Governance]

  Prince Edward Island's historic Province House is set to reopen for public events on October 23 and 24, followed by the fall sitting of the Legislative Assembly on November 3, 2026. The nearly 180-year-old building, which also serves as the site of the 1864 Charlottetown Conference, closed in January 2015 for major restorations managed by Parks Canada with total costs reaching approximately $138 million.

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