OTTAWA, March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Construction and maintenance activity in Nova Scotia experienced a slight contraction in 2023 as a further gain in non-residential construction was offset by a larger loss in residential-sector activity. Rising interest rates have cooled demand for new housing in the province since investment levels reached a peak in 2022. Meanwhile, activity in the non-residential sector continues to be supported by strong growth across engineering construction and in