Government of Nova Scotia News

Premier's Office -- The Government is modernizing the rules of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly to better reflect the diverse views of all Nova Scotians and create a more welcoming, inclusive environment, including changing references to “prayer” in the House rules.

Justice -- Changes to the Police Act introduced today, October 14, will provide more clarity around partnership agreements that enable Nova Scotia’s Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT) to act as the independent police oversight body in other regions.

Premier's Office / Justice -- The Province is taking action to protect patients, health-service providers and staff of healthcare facilities from protests intended to interfere with Nova Scotians accessing hospital and other healthcare services.

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- Les gens de la Nouvelle-Écosse qui ont une déficience immunitaire moyenne à grave ou qui prennent des médicaments qui suppriment considérablement leur système immunitaire pourront prendre rendez-vous pour recevoir une troisième dose du vaccin contre la COVID-19 à compter du 19 octobre.

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- Nova Scotians who are moderately to severely immunocompromised or who are taking medications that substantially suppress their immune system will be able to book a third dose of COVID-19 vaccine starting October 19.

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- Today, October 14, Nova Scotia is reporting 26 new cases of COVID-19 and 15 recoveries.

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- Aujourd'hui 14 octobre, la Nouvelle-Écosse signale 26 nouveaux cas de COVID-19 et 15 rétablissements.

Natural Resources and Renewables -- Nova Scotia communities that want to pursue clean energy projects can now apply for funding through the Low Carbon Communities program.

Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage -- An amendment to the Public Archives Act, introduced today, October 13, will give the Nova Scotia Archives corporate status, better reflecting the modern functioning of an archives.

Premier's Office / Justice -- Voters will soon have certainty on the timing of future provincial elections.

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- Today, October 13, Nova Scotia is reporting 24 new cases of COVID-19 and 32 recoveries.

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- Aujourd’hui 13 octobre, la Nouvelle-Écosse annonce 24 nouveaux cas de COVID-19 et 32 rétablissements.

Speech from the Throne -- NOTE: The following is the speech from the throne read today, October 12, by Lt.-Gov. Arthur J. LeBlanc at the opening of the first session of the 64th General Assembly of Nova Scotia. Mr. Speaker, Members of the Legislature, Nova Scotians. Welcome to the First Session of the 64th General Assembly of the Nova Scotia Legislature.

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- Today, October 12, Nova Scotia is reporting 99 new cases of COVID-19 and 130 recoveries since the last update on October 8.

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- Aujourd’hui 12 octobre, la Nouvelle-Écosse annonce 99 nouveaux cas de COVID-19 et 130 rétablissements depuis la dernière mise à jour, le 8 octobre.

Premier's Office -- Nova Scotia will move forward with solutions that work for Nova Scotians, addressing the problems within the healthcare system and embracing what is possible for the province’s economy and future.

Advanced Education / Office of Addictions and Mental Health -- Recognizing that good mental health is an essential part of overall health, the Province is expanding access to e-health resource Togetherall to all of Nova Scotia’s post-secondary students and apprentices.

COVID - 19 / Education and Early Childhood Development -- Le Dr Robert Strang, médecin-hygiéniste en chef de la Nouvelle-Écosse, recommande la fermeture de l'école élémentaire Duc d'Anville à Halifax afin de contenir la propagation de la COVID-19.

COVID - 19 / Education and Early Childhood Development -- Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer of health, is recommending closure of Duc d’Anville Elementary in Halifax to contain the spread of COVID-19.

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- REMARQUE : Le gouvernement de la Nouvelle-Écosse ne publie pas de communiqués sur la COVID-19 et ne fait pas la mise à jour du tableau de bord sur la COVID-19 pendant la fin de semaine ou les jours fériés. La mise à jour du mardi inclura les données de la fin de semaine. Aujourd’hui 8 octobre, la Nouvelle-Écosse annonce 25 nouveaux cas de COVID-19 et 38 rétablissements.