Government of Nova Scotia News

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- NOTE: Nova Scotia is not issuing COVID-19 news releases or updating the COVID-19 data dashboard on weekends or holidays. Tuesday updates will include weekend data. Today, October 8, Nova Scotia is reporting 25 new cases of COVID-19 and 38 recoveries.

Municipal Affairs and Housing -- Ground search and rescue, volunteer fire departments and other emergency services provider groups will get more than $1.14 million from the province to buy equipment that will help them save lives.

Office of Addictions and Mental Health -- NOTE: The following is an op-ed from Brian Comer, Minister responsible for the Office of Addictions and Mental Health Mental illness and addictions affect thousands of Nova Scotians. The impacts and suffering are felt by thousands more – partners, children, parents, friends, caregivers and the communities we live and work in.

Public Works -- NEW WORK

Executive Council -- Nova Scotians who want to contribute to strong communities are encouraged to apply to join an agency, board or commission.

Executive Council -- Les gens de la Nouvelle-Écosse qui souhaitent contribuer au mieux-être de leurs collectivités sont encouragés à postuler auprès d’un conseil, d’une agence ou d’une commission.

Labour, Skills and Immigration -- The Province is partnering with the Cape Breton Music Industry Cooperative (CBMIC) to offer skills and learning opportunities to musicians, helping to expand their industry knowledge and provide viable career options for those who want to make a living in the music industry.

Public Service Commission -- All 11,000 direct employees of the provincial government will be required to be fully vaccinated by November 30.

Justice -- The Province has appointed Dr. Katie Aubrecht, a disability and seniors care scholar, to conduct an independent review of the Accessibility Act.

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- Aujourd’hui 6 octobre, la Nouvelle-Écosse annonce un décès lié à la COVID-19. Une septuagénaire est décédée dans le secteur du centre.

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- Today, October 6, Nova Scotia is reporting one death related to COVID-19. A woman in her 70s in Central Zone has died.

Health and Wellness / Justice -- Today, October 6, the Province advised Alderney CFF Limited that it will purchase the Central Nova Scotia Correctional Facility and East Coast Forensic Hospital in Dartmouth when the lease expires in 2026.

Seniors and Long-Term Care -- The Province is supporting communities to become more age-friendly and inclusive through project funding from the Age-Friendly Communities Grant program.

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- Today, October 5, Nova Scotia is reporting 40 new cases of COVID-19 and 22 recoveries.

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- Aujourd'hui 5 octobre, la Nouvelle-Écosse signale 40 nouveaux cas de COVID-19 et 22 rétablissements.

Premier's Office -- Premier Tim Houston expressed deep sadness today, October 5, at the death of former premier Roger Bacon. Nova Scotia’s 21st premier died Monday evening at the age of 95.

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- La politique de vaccination obligatoire de la Nouvelle-Écosse a été mise à jour pour inclure les services correctionnels provinciaux et le secteur des services agréés de garde d'enfants.

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- Nova Scotia’s vaccine mandate has been updated to include provincial correctional services and the regulated child-care sector.

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- Today, October 4, Nova Scotia is reporting 86 new cases of COVID-19 and 94 recoveries since the last update on October 1.

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- Aujourd'hui 4 octobre, la Nouvelle-Écosse signale 86 nouveaux cas de COVID-19 et 94 rétablissements depuis la dernière mise à jour, le 1er octobre.