Government of Nova Scotia News

Advanced Education -- The Province is supporting Nova Scotian students with the cost of post-secondary education by providing a one-time, needs-based grant and investing to reduce the cost of textbooks.

Environment and Climate Change -- NOTE: A list of newly designated and expanded wilderness areas and nature reserves follows this release. An area outside Halifax enjoyed and valued by generations of Nova Scotians for hiking, fishing, camping and enjoying the beauty and tranquility of nature is now protected forever.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Early childhood educators and employees working in licensed child-care centres will receive benefits and pensions for the first time.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Les éducateurs et éducatrices de la petite enfance et les employés des centres agréés de garde d'enfants auront accès, pour la première fois, à un régime d'avantages sociaux et de retraite.

Health and Wellness / Premier's Office -- Nova Scotians can now vote on ideas submitted to the Healthcare Improvement Challenge.

Mass Casualty Commission Response / Service Nova Scotia -- Almost 2,000 more new trunked mobile radios will be provided to volunteer emergency responders by the fall of 2024, improving their ability to communicate as they help Nova Scotians in times of need.

Municipal Affairs and Housing -- The Office of the Fire Marshal is reminding Nova Scotians to be fire safe at home this holiday season and all year long.

Public Works -- Work is underway on a multi-year rehabilitation plan that will extend the life of the Seal Island Bridge in Cape Breton by as many as 15 years.

Health and Wellness -- More people in Digby County now have access to primary healthcare with the addition of nine new healthcare professionals to the Digby Collaborative Family Practice team.

Nova Scotia Securities Commission -- NOTE: The following is a joint statement from the Nova Scotia Securities Commission, Halifax Regional Police and Halifax District RCMP. The Nova Scotia Securities Commission, Halifax Regional Police and Halifax District RCMP are warning Nova Scotians to be vigilant when investing in cryptocurrency assets as residents continue to lose substantial amounts of money to crypto-related scams.

Lieutenant-Governor -- Lt.-Gov. Arthur J. LeBlanc will host the New Year’s Day Levée at Government House in Halifax on Monday, January 1.

Finance and Treasury Board -- The second forecast update on Budget 2023-24: More Healthcare, Faster reflects historic investments in healthcare, costs to respond to this year’s flooding and wildfires and supports for seniors and vulnerable citizens.

Seniors and Long-Term Care -- A new pilot program, the first of its kind in Canada, will soon help seniors in the Preston area, Kings County and on the Halifax peninsula live more independently in their homes.

Justice -- Nova Scotians are invited to help develop a public transportation accessibility standard, the next phase of work in making the province accessible by 2030.

Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage -- Organizations across the province can now apply for funding to make accessibility and other improvements to community facilities.

Public Works -- NOTE: The projects listed below are planned road and bridge work. For the most up-to-date provincial traffic notices follow @511ns on the X platform, formerly Twitter, at https://twitter.com/511ns , call 511 or visit: https://511.novascotia.ca/ CONTINUING WORK

Long-Term Care Facilities / Seniors and Long-Term Care -- Seniors in the New Germany area who need long-term care will have access to a local modern facility with the replacement and expansion of the Rosedale Home for Special Care.

Natural Resources and Renewables -- The Province is taking advantage of federal funding to replace its fleet of four helicopter water bombers.

Natural Resources and Renewables / Premier's Office -- A new action plan will help grow Nova Scotia’s green hydrogen industry and advance the transition to clean energy.

Public Works -- More roads and highways across the province will be improved and made safer for Nova Scotians with increased investment by the government.