Government of Nova Scotia News

Natural Resources and Renewables -- Many large-scale electricity customers will be able to save money and reach their climate change goals with clean power thanks to the new Green Choice Program.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Nova Scotia is increasing transparency in the public school system and strengthening the voices of local families, students and school advisory councils (SACs).

Education and Early Childhood Development -- La Province augmente la transparence au sein du système des écoles publiques et donne plus de poids aux voix des familles, des élèves et des comités d’école consultatifs (CEC).

Health and Wellness -- At Province House today, December 1, Nova Scotia joins organizations across the planet marking World AIDS Day by flying a white flag with a red ribbon.

Finance and Treasury Board -- Nova Scotians can share their ideas for the provincial budget during the Province’s annual budget consultation.

Finance and Treasury Board -- Les gens de la Nouvelle-Écosse peuvent soumettre leurs idées au sujet du budget provincial lors de la consultation annuelle prébudgétaire organisée par la Province.

Seniors and Long-Term Care -- More seniors in the Musquodoboit Valley and surrounding communities will have access to needed long-term care with a new, expanded facility.

Advanced Education / Education and Early Childhood Development -- Two new, accelerated bachelor of education (B.Ed.) programs at Cape Breton University will help get more teachers into Nova Scotia’s classrooms faster.

Lieutenant-Governor -- The Province’s Deputy Minister of Health and Wellness, Jeannine Lagassé, has been named the 2023 recipient of the Lieutenant-Governor’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration.

Office of Addictions and Mental Health -- Les gens de la Nouvelle-Écosse qui pensent au suicide ou qui s'inquiètent d'une autre personne qui pourrait penser au suicide ont maintenant une autre façon d'obtenir de l'aide.

Office of Addictions and Mental Health -- Nova Scotians thinking about attempting suicide or worried about someone else who may be thinking about suicide now have another place to turn to for help.

Natural Resources and Renewables -- Nineteen students pursuing energy-related studies have been awarded the Nova Scotia Clean Economy Scholarship.

Health and Wellness -- Nova Scotians can now see updated healthcare data on the Action for Health website.

Natural Resources and Renewables -- Carters Beach, one of Nova Scotia’s most beautiful beaches, will soon be designated as a provincial park.

Long-Term Care Facilities / Seniors and Long-Term Care -- People living in and around Caledonia, Queens County, will have access to a new, modern long-term care facility with the replacement of the North Queens Nursing Home.

Municipal Affairs and Housing -- The Province and Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) are working together to issue development agreements for designated special planning areas in Bedford West.

Long-Term Care Facilities / Seniors and Long-Term Care -- More South Shore seniors who need long-term care will have access to local, modern rooms when the new 96-room Hillside Pines Home for Special Care opens in 2029.

Long-Term Care Facilities / Seniors and Long-Term Care -- More Cape Breton seniors in need of long-term care will have access to new, modern facilities with the replacement of both Northside Community Guest Home and Miners Memorial Manor in 2032.

Long-Term Care Facilities / Seniors and Long-Term Care -- Seniors in Pictou County will have more access to long-term care with the construction of a new nursing home in Westville.

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/ NEW WORK