Government of Nova Scotia News

Labour, Skills and Immigration / Fisheries and Aquaculture -- Lobster fishing season along the province’s south shore and in southwestern Nova Scotia is about to start, bringing excitement and opportunity, but also great risk.

Environment and Climate Change -- Several organizations are receiving funding to help protect communities, residents and natural areas from the impacts of climate change.

Justice -- Attorney General and Justice Minster Brad Johns has accepted the resignation of Karen Hudson, KC (King’s counsel), as acting director of the Nova Scotia Public Prosecution Service (PPS). Ms. Hudson is stepping down for health reasons.

Long-Term Care Facilities / Seniors and Long-Term Care -- More seniors in the Truro area will have access to modern, single-bed long-term care rooms with the replacement of two local nursing homes.

Community Services -- The Province is creating a new funding stream to support income assistance clients with a disability or serious medical condition while taking action on the human rights remedy.

Economic Development -- NOTE: This release is issued on behalf of the Forestry Innovation Transition Trust. The Nova Scotia Forestry Innovation Transition Trust is investing $9.85 million in a new program to support businesses facing increased costs from adopting more sustainable forestry practices.

Public Works -- People and businesses in the Truro area will benefit from improved road safety and travel times with the construction of a new roundabout at a busy intersection in the community.

Long-Term Care Facilities / Seniors and Long-Term Care -- Seniors in Kings County will have more access to long-term care with a new, 144-room home expected to open in 2028. A service provider to build and operate the facility will be selected through a competitive process.

Natural Resources and Renewables -- The Province has decided to focus first on building the regulatory framework for offshore wind energy development in areas jointly managed with the federal government before considering waters under solely provincial jurisdiction.

Justice -- The Province is offering a reward of up to $150,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for the homicide of Nathaniel Brown.

Seniors and Long-Term Care -- More seniors in Shelburne and surrounding communities who need long-term care will have access with the addition of 48 rooms to the new Roseway Manor.

Education and Early Childhood Development / Agriculture -- More students can enjoy fresh, local food at lunchtime with the arrival of fresh food carts at their schools.

Advanced Education -- The Province is building new student housing at four Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) campuses to provide students with more affordable options and ease pressure on the local housing supply.

Municipal Affairs and Housing -- More affordable housing options are coming to Halifax Regional Municipality and Bridgewater.

Labour, Skills and Immigration -- Nova Scotians can now access a tool to confidentially report fraud, financial impropriety or suspicious financial activity involving organizations funded by the skills and learning branch of the Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration.

Long-Term Care Facilities / Seniors and Long-Term Care -- More seniors will receive needed long-term care with additional new and replacement rooms across the province.

Health and Wellness -- A three-year agreement was ratified by members of the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 727 today, November 17.

Service Nova Scotia -- The Province is warning customers of Maritime Fuels to take steps to stop any pre-scheduled payments after the company declared bankruptcy this week.

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

Natural Resources and Renewables -- Anyone caught dumping on Crown land can expect a bigger fine under the Crown Lands Act.