Government of Nova Scotia News
Press releases from the Government of Nova Scotia. Distributed by Communications Nova Scotia.
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Two New Cases of COVID-19
COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- As of today, Aug. 28, Nova Scotia has five active cases of COVID-19. Two new cases were identified on Thursday, Aug. 27.
Weekly Traffic Advisories
Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- CONTINUING WORK
Sexual Violence Prevention Grants Support More Projects
Labour and Advanced Education -- The province is funding more projects to prevent sexual violence and keep students safe on university and community college campuses.
Supporting Royal Canadian Legion Facilities
Communities, Culture and Heritage -- Legions are gathering places where people of all ages connect with their communities. That is why government is investing $100,000 in the Legion Capital Assistance Program to help with upgrades to Royal Canadian Legion facilities.
Aucun nouveau cas de COVID-19
COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- Aujourd’hui, 27 août, la Nouvelle-Écosse compte cinq cas évolutifs de la COVID-19. Aucun nouveau cas n’a été dépisté le mercredi 26 août.
No New Cases of COVID-19
COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- As of today, Aug. 27, Nova Scotia has five active cases of COVID-19. No new cases were identified on Wednesday, Aug. 26.
Students Graduate With Less Debt
Labour and Advanced Education -- The Nova Scotia Loan Forgiveness Program is helping more young people graduate and start their careers with less debt. Government has forgiven about $8 million in Nova Scotia student loans for more than 1,000 Nova Scotia students who graduated from Nova Scotia universities in 2020.
Assouplissement des restrictions dans les foyers de soins de longue durée et relativement à certains rassemblements
COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- Le premier ministre Stephen McNeil et le Dr Robert Strang, médecin-hygiéniste en chef, ont annoncé, aujourd'hui 26 août, que la Nouvelle-Écosse assouplit davantage les restrictions dans les établissements de soins de longue durée. Il s'agit de l'une des annonces effectuées aujourd'hui dans le cadre de l'intervention en réponse à la pandémie de COVID-19 en Nouvelle-Écosse.
Province Further Eases Restrictions in Long-Term Care, Allows Some Large Gatherings, Sets Group Size for Before- and After-School Programs
COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- Premier Stephen McNeil and Dr. Robert Strang, chief medical officer of health, announced today, Aug. 26, that Nova Scotia is further loosening restrictions for long-term care residents. This was one of several items announced as part of the COVID-19 pandemic response in Nova Scotia.
One New Case of COVID-19
COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- As of today, Aug. 26, Nova Scotia has five active cases of COVID-19. One new case was identified on Tuesday, Aug. 25.
Un nouveau cas de COVID-19
COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- Aujourd’hui 26 août, la Nouvelle-Écosse compte cinq cas évolutifs de la COVID-19. Un nouveau cas a été dépisté le mardi 25 août.
No New Cases of COVID-19
COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- As of today, Aug. 25, Nova Scotia has four active cases of COVID-19. No new cases were identified on Monday, Aug. 24.
Aucun nouveau cas de COVID-19
COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- Aujourd’hui, 25 août, la Nouvelle-Écosse compte quatre cas évolutifs de la COVID-19. Aucun nouveau cas n’a été dépisté le lundi 24 août.
Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation First-Quarter Results
Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation -- The Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC) released its first-quarter financial results today, Aug. 25, for April 1 to June 28, 2020.
Nova Scotia Leading Virtual Forestry Trade Missions
Lands and Forestry / Intergovernmental Affairs --
Nova Scotia’s forestry sector is evolving, and the province is exploring best practices and new markets around the world.
Aucun nouveau cas de COVID-19
COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- Aujourd’hui, 24 août, la Nouvelle-Écosse compte sept cas évolutifs de la COVID-19. Aucun nouveau cas n’a été dépisté le dimanche 23 août.
No New Cases of COVID-19
COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- As of today, Aug. 24, Nova Scotia has seven active cases of COVID-19. No new cases were identified on Sunday, Aug. 23.
New Contest Encourages Nova Scotians to Explore Their Province
Tourism Nova Scotia -- A new contest launched by Tourism Nova Scotia this week encourages Nova Scotians and Atlantic Canadians to explore the province and support local businesses.
La Nouvelle-Écosse annonce un autre décès et deux nouveaux cas de COVID-19
COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- Aujourd’hui, 23 août, la Nouvelle-Écosse compte sept cas évolutifs de la COVID-19. Deux nouveaux cas ont été dépistés le samedi 22 août.
Nova Scotia Reports One More Death, Two New Case of COVID-19
COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- As of today, Aug. 23, Nova Scotia has seven active cases of COVID-19. Two new cases were identified on Saturday, Aug. 22.
