Government of Nova Scotia News

Municipal Affairs and Housing -- Vicki Elliott-Lopez has been named the new Chair of the Executive Panel on Housing in the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM).

Emergency Management Office -- The Disaster Financial Assistance Program is now open for municipalities and others who suffered uninsurable losses as a result of this year’s wildfires in Halifax Regional Municipality, Shelburne County and Yarmouth County.

Community Services -- The new emergency shelter in Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) will open Friday, November 17, at 4 p.m. Located at 197-199 Windmill Rd. in Dartmouth, it will operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week until May 2026.

Labour, Skills and Immigration -- A consultant’s report is providing new information and guidance on how to keep the Donkin coal mine safe.

Natural Resources and Renewables -- Cape Breton Regional Municipality’s transit system is about to get a lot greener.

Public Works / Health and Wellness / Premier's Office -- Nova Scotians will receive more care, faster at the new Bayers Lake Community Outpatient Centre.

Economic Development -- The Province is supporting Nova Scotia entrepreneurs through new funding for startup hub Volta.

Public Works -- The Province is reminding Nova Scotians to prepare for winter driving conditions.

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

Premier's Office -- NOTE: The following is a statement from Premier Tim Houston. A video of the statement is available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DO6Zdjb7w-c Every November 11th, we honour the memory of those who gave their lives in service to our country and province. We pay tribute to their courage, their sacrifice and their legacy.

Community Services -- Women and gender-diverse people experiencing homelessness will soon have a dedicated, long-term supportive housing option in Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM).

Premier's Office -- Improving healthcare and building more housing were the focus of this fall’s historic session of the House of Assembly, which closed today, November 9.

Office of Addictions and Mental Health -- Nova Scotia’s volunteer firefighters and volunteer members of ground search and rescue teams will soon have access to new mental health supports.

Acadian Affairs and Francophonie -- Les gouvernements de la Nouvelle-Écosse et du Québec ont renouvelé leur accord de coopération et d'échanges, qui renforce les liens entre les deux provinces par la promotion de la collaboration intergouvernementale et du financement de projets conjoints.

Acadian Affairs and Francophonie -- The governments of Nova Scotia and Quebec have renewed their co-operation and exchange agreement, which strengthens ties between the two provinces by promoting intergovernmental collaboration and joint project funding.

Premier's Office / Justice -- Four extraordinary Nova Scotians received the Province’s highest recognition for bravery at a ceremony held today, November 8, in Halifax.

Municipal Affairs and Housing / African Nova Scotian Affairs -- Black-led community-based housing organizations now have more provincial support to pursue opportunities.

Premier's Office -- Canada’s premiers concluded their two-day meeting in Halifax today, November 6, united in their commitment to take action on the affordability challenges facing Canadians, along with the need to improve health services, tackle housing issues and strengthen strategic infrastructure.

Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission -- An independent human rights board of inquiry in the matter of Joan Liban vs. Dartmouth Senior Care Society, operating as Oakwood Terrace, has been adjourned.

Health and Wellness -- NOTE: The following is an op-ed from Dr. Ryan Sommers, Senior Regional Medical Officer of Health and Senior Medical Director Public Health, Nova Scotia Health. The leaves are falling, and with the changing seasons comes the unwelcome return of the influenza virus, along with other seasonal respiratory viruses. While influenza can impact people of all ages, it poses a higher risk for older adults.