Government of Nova Scotia News

Premier's Office -- Premier Stephen McNeil announced today, Jan. 3, the government and forestry sector members of the transition team created to support sector workers and businesses affected by the announced closure of the Northern Pulp mill in Abercrombie, Pictou Co.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- NEW WORK

Health and Wellness -- Le vaccin antirotavirus est maintenant offert pour les bébés nés à partir du 1er novembre 2019.

Health and Wellness -- The rotavirus vaccine is now available to babies born on or after Nov. 1, 2019.

Premier's Office -- NOTE: The following is an op-ed from Premier Stephen McNeil. As 2019 comes to an end and a new year, a new decade begins, it is hard not to take a pause and reflect on why I am optimistic about the future of this province.

Health and Wellness -- Starting Wednesday, Jan. 1, anyone who wants to use the title massage therapist or registered massage therapist has to meet new requirements first.

Immigration / Health and Wellness -- Nova Scotia has broken immigration records again in 2019 as the province finds new ways to target workers in sectors with the greatest need.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- CONTINUING WORK

Service Nova Scotia and Internal Services -- NOTE: A list of the top baby names for 2019 follows this release. The 2019 information is current as of today, Dec. 27. Charlotte is Nova Scotians’ favourite baby name for 2019.

Fisheries and Aquaculture -- Anglers in the province or visiting can enjoy Nova Scotia’s 2020 winter fishing season, beginning Jan. 1.

Community Services -- Les gens de la Nouvelle-Écosse qui souhaitent exprimer leur opinion au sujet des dossiers d'adoption peuvent répondre au sondage en ligne jusqu'au 3 janvier.

Community Services -- Nova Scotians who would like to voice their opinion about adoption records have until Jan. 3 to complete the online survey.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- Residents from Nappan, Cumberland Co., were the first in Nova Scotia to drive over a new bridge that bears the name of Roger Bacon, former premier of the province.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- CONTINUING WORK

Human Rights Commission -- The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission has formally rescinded the Human Rights Award presented to Rana Zaman of Halifax on Dec. 10.

Premier's Office -- Northern Pulp in Pictou County will be forced to stop pumping effluent into Boat Harbour on Jan. 31, 2020.

Lieutenant Governor -- Le mercredi 1er janvier, de 11 h à 12 h 30, les gens de la Nouvelle-Écosse sont invités à assister à la réception du jour de l’An donnée par le lieutenant-gouverneur à la Résidence du gouverneur située au 1451 de la rue Barrington, à Halifax.

Lieutenant Governor -- Nova Scotians are invited to attend the annual lieutenant-governor's New Year's Day Levée on Wednesday, Jan. 1, at Government House, 1451 Barrington St., Halifax from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Immigration / Finance and Treasury Board -- The province’s population growth continues to set records thanks to the number of immigrants and people from other provinces who are choosing to live in Nova Scotia.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Le gouvernement fournira de l'eau potable à 324 écoles publiques en janvier jusqu'à ce que les analyses nécessaires pour déterminer la teneur en plomb puissent être effectuées.