Government of Nova Scotia News
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Press releases from the Government of Nova Scotia. Distributed by Communications Nova Scotia.
Updated: 4 hours 37 min ago
Province Invests in Radon Detectors and Encourages Testing
Health and Wellness / Energy and Mines -- Nova Scotians deserve to have information that can help them make important decisions about their health and home. That is why the province is helping families protect themselves from the risks of radon by making it easier to test for the radioactive gas.
Tourism Nova Scotia Program Wins National Innovation Award
Tourism Nova Scotia -- A Tourism Nova Scotia program, that partners with industry to develop new tourism experiences to attract visitors to the province, has been recognized nationally for excellence and innovation.
Strong Camping Season for Provincial Parks
Lands and Forestry -- Nova Scotia’s provincial parks had a strong 2019 season with nearly 80,000 campsite nights booked.
Halifax Regional Municipality, Dillmans Bridge, Meaghers Grant
Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY--Dillmans Bridge, Meaghers Grant
Nova Scotia Schools to Receive Book Highlighting Provincial History
Speaker's Office -- Students across the province will soon be able to unlock a significant piece of Nova Scotia’s history through the donation of a new book on Province House in Halifax.
Nova Scotia Recognized as a National Leader in Energy Efficiency
Energy and Mines -- Nova Scotia continues to be a North American leader in fighting climate change by reducing emissions and now our province is being recognized as a national leader for energy efficiency efforts.
North Sydney Health Facilities Moving Forward
Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal / Health and Wellness -- Government has issued a request for proposal for the CBRM Health Care Redevelopment Project that will result in improved health-care services in North Sydney.
Les candidatures sont ouvertes pour les 46e Prix provinciaux du bénévolat
Communities, Culture and Heritage -- Les Néo-Écossais qui connaissent un bénévole remarquable et dont les contributions méritent d’être soulignées peuvent maintenant proposer la candidature de cette personne pour les Prix provinciaux du bénévolat.
Nominations Now Open for the 46th Provincial Volunteer Awards
Communities, Culture and Heritage -- Nova Scotians who know an outstanding volunteer who deserves recognition, can now nominate them for a Provincial Volunteer Award.
Province Announces Funding to Improve Transit in Cape Breton
Communities, Culture and Heritage -- The province is investing in public transit in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality (CBRM) to help address the growing demand from students and other riders.
Film Production Announced
Nova Scotia Business Inc. -- Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) announced a newly approved production through the Nova Scotia Film and Television Production Incentive Fund today, Nov. 19.
Traffic Advisories, Yarmouth County
Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- YARMOUTH COUNTY: Birch Drive, Plymouth
Pictou County Tree Makes its Way to Boston
Communities, Culture and Heritage -- Nova Scotians bid farewell to a special 45-foot gift for the City of Boston today, Nov. 15.
Weekly Traffic Advisories
Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- CONTINUING WORK
Mental Health Investments Improving Wait Times for Crisis and Urgent Care
Health and Wellness -- Recent investments in crisis and urgent care services are helping to reduce wait times for people who most need mental health services.
Plan d’investissement dans les écoles pour 2019
Education and Early Childhood Development -- Le plan provincial d’investissement dans les écoles comprend maintenant une nouvelle école secondaire, des rénovations pour aménager des centres des métiers spécialisés et un nouveau bâtiment qui abritera une école secondaire pour adultes.
2019 School Capital Plan
Education and Early Childhood Development -- A new high school, renovations to make room for skilled trade centres and a new building for an adult high school, are some of the projects added to the province’s school capital plan.
Supporting Community Efforts in Doctor Recruitment and Retention in Pictou County
Communities, Culture and Heritage -- Healthy Pictou County is receiving a $13,875 grant through the new Healthy Communities Stream to support community efforts to attract and retain new doctors.
Conflict of Interest Commissioner Appointed
Speaker's Office -- Government has appointed former Chief Justice Joseph Kennedy as the province’s conflict of interest commissioner.
Sondage en ligne au sujet des dossiers d'adoption
Community Services -- Le gouvernement a lancé un sondage en ligne pour demander l'opinion des gens de la Nouvelle-Écosse au sujet des dossiers d'adoption ouverts.