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Province Invests in Radon Detectors and Encourages Testing

Thu, 11/21/2019 - 10:09
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

Thu, 11/21/2019 - 09:45
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

Thu, 11/21/2019 - 09:28
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

Wed, 11/20/2019 - 21:13
Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY--Dillmans Bridge, Meaghers Grant

Nova Scotia Schools to Receive Book Highlighting Provincial History

Wed, 11/20/2019 - 11:50
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

Tue, 11/19/2019 - 12:48
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

Tue, 11/19/2019 - 12:41
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

Tue, 11/19/2019 - 12:28
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

Tue, 11/19/2019 - 12:27
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

Tue, 11/19/2019 - 12:14
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

Tue, 11/19/2019 - 09:01
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

Mon, 11/18/2019 - 09:34
Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- YARMOUTH COUNTY: Birch Drive, Plymouth

Pictou County Tree Makes its Way to Boston

Fri, 11/15/2019 - 11:14
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

Fri, 11/15/2019 - 11:03
Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- CONTINUING WORK

Mental Health Investments Improving Wait Times for Crisis and Urgent Care

Thu, 11/14/2019 - 11:15
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

Thu, 11/14/2019 - 10:22
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

Thu, 11/14/2019 - 10:20
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

Thu, 11/14/2019 - 08:33
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

Wed, 11/13/2019 - 10:10
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

Wed, 11/13/2019 - 08:02
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.

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