Government of Nova Scotia News

Health and Wellness -- Information about breast density is an important part of breast cancer screening and ensuring early detection and treatment. That is why it will now be automatically included in a woman’s screening mammography report. Nova Scotia is the first province in Canada to use a software that assesses breast density and automatically shares results.

Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation -- The Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC) released its second quarter results today, Oct. 29, for July 1 to Sept. 29.

Auditor General -- Le vérificateur général Michael Pickup a présenté, aujourd'hui 29 octobre, un rapport sur son travail de vérification financière. Le rapport contient trois chapitres : résultats du travail de vérification financière; renseignements financiers de la Nouvelle-Écosse – comptes publics de 2019; et cybersécurité, carte pour petits achats et suivis sur les observations des années précédentes.

Auditor General -- Auditor General Michael Pickup, reported today, Oct. 29,

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- Every community needs places where people can gather and celebrate. That is why government is making investments to improve existing cultural and community facilities.

Justice -- Families of first responders who die as a result of their duties can receive a $300,000 memorial grant to recognize their sacrifice and service.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- Workers successfully removed the final pieces of the crane that were lying on the top storey of the Olympus building today, Oct. 26.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- CONTINUING WORK

Communities, Culture and Heritage / Acadian Affairs and Francophonie -- Acadian touring artist, musical and artistic director, and educator Daniel LeBlanc is the 2019 recipient of the Prix Grand-Pré.

Communities, Culture and Heritage / Acadian Affairs and Francophonie -- Daniel LeBlanc, artiste acadien en tournée, directeur musical et artistique et éducateur, est le lauréat du Prix Grand-Pré de 2019.

Regulatory Affairs and Service Effectiveness -- Nova Scotian businesses are saving more than $34 million a year thanks to the efforts of the Office of Regulatory Affairs and Service Effectiveness.

Energy and Mines -- Nova Scotia’s Bay of Fundy is the place to be to develop tidal energy technology. An independent and competitive process will be used to attract a new tidal project to fill the vacant berth at the Fundy Ocean Research Centre for Energy (FORCE).

Lieutenant Governor -- William Lahey was awarded the 2019 Lieutenant Governor's Award for Excellence in Public Administration today, Oct. 24.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- Nova Scotia’s creative industries have proven themselves on the world stage and have potential for even more growth. That is why government is helping small businesses in the creative sector bring their products to global markets.

Justice -- Government is offering a reward of up to $150,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the homicide of 19-year-old Triston Reece.

Premier's Office -- The province has filed a notice of action and motion for an injunction in Nova Scotia Supreme Court that would force Crown attorneys to stop their illegal strike action.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- Workers successfully removed the top section of the main tower of the fallen crane in Halifax late Tuesday, Oct. 22.

Environment -- Nova Scotians understand that climate change is a global emergency and thanks to their hard work, the province is a national leader in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Labour and Advanced Education -- Employers across the province are discovering how hiring skilled young workers can benefit their business through the Graduate to Opportunity program.

Premier's Office -- The province has proclaimed today, Oct. 23, as HMCS Kootenay Day in remembrance of the worst peacetime accident in the history of the Royal Canadian Navy.