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Construction of Dialysis Unit at Dartmouth General Hospital Moving Forward

Tue, 10/15/2019 - 10:26
Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal / Health and Wellness -- Nova Scotians want better access to dialysis treatment. That is why government is moving ahead with an expansion of the dialysis unit at Dartmouth General Hospital.

Améliorez les choses en devenant membre d’un conseil, d’une agence ou d’une commission

Tue, 10/15/2019 - 10:01
Executive Council -- C’est en devenant bénévoles que les Néo-Écossais peuvent faire entendre leur voix, qu’ils peuvent améliorer la vie de leurs concitoyens et qu’ils peuvent acquérir de nouvelles compétences.

Make a Difference by Joining an Agency, Board or Commission

Tue, 10/15/2019 - 09:58
Executive Council -- Nova Scotians can have their voices heard, make a difference in their communities and learn new skills by becoming a volunteer.

Film Production Announced

Tue, 10/15/2019 - 09:12
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, Oct. 15.

Sections of fallen crane removed

Mon, 10/14/2019 - 18:40
Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal --

Private Sector Employment at Record High

Fri, 10/11/2019 - 14:01
Finance and Treasury Board -- Private sector employment has grown to over 300,000 jobs for the first time ever in Nova Scotia.

Weekly Traffic Advisories

Fri, 10/11/2019 - 10:58
Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- CONTINUING WORK

Crane Removal Update

Fri, 10/11/2019 - 09:47
Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- The removal of the crane that collapsed onto a Halifax apartment building during Hurricane Dorian is scheduled to get underway Sunday, Oct. 13.

New Highway 102/103 Ramp to Open

Fri, 10/11/2019 - 08:41
Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- Some motorists in the Halifax Regional Municipality will soon experience an improved commute with the opening of a new ramp and overpass as part of upgrades to the Highway 102/103 interchange.

New Act Sets Out Requirements for Massage Therapists

Fri, 10/11/2019 - 08:22
Health and Wellness -- Nova Scotians should have confidence that the massage therapists they visit are trained professionals. That is why government is taking steps to regulate the profession.

Records of Royal Commission on Donald Marshall Jr. Prosecution Now Online

Thu, 10/10/2019 - 14:30
Aboriginal Affairs / Communities, Culture and Heritage -- The wrongful conviction of Donald Marshall Jr. is a significant part of Nova Scotia's history. Nova Scotians can now access the records of the Royal Commission on the Donald Marshall Jr. Prosecution online.

Amendments to the Municipal Elections Act

Thu, 10/10/2019 - 12:37
Municipal Affairs and Housing -- Government wants to make it easier for Nova Scotians to vote in municipal elections or run for council.

Legislative Changes Clarify Rules for Elected Officials

Thu, 10/10/2019 - 12:28
Justice / Municipal Affairs and Housing -- Legislative amendments, introduced today, Oct. 10, will provide clarity for elected officials and protect against potential conflicts of interest.

First All-Indigenous Class Graduates from Atlantic Trades Business Seal Program

Thu, 10/10/2019 - 10:31
Labour and Advanced Education -- Nova Scotia’s first all-Indigenous and all-journeypersons class has graduated from the Atlantic Trades Business Seal program.

SchoolsPlus Expansion Highlighted on World Mental Health Day

Thu, 10/10/2019 - 09:46
Education and Early Childhood Development -- Students and families in schools need access to mental health services and supports no matter where they live. To help increase access, SchoolsPlus is now available to all students and families provincewide.

L'expansion d’ÉcolesPlus mise à l’honneur en cette Journée mondiale de la santé mentale

Thu, 10/10/2019 - 09:46
Education and Early Childhood Development -- Les familles et les élèves des écoles doivent avoir accès à des services et à du soutien en santé mentale peu importe où ils vivent. Pour améliorer l’accès à ces services, l’initiative ÉcolesPlus est maintenant offerte à tous les élèves et à toutes les familles dans la province.

Des changements à la loi pour remanier les circonscriptions électorales

Wed, 10/09/2019 - 12:26
Justice -- Un projet de loi pour remanier la carte électorale de la province a été déposé aujourd’hui 9 octobre.

Changes to Legislation Will Redraw Electoral Boundaries

Wed, 10/09/2019 - 12:26
Justice -- Legislation to redraw the province’s electoral map was introduced today, Oct. 9.

Committee Releases Guidelines for Sexual Violence Prevention on Campuses

Wed, 10/09/2019 - 12:18
Labour and Advanced Education -- Students deserve to feel safe on university and college campuses in the province. That is why work is advancing to support a change in the culture and strong survivor-centric sexual violence policies.

Publication de lignes directrices pour la prévention de la violence sexuelle sur les campus

Wed, 10/09/2019 - 12:12
Labour and Advanced Education -- Les étudiants et les étudiantes méritent de se sentir en sécurité sur les campus universitaires et collégiaux de la province. C'est pourquoi le travail se poursuit à l'appui d'un changement de culture et de la mise en place de politiques robustes axées sur les victimes de violence sexuelle.

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