Government of Nova Scotia News

Nova Scotia Business Inc. -- Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) announced three newly approved productions through the Nova Scotia Film and Television Production Incentive Fund today, Oct. 1.

Nova Scotia Business Inc. -- Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) has approved a business development incentive in the form of an innovation rebate for 3284906 Nova Scotia Ltd., operating as Nova Scotia Spirit Co. based in Pictou County, has been an owner-operated spirits manufacturing company since 2015.

Community Services / Communities, Culture and Heritage -- A grant program that opens today, Oct. 1, will strengthen community programs and services that help Nova Scotians struggling to make ends meet.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Magazine Hill

Premier's Office / Public Service Commission -- Three individuals and three teams were honoured with the most prestigious government award, today, Sept. 30.

Finance and Treasury Board -- Nova Scotia’s population is at a new all-time high thanks to the number of immigrants and people from other provinces who are choosing to make their homes here.

Environment -- NOTE: A list of the protected areas follows the release. Protected areas protect biodiversity and habitat and offer opportunities for recreation, education, research and tourism. That’s why government is designating 17 new and expanded protected areas around the province.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- A new high school for students and families in the Conseil scolaire acadian provincial (CSAP) will support French first-language learning across the Halifax Regional Municipality.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Une nouvelle école pour les élèves et les familles du Conseil scolaire acadien provincial (CSAP) renforcera l'apprentissage en français langue maternelle à l'échelle de la Municipalité régionale d'Halifax.

Municipal Affairs and Housing -- Note: A full list of municipal projects receiving support follows the release. Access to safe drinking water and wastewater treatment are vital for building strong, vibrant communities. That’s why eight communities across Nova Scotia will receive more than $922,000 for water and wastewater projects through the Provincial Capital Assistance Program.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- As CBRM Health Care Redevelopment moves forward, government recognizes the importance of sports and recreation to the youth and community of New Waterford and area.

Seniors -- Older Nova Scotians are enjoying healthy, longer lives. They are entrepreneurs, business leaders, active volunteers, mentors and caregivers. Seniors’ Week celebrates older adults and their contributions to their communities.

Health and Wellness -- Every day, paramedics work on the front lines of our health care system providing care and comfort to Nova Scotians.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- The removal of the crane which collapsed during Hurricane Dorian will begin once final inspections are completed over the weekend.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- NEW WORK

Fisheries and Aquaculture -- As Nova Scotia’s seafood industry continues to grow and modernize, it’s important that the province’s regulations are updated to support competitiveness and reflect today’s standards.

Health and Wellness -- Medical students are getting hands-on training in Cape Breton through a new program designed to introduce future doctors to practicing in rural communities.

Premier's Office -- Government enters the fall sitting of the legislature ready to advance the interests of Nova Scotians with respect to the environment, economy, support for women and health care.

Environment -- Nova Scotians want to do more to help protect our environment and keep plastics out of our lakes, waterways and oceans. Government wants to do more, too – that’s why it is banning single-use plastic bags.

Immigration -- NOTE TO EDITORS: Minister of Immigration Lena Metlege Diab will be available to media at Province House this afternoon. A recruitment team is heading back to the United Kingdom (U.K.) this week to try to attract more doctors to live and work in Nova Scotia.