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Provincial Parks Closed Due to Hurricane Dorian

Thu, 09/05/2019 - 15:39
Lands and Forestry -- All provincial campgrounds, beaches and day-use parks, and the Shubenacadie Provincial Wildlife Park, will close at dusk on Friday, Sept. 6, because of severe weather conditions expected from Hurricane Dorian.

New Highway Interchange for Bridgewater

Wed, 09/04/2019 - 09:41
Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- Government is supporting economic growth and improved road safety with a $20.4 million investment in new highway infrastructure in Bridgewater.

New School Year, More Supports for Students

Wed, 09/04/2019 - 08:03
Education and Early Childhood Development -- Thousands of new and returning students across the province will benefit from greater access to programs and services this year

Plus de soutien pour les élèves pendant la rentrée scolaire

Wed, 09/04/2019 - 07:59
Education and Early Childhood Development -- Des milliers d'élèves à l'échelle de la province profiteront d'un accès amélioré aux programmes et aux services cette année.

Film Productions Announced

Tue, 09/03/2019 - 09:33
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, Sept. 3.

Weekly Traffic Advisories

Fri, 08/30/2019 - 11:15
Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- NEW WORK

Labour Day Celebration Message

Fri, 08/30/2019 - 08:12
Labour and Advanced Education -- NOTE: The following is a statement from the Minister of Labour and Advanced Education Labi Kousoulis. Please join me in celebrating all of the hard-working Nova Scotians who are helping shape a safe and prosperous province.

Energy Efficiency Upgrades for Mi’kmaw Homes

Thu, 08/29/2019 - 13:45
Energy and Mines -- Thousands of Mi’kmaw people across Nova Scotia will receive energy efficiency upgrades to their homes as part of an initiative being offered for the first time in Canada.

Interim Review Officer Appointed

Thu, 08/29/2019 - 08:18
Justice -- Government has appointed an acting Freedom of Information Protection of Privacy (FOIPOP) review officer and privacy review officer, effective Sept. 1.

Improvements to Small Claims Court

Thu, 08/29/2019 - 08:00
Justice -- Government is improving access to small claims court and simplifying the process, including waiving fees for low-income Nova Scotians.

Controlled Access Highway in Digby Opens

Wed, 08/28/2019 - 08:55
Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- Travellers now have a safer road to drive on through Digby County.

Consultation publique au sujet d'un projet de loi sur l'économie verte

Tue, 08/27/2019 - 11:39
Environment -- Les gens de la Nouvelle-Écosse qui s'intéressent à un environnement propre et à une économie saine peuvent soumettre leurs commentaires au sujet d'une nouvelle loi.

Province Seeks Input on Proposed Green Economy Legislation

Tue, 08/27/2019 - 11:27
Environment -- Nova Scotians interested in a clean environment and healthy economy can give their input for new legislation.

First Quarter Results

Tue, 08/27/2019 - 09:16
Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation -- The Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC) released its first quarter results today, Aug. 27, for April 1, 2019 to June 30, 2019.

Film Production Announced

Tue, 08/27/2019 - 09:00
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, Aug. 27.

Second Session of the Sixty-Third General Assembly to Resume Sept. 26

Fri, 08/23/2019 - 14:58
Speaker's Office -- The sec

Weekly Traffic Advisories

Fri, 08/23/2019 - 11:37
Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- NEW WORK

Nouvelle politique provinciale sur les activités parascolaires dans les écoles

Wed, 08/21/2019 - 10:22
Education and Early Childhood Development -- Les écoles auront plus d’options à leur disposition pour encadrer les activités parascolaires des élèves en septembre.

New Provincial Policy Will Support Extracurricular Activity in Schools

Wed, 08/21/2019 - 10:21
Education and Early Childhood Development -- Schools will have more options to support extracurricular activities for students in September.

Public Invited Onboard the CSS Acadia

Wed, 08/21/2019 - 10:11
Communities, Culture and Heritage -- The historic CSS Acadia on the Halifax waterfront is open to the public this Thursday, Aug. 22 and Friday, Aug. 23, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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