Government of Nova Scotia News

Lieutenant Governor -- Cette année, jusqu’à cinq vins d’établissements viticoles de la Nouvelle-Écosse seront choisis pour recevoir le prix du lieutenant-gouverneur pour l’excellence des vins de la Nouvelle-Écosse.

Lieutenant Governor -- Up to five wines from Nova Scotian wineries will be selected for the 2019 Lieutenant Governor's Award for Excellence in Nova Scotia Wines.

Human Rights Commission -- Prof. Scot Wortley, doctor of criminology at the University of Toronto, presented his independent report on the issue of police street checks today, March 27.

Finance and Treasury Board -- Communities in the Annapolis Valley will benefit from investments in health care, education, the economy and communities as part of Budget 2019-20.

Finance and Treasury Board -- Communities in southern Nova Scotia will benefit from investments in health care, education, the economy and communities as part of Budget 2019-20.

Finance and Treasury Board -- Communities in northern Nova Scotia will benefit from investments in health care, education, the economy and communities as part of Budget 2019-20.

Finance and Treasury Board -- Communities in central Nova Scotia will benefit from investments in health care, education, the economy and communities as part of Budget 2019-20.

Finance and Treasury Board -- Communities in Cape Breton will benefit from investments in health care, education, communities and the economy as part of Budget 2019-20.

Finance and Treasury Board -- Government tabled its fourth consecutive balanced budget today, March 26, with continued investments in health care, education, communities and the economy.

Auditor General -- Dans son rapport de mars 2019 au sujet du suivi des recommandations effectuées dans le cadre de 16 vérifications opérationnelles en 2015 et en 2016, le vérificateur général Michael Pickup souligne que le gouvernement continue d'aborder les recommandations découlant de ses vérifications précédentes, mais que des risques demeurent présents lorsque le gouvernement n'effectue pas les améliorations qu'il s'engage à apporter.

Auditor General -- In his March 2019 Report on the Follow-up of 2015 and 2016 Recommendations made in 16 performance audits released today, March 26, Auditor General Michael Pickup noted the government continues to address recommendations from his previous audits, but risks remain when the government does not complete the improvements it said it would.

Lands and Forestry -- On rappelle aux Néo-Écossais qu’ils doivent tenir compte des interdictions de brûlage durant la saison de risque élevé de feu de forêt, période qui s’étend officiellement jusqu’au 15 octobre.

Lands and Forestry -- Nova Scotians are reminded to check before they burn during wildfire risk season, which officially runs until Oct.15.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal / Health and Wellness -- The Cape Breton Regional Hospital is getting a new emergency department, critical care department and cancer centre as part of a major expansion.

Nova Scotia Business Inc. -- Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) has announced a newly approved production through the Nova Scotia Film and Television Production Incentive Fund today, March 25.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- CONTINUING WORK

Immigration / Finance and Treasury Board -- Nova Scotia’s population reached a new all-time high at the beginning of 2019 at 965,382 people.

Justice -- Nova Scotians ordered by the courts to make restitution payments now have the option of paying online.

Health and Wellness -- Government is making it easier to access specialized long-term care equipment, and is making more information available about the sector.

Health and Wellness -- Construction of a new six-station dialysis unit at the Glace Bay Hospital is expected to begin this spring.