Government of Nova Scotia News

Finance and Treasury Board -- Nova Scotians can help shape Budget 2019-20 and future budgets by sharing their views and comments as part of this year’s pre-budget consultation.

Emergency Management Office -- Le Bureau de gestion des urgences a activé le centre provincial de coordination en raison du mauvais temps et des pannes d'électricité qui touchent la province à l'heure actuelle.

Emergency Management Office -- The Emergency Management Office has activated the Provincial Coordination Centre because of the storm and power outages that are now impacting the province.

Health and Wellness -- Health and Wellness Minister Randy Delorey raised a flag at Province House today, Nov. 29, to mark HIV/AIDS Awareness Week and World AIDS Day.

Justice -- Police officers in Nova Scotia are receiving enhanced domestic violence training so they can respond more effectively to incidents of intimate partner violence and abuse.

Executive Council -- Provincial government offices in Richmond, Victoria and Inverness counties in Cape Breton will reopen today, Nov. 29, at 10 a.m. Offices in Cumberland, Pictou and Antigonish counties will delay opening until noon due to weather and road conditions.

Executive Council -- Provincial government offices in Richmond, Victoria and Inverness counties in Cape Breton as well as Cumberland, Pictou and Antigonish counties will delay opening today, Nov. 29, until 10 a.m. due to weather and road conditions.

Electoral Boundaries Commission -- REMARQUE : Le présent communiqué est publié au nom de la Commission de délimitation des circonscriptions électorales. La Commission indépendante de délimitation des circonscriptions électorales a publié son rapport préliminaire aujourd'hui 28 novembre, en français et en anglais.

Electoral Boundaries Commission -- NOTE: The following is sent on behalf of the Electoral Boundaries Commission. The Independent Electoral Boundaries Commission released its interim report today, Nov. 28, in both English and French.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- Nova Scotians and Bostonians anxiously await the lighting of the tree for Boston taking place Thursday, Nov. 29, on Boston Common.

Lands and Forestry -- The province is making the holiday season brighter and greener with the help of Nova Scotia Christmas trees.

Speaker's Office -- A portrait of the first NDP premier of Nova Scotia was unveiled today, Nov. 27, in the legislative chamber of Province House in Halifax.

Nova Scotia Business Inc. -- Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) has approved a business development incentive in the form of a payroll rebate for Monkedia LLC.

Nova Scotia Business Inc. -- Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) has approved a business development incentive in the form of an innovation rebate for John Ross and Sons Ltd.

Environment -- Wentworth Valley Wilderness Area will help create year-round tourism and business opportunities for Nova Scotians while protecting forest and habitat for wildlife.

Tourism Nova Scotia -- More than 1.3 million visitors came to Nova Scotia between June and September this year, with many businesses reporting an outstanding summer season.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- NEW WORK

Labour and Advanced Education -- On rappelle aux pêcheurs de homard du sud-ouest de la Nouvelle-Écosse de faire preuve de prudence pendant leur saison de pêche cette année.

Labour and Advanced Education -- Lobster fishermen in southwestern Nova Scotia are reminded to make safety a priority during this year’s fishing season.

Justice -- NOTE: The following is an op-ed from Justice Minister Mark Furey. Imagine what it might be like if those affected by crime could be part of a plan to work towards repairing the harm. What if there was a way for everyone to have a better understanding of the impact that a crime had on individuals and community?