Government of Nova Scotia News

Human Rights Commission -- A travelling exhibit on loan from the Montreal Holocaust Museum will be displayed at Victoria Park, Sydney, from Nov. 2-14.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- RICHMOND COUNTY: Fullers Bridge

Premier's Office -- Premier Stephen McNeil offered congratulations today, Oct. 27, to Tim Houston on becoming the new leader of the Nova Scotia Progressive Conservative Party.

Fisheries and Aquaculture -- Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Keith Colwell is travelling to China Saturday, Oct. 27, to help promote business relationships in fisheries, aquaculture, agri-food and beverages.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- CONTINUING WORK

Human Rights Commission -- The independent Nova Scotia human rights board of inquiry in the case of Beth MacLean, Sheila Livingstone, Joseph Delaney and the Disability Rights Coalition of Nova Scotia v. Province of Nova Scotia, will resume on Tuesday, Oct 30, in Halifax.

Lieutenant Governor -- Le lieutenant-gouverneur Arthur J. LeBlanc a présenté la Médaille du souverain pour les bénévoles à 13 Néo-Écossais durant une cérémonie à la Résidence du gouverneur, aujourd’hui, 25 octobre, à Halifax.

Lieutenant Governor -- Lt.-Gov. Arthur J. LeBlanc presented thirteen Nova Scotians with the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers today, Oct. 25, at an investiture ceremony at Government House, in Halifax.

Lands and Forestry -- Nova Scotia’s provincial parks welcomed a record number of campers in 2018.

Energy and Mines -- Companies in Nova Scotia’s energy sector will continue to provide opportunities for students and recent graduates with support from government through the Energy Training Program.

Premier's Office -- Nova Scotia’s climate change plan will protect the pocketbooks of Nova Scotians and preserve the environment for future generations.

Premier's Office -- Premier Stephen McNeil will promote economic and investment opportunities in Nova Scotia during meetings in Calgary from Wednesday, Oct. 24 to Friday, Oct. 26.

Business -- Business and community leaders from across the province will gather in Yarmouth today, Oct. 23, to celebrate entrepreneurship and innovation in Nova Scotia’s businesses. About 200 Nova Scotians will attend Innovation Fête at Nova Scotia Community College’s (NSCC) Burridge campus.

Nova Scotia Business Inc. -- Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) has approved a business development incentive in the form of an innovation rebate for Michelin North America (Canada) Inc.

Nova Scotia Business Inc. -- Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) has approved a business development incentive in the form of a payroll rebate for Manulife’s continued growth in Halifax.

Tourism Nova Scotia -- Neil Black of Sherbrooke, Guysborough Co., will join Tourism Nova Scotia’s board of directors. His appointment was announced today, Oct. 22, by Geoff MacLellan, Minister responsible for Tourism Nova Scotia.

Internal Services -- Des mesures sont en place pour distribuer la correspondance et les chèques du gouvernement provincial en cas d'interruption de service chez Postes Canada.

Internal Services -- Plans are in place to distribute provincial government correspondence and cheques if there is a Canada Post postal service disruption.

Premier's Office -- The province has proclaimed Tuesday, Oct. 23, as HMCS Kootenay Day in remembrance of the worst peacetime accident in the history of the Royal Canadian Navy.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- CONTINUING WORK