Government of Nova Scotia News

Justice -- A 29-year-old man was found unresponsive in his cell at the Central Nova Scotia Correctional Facility in Dartmouth on Monday, Sept. 10.

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, Sept. 11.

Energy and Mines -- Nova Scotia communities will be able to save money on their energy bills and reduce emissions with support from a new government program.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- A new bus service will better link Lunenburg County and Halifax and help more Nova Scotians connect to jobs, services, medical appointments, schools and opportunities.

Labour and Advanced Education -- This year’s recipient of the Nova Scotia Council of the Federation Literacy Award is a graduate of the Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC), receiving her high school diploma for adults in 2017.

Electoral Boundaries Commission -- REMARQUE : Le présent communiqué est publié au nom de la Commission de délimitation des circonscriptions électorales La Commission de délimitation des circonscriptions électorales mène une consultation publique afin d'obtenir les commentaires du public sur la délimitation des circonscriptions électorales dans le but de rédiger son rapport préliminaire.

Electoral Boundaries Commission -- NOTE: The following is sent on behalf of the Electoral Boundaries Commission. The Electoral Boundaries Commission is holding consultations to obtain public input about the provincial electoral boundaries for their Interim Report.

Lands and Forestry -- Forest ministers from across the country concluded discussions and renewed their vision for Canada’s forests at their annual meeting today, Sept. 7, in Halifax.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- NEW WORK ---

Human Rights Commission -- Gail Gatchalian, chair of an independent board of inquiry in the matter of Warren Reed, Ben Marston, Paul Vienneau, Jeremy MacDonald and Kelly McKenna v. Province of Nova Scotia issued her decision late Thursday, Sept. 6.

Service Nova Scotia -- Nova Scotia’s entrepreneurs will soon benefit from the lowest incorporation fees in the country.

Business -- Develop Nova Scotia will help connect communities and create vibrant places that strengthen the province’s economy.

Justice -- NOTE: The following is an op-ed from Justice Minister Mark Furey. Over the last few weeks, attention has been focused on Nova Scotia’s largest correctional facility, the Central Nova Scotia Correctional Facility in Burnside.

Premier's Office -- Nova Scotian success stories were highlighted today, Sept. 6, as the second session of the 63rd General Assembly of the Nova Scotia legislature got underway.

Speech from the Throne -- The following is the speech from the throne read today, Sept. 6, 2018, by Lt.-Gov. Arthur J. LeBlanc at the opening of the second session of the 63rd General Assembly of Nova Scotia. I would like to begin by acknowledging that we are in Mi’kma’ki, the traditional territory of the Mi’kmaq people.

Aboriginal Affairs / Intergovernmental Affairs / Lands and Forestry -- Provincial government employees are giving back to their communities and making a splash as they kick off their annual workplace fundraising campaign for United Way with six harbour swims.

Internal Services -- A list of documents available for public disclosure from Information Access and Privacy Services is now available online.

Health and Wellness -- NOTE: Biographies for the members of the advisory panel follows this release. Minister of Health and Wellness Randy Delorey has appointed an expert advisory panel to look at ways to improve the quality of long-term care in Nova Scotia.

Public Prosecution Service -- Le Service des poursuites publiques a annoncé, aujourd'hui 5 septembre, la nomination de Keavin Mathieu Finnerty à titre de procureur de la Couronne.

Public Prosecution Service -- The appointment of new Crown attorney Keavin Mathieu Finnerty in Sydney was announced today, Sept.5, by the Public Prosecution Service.