Government of Nova Scotia News

Immigration -- Nova Scotia representatives will be in the United Kingdom (U.K.) next week to continue promoting Nova Scotia and attracting more doctors to the province. Seven new doctors have already been approved through the new Physician Immigration Stream.

Nova Scotia Business Inc. -- Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) has approved two new business development incentives in the form of an innovation rebate.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Plus de 8 000 élèves du deuxième cycle du secondaire dans la province monteront sur scène pour accepter leur diplôme en juin. La remise des diplômes marque la première étape dans leur éducation continue ou leur entrée sur le marché du travail.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- More than 8,800 high school students across the province will cross the stage and accept their diplomas this June. Graduation marks their first step toward continued education or entering the workforce.

Nova Scotia Liquor Commission (to Dec. 10, 2001) -- The Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC) released its year-end results today, June 19, with a net income of $238.6 million on $625.7 million in total sales.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- Les bibliothèques publiques de la Nouvelle-Écosse permettront aux enfants, aux adolescents et aux familles d'apprendre, de lire et de participer à des activités au cours de l'été, qu'il s'agisse de jeux, de robotique Lego, de programmes d'artisanat, d'activités en plein air, de défis de génie, d'expositions de reptiles, de concours de cuisine, de prix ou autres.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- Nova Scotia public libraries will keep children, teens and families learning, reading and engaged over the summer with everything from gaming to Lego robotics, craft programs, outdoor activities, engineering challenges, reptile exhibits, cooking, contests, prizes and more.

Service Nova Scotia -- Chant’s Funeral Homes in Sydney has had its licence to sell pre-arranged funeral plans suspended for six months and the ability to sell trust-funded, pre-arranged funeral plans permanently revoked.

Lieutenant Governor -- Le public est invité à la réception annuelle en plein air du lieutenant-gouverneur, le mercredi 20 juin de 14 h à 17 h.

Lieutenant Governor -- The public is invited to attend the annual Lieutenant Governor's Garden Party on Wednesday, June 20, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- NEW WORK

Natural Resources -- The newly updated Ecological Land Classification guide offers information about Nova Scotia's biodiversity and its natural features.

Labour and Advanced Education -- L’année scolaire tire à sa fin et de plus en plus de jeunes gens feront leur entrée dans de nouveaux lieux de travail : c’est pourquoi le ministère du Travail et de l’Éducation postsecondaire et la Commission d’indemnisation des accidentés du travail de la Nouvelle-Écosse (WCB NS) exhortent les travailleurs et les employeurs à faire de la sécurité en milieu de travail une priorité.

Labour and Advanced Education -- As the school year comes to an end and more young people step into new workplaces, the Department of Labour and Advanced Education and WCB Nova Scotia are encouraging workers and employers to make workplace safety a priority.

Municipal Affairs -- L'été approche à grands pas et les Néo-Écossais passeront bientôt plus de temps au chalet, à la plage et autour du barbecue.

Municipal Affairs -- With summer fast approaching, Nova Scotians will be spending more time at the cottage, going to the beach and barbequing.

Seniors -- Older Nova Scotians and their families now have better access to up-to-date information about programs and services for seniors in the 2018 Positive Aging Directory.

Health and Wellness -- The Department of Health and Wellness is taking action to improve wound care in long-term care facilities and ensure consistent standards across the province.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Les familles qui habitent dans une communauté scolaire offrant le programme de prématernelle et qui souhaitent inscrire leur enfant peuvent le faire dès maintenant en communiquant avec le Conseil scolaire acadien provincial ou le Centre régional pour l'éducation de leur région.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Families living within a school community offering the Pre-primary Program who wish to register their child, can do so by contacting their local Regional Centre for Education or the Conseil scolaire acadien provincial.