Government of Nova Scotia News

Public Works -- NOTE: The projects listed below are planned road and bridge work. For the most up-to-date provincial traffic notices follow @511ns on Twitter at https://twitter.com/511ns , call 511 or visit: https://511.novascotia.ca/ CONTINUING WORK

Health and Wellness -- People in west Colchester County now have better access to primary healthcare with a new collaborative family practice in Masstown.

Environment and Climate Change -- The Truro Curling Club will soon harness the power of the sun to help operate the facility.

Agriculture -- Nova Scotia farmers affected by this year’s extreme weather events can still receive assistance under the AgriStability program, even if they did not previously enrol.

Natural Resources and Renewables -- The winner of the provincial 2023 Woodland Owner of the Year Award is Beau Blois of Old Barns, Colchester County.

Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage -- Nova Scotians can enjoy smoother, more accessible recreational trails across the province thanks to a government investment of close to $1 million through the Recreational Trail Expansion Fund.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- La Nouvelle-Écosse offre de nouveaux ordinateurs Chromebook, de nouveaux cours et une nouvelle orientation sur l'apprentissage en plein air dans le cadre de la rentrée pour les 130 000 élèves et enfants de la prématernelle des écoles publiques cette semaine.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Nova Scotia is delivering new Chromebooks, new courses and a new focus on outdoor learning as the province’s 130,000 students and pre-primary children return to public schools this week.

Progress Monitoring Committee / Mass Casualty Commission Response / Justice -- Brad Johns, Attorney General and Minister of Justice, and Dominic LeBlanc, federal Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, appointed 16 members to the Progress Monitoring Committee (PMC) today, September 1.

Premier's Office -- NOTE: The following is a statement from Premier Tim Houston on the 25th anniversary of the crash of Swissair Flight 111. Late in the evening of September 2, 1998, Nova Scotians first learned of the tragic crash of Swissair Flight 111 in the waters off Peggys Cove. In a matter of minutes, the lives of all 229 passengers and crew, and their hopes and dreams for the future, were lost.

Public Works -- NOTE: The projects listed below are planned road and bridge work. For the most up-to-date provincial traffic notices follow @511ns on Twitter at https://twitter.com/511ns , call 511 or visit: https://511.novascotia.ca/ . NEW WORK

Labour, Skills and Immigration -- NOTE: The following is a message from Jill Balser, Minister of Labour, Skills and Immigration. As we prepare to mark Labour Day 2023, I want to encourage Nova Scotians to take the time to remember what it was like to be a new employee. Whether you’ve been in your job for three years or 30, you probably remember feeling both nervous and excited in those first few months.

Environment and Climate Change -- Mulgrave Road Theatre is receiving $500,000 from the Province’s Sustainable Communities Challenge Fund to create a net-zero community space and performance centre.

Public Works -- People living in and around Broadway, Pictou County, will have better access to Highway 104 now that a new interchange will be built in the area.

Seniors and Long-Term Care -- Starting Friday, September 1, seniors can apply to the annual Seniors Care Grant program, which helps with expenses that allow them to stay in their homes longer and improve their quality of life.

Seniors and Long-Term Care -- À partir du vendredi 1er septembre, les aînés peuvent présenter une demande pour l’Allocation pour services à domicile chez les aînés. Cette Allocation les aide à payer les services leur permettant de demeurer plus longtemps chez eux, tout en améliorant leur qualité de vie.

Justice -- The Province is looking for feedback from Nova Scotians on the proposed built environment accessibility standard. The built environment includes human-made spaces, such as buildings, rights-of-way and outdoor areas.

Municipal Affairs and Housing -- Two provincial programs will help municipalities create beautiful, inviting spaces and provide opportunities for people to work in their communities.

Municipal Affairs and Housing -- Deux programmes provinciaux aideront les municipalités à créer de beaux espaces invitants et à offrir des possibilités d'emploi aux gens dans leurs collectivités.

Environment and Climate Change -- La Province invite les gens de la Nouvelle-Écosse à soumettre leurs idées, leurs suggestions et leurs solutions sur la façon d'améliorer le processus d'évaluation environnementale de la Province.