Government of Nova Scotia News
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Press releases from the Government of Nova Scotia. Distributed by Communications Nova Scotia.
Updated: 2 hours 47 min ago
Appel de demandes pour siéger aux conseils, agences et commissions
Executive Council -- Nous avons besoin de gens de toutes les localités et de tous les horizons pour siéger au sein des conseils, agences et commissions. Les demandes sont maintenant acceptées. Tous les résidents de la Nouvelle-Écosse peuvent présenter une demande pour occuper bénévolement un poste au sein de ces organismes.
Applications Now Being Accepted for Positions on Agencies, Boards and Commissions
Executive Council -- Nova Scotians from all communities and walks of life are needed to serve on agencies, boards and commissions. Applications are now being accepted. All Nova Scotia residents are eligible to apply for these volunteer positions.
Fund Supports Mineral Sector Growth
Natural Resources -- Nova Scotia has launched a new fund to boost the province’s mineral sector and help the search for mineral deposits across the province.
Jobs for Students
Public Service Commission -- Government is now hiring students across the province for the spring and summer.
La Province rend hommage aux bénévoles
Communities, Culture and Heritage -- Des bénévoles de partout en Nouvelle-Écosse, y compris des représentants des collectivités mi’kmaw, étaient à l’honneur aujourd’hui, 9 avril, lors de la 44e cérémonie annuelle de remise des Prix provinciaux du bénévolat qui se tenait à l’hôtel Westin Nova Scotian à Halifax.
Province Celebrates Volunteers
Communities, Culture and Heritage -- Volunteers from across Nova Scotia, including representatives from Mi’kmaw communities, were honoured at the province's 44th annual Provincial Volunteer Award Ceremony today, April 9, at the Westin Nova Scotian in Halifax.
Some Provincial Government Offices Delay Opening Today, April 9
Executive Council -- Provincial government offices on Cape Breton Island (Inverness, Richmond and Victoria counties and Cape Breton Regional Municipality) will delay opening today, April 9, until 10 a.m. due to weather and road conditions.
Le gouvernement et le CSAP continuent de travailler à la préparation d’une nouvelle loi
Education and Early Childhood Development -- La loi pour encadrer le Conseil scolaire acadien provincial (CSAP), qui était prévue ce printemps, sera déposée durant une autre session de l’Assemblée législative.
Province, CSAP Continue to Work on New Legislation
Education and Early Childhood Development -- An act to oversee Conseil scolaire acadien provincial (CSAP), planned for this spring, will be introduced during a future legislative session.
Weekly Traffic Advisories
Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- NEW WORK
Program to Assess Internationally Trained Family Doctors Moves Ahead
Health and Wellness -- A new program to assess internationally trained family doctors to work in Nova Scotia is moving forward.
Legislation Introduces Parental Accommodation for Municipal Elected Officials
Municipal Affairs -- Legislation introduced today, April 6, will provide parental accommodation for elected municipal officials.
Financial Measures (2018) Act Introduced
Finance and Treasury Board -- Finance and Treasury Board Minister Karen Casey introduced the Financial Measures (2018) Act today, April 6.
COMMUNITIES/CULTURE/HERITAGE—-New Act Introduced for Gaelic College Foundation
Communities, Culture and Heritage -- The Gaelic community will have an opportunity to play a more active role in shaping and supporting the future of the Gaelic College in St. Anns, Victoria Co.
Maritime Companies Awarded Construction Contracts for QEII Redevelopment Project
Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal / Health and Wellness -- Another five Nova Scotia companies and two New Brunswick companies have been awarded the latest contracts for the Dartmouth General Hospital’s expansion and renovation.
Lawyers Appointed to the Queen’s Counsel
Justice -- Fourteen of the province’s top lawyers are being awarded the prestigious Queen’s Counsel (Q.C.) designation.
Traffic Advisory, Pictou County
Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- PICTOU COUNTY: Sutherlands River Bridge
Le gouvernement annonce le cadre législatif pour la légalisation du cannabis à usage récréatif
Justice -- La nouvelle loi sur la réglementation du cannabis (Cannabis Control Act) de la Nouvelle-Écosse établit le cadre législatif de la province pour la légalisation du cannabis à usage récréatif. La loi a été déposée aujourd'hui 3 avril par Mark Furey, procureur général et ministre de la Justice.
Province Introduces Legislative Framework for Legalization of Recreational Cannabis
Justice -- Nova Scotia’s new Cannabis Control Act establishes the province’s legislative framework for recreational cannabis legalization. The act was introduced today, April 3, by Attorney General and Justice Minister Mark Furey.
Rapport d'avril 2018, suivi des recommandations de 2014 et 2015
Auditor General -- Dans son rapport d'avril 2018 au sujet du suivi des recommandations de 2014 et 2015, publié aujourd'hui 3 avril, le vérificateur général Michael Pickup a souligné que le gouvernement fait un très bon travail dans l'application des recommandations formulées dans le cadre de vérifications précédentes.