Government of Nova Scotia News

Acadian Affairs -- Government is continuing efforts to promote French language and strengthen Acadian and Francophone communities in Nova Scotia through co-operation and exchange with Quebec.

Executive Council -- Provincial government offices in Victoria and Cape Breton Regional Municipality will remain closed for the remainder of today, Jan. 30.

Energy -- Companies in Nova Scotia’s energy sector will continue to connect young people to jobs with support from government through the Energy Training Program.

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, Jan. 30.

Justice / Finance and Treasury Board -- Cannabis will be sold at nine Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC) stores across Nova Scotia. Attorney General and Minister of Justice Mark Furey announced the locations today, Jan. 30.

Executive Council -- Provincial government offices in Victoria, Inverness, Richmond Cape Breton, Guysborough, Antigonish and Pictou counties will re-open at noon today, Jan. 30.

Executive Council -- Provincial government offices in Victoria, Inverness, Richmond, Cape Breton, Guysborough, Antigonish and Pictou counties will delay opening today, Jan. 30, until 10 a.m. due to weather and road conditions.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Aujourd’hui, 29 janvier, le gouvernement a envoyé des lettres aux membres élus des sept conseils scolaires anglophones pour leur transmettre des directives précises.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Today, Jan. 29, the province issued letters to outline specific directives for the elected members of Nova Scotia’s seven English school boards.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- A busy intersection in Sydney will be safer with the installation of new traffic signals on Yolanda Drive at Grand Lake Road (Trunk 4).

Natural Resources -- Nova Scotians are invited to join our province’s famous groundhog at the Shubenacadie Wildlife Park for a centuries-old weather forecasting tradition on Friday, Feb. 2.

Agriculture -- A program to help farmers cover the cost of transporting limestone for use in reducing soil acidity is now accepting applications for 2018-19.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- Government is helping to expand opportunities for Nova Scotia’s vibrant music industry through an investment in the East Coast Music Awards (ECMA) Festival and Conference.

Lieutenant Governor -- Lt.-Gov. Arthur J. LeBlanc and Mrs. LeBlanc invite Nova Scotians and visitors to join them for the Winter 2018 Series of Evenings at Government House.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- CONTINUING WORK

Fisheries and Aquaculture -- Anglers across Nova Scotia are encouraged to enjoy a free winter fishing weekend in February.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- Changes to roadway weight restrictions across the province will help make Nova Scotia's trucking industries more competitive.

Speaker's Office -- The first session of the 63rd general assembly will resume at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 27.

Regulatory Affairs and Service Effectiveness -- A Nova Scotia program created to help businesses navigate regulations, reduce red tape, and save time and money has received national recognition today, Jan. 26.

Lieutenant Governor -- Lt.-Gov. Arthur J. LeBlanc invested Jaime Battiste of the Eskasoni, First Nation, Cape Breton Regional Municipality, with the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers today, Jan. 25, at a ceremony at Government House, Halifax.