Government of Nova Scotia News

Executive Council -- Provincial government offices will open today, Jan. 5, at 10 a.m.

Executive Council -- All provincial government offices will delay opening until at least 10 a.m. today, Jan. 5.

Executive Council -- The current storm is expected to affect some government offices opening on Friday, Jan. 5.

Communications Nova Scotia -- All Access Nova Scotia Centres are now closed because of inclement weather.

Commonwealth Games -- The Access Nova Scotia Centre in Amherst is now closed because of inclement weather.

Communications Nova Scotia -- Some provincial government offices in Nova Scotia are closed today, Jan. 4, due to inclement weather and poor travel conditions. Please check with your local office before proceeding to an appointment.

Fisheries and Aquaculture -- Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Keith Colwell welcomes harvesters, processors and exporters to the Halifax Convention Centre, Feb. 22-23, to share knowledge and expertise, and hear from experts in supply chain management.

Premier's Office / Finance and Treasury Board -- More than 500,000 low- and middle-income Nova Scotians are receiving tax relief because of tax changes that came into effect Jan. 1.

Premier's Office -- NOTE: The following is an op-ed piece from Premier Stephen McNeil. This has been a year of impressive records and firsts in Nova Scotia.

Immigration -- This year, Nova Scotia welcomed more than 4,000 newcomers and nominated its highest number of immigrants ever through the Provincial Nominee Program.

Service Nova Scotia -- NOTE: A list of the top baby names for 2017 follows this release. The 2017 information is current as of today, Dec. 28. Nova Scotians favoured the same two baby names in 2017 as last year: Olivia and William. According to Nova Scotia's Registry of Vital Statistics, as of Dec. 28, Nova Scotia welcomed 53 babies named Olivia and 60 named William.

Justice -- Dr. Matt Bowes, Nova Scotia’s Chief Medical Examiner, today, Dec. 28, recommended an inquiry into the deaths of Lionel Desmond and his family under the Fatality Investigations Act.

Community Services -- NOTE: The following is a feature story on a pilot program for the agriculture industry and young people. For Robert Bedard of Scotian Gold in Coldbrook, Kings Co., it was a win-win opportunity he couldn’t pass up: the chance to train students to work in the agricultural field and have them as dedicated employees for five weeks, all with help from the province to pay their salaries.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- NEW WORK

Finance and Treasury Board -- The province’s net financial position is projected to improve as total revenue increases slightly and expenses stay relatively flat.

Nova Scotia Securities Commission -- The Nova Scotia Securities Commission is alerting individuals that USI-TECH Limited is not registered to sell securities in Nova Scotia.

Executive Council -- Acting deputy ministers have been named for Education and Early Childhood Development, Business, and Energy following the retirements of Sandra McKenzie and Murray Coolican.

Lieutenant Governor -- Le 1er janvier, les Néo-Écossais sont invités à assister à la réception du jour de l’An donnée par le lieutenant-gouverneur à la Résidence du gouverneur, à Halifax.

Lieutenant Governor -- Nova Scotians are invited to attend the annual lieutenant-governor's New Year's Day Levee on Monday, Jan. 1, at Government House, Halifax.

Health and Wellness -- Two new medical helicopters are now in service and able to land on hospital helipads.