Government of Nova Scotia News

Labour and Advanced Education -- NOTE: The following is an op-ed piece by Labi Kousoulis, Minister of Labour and Advanced Education. Twenty-five years ago, the world watched while tragedy unfolded at the Westray Mine in Pictou County. It is a time that is permanently etched in our collective memory and was the impetus for making significant changes in workplace safety in Nova Scotia.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- Government is taking another step to renovate the QEII Health Sciences Centre’s facilities to improve access and care for Nova Scotians for the next 50 years.

Energy -- Hammonds Plains youth will help create bicycle racks with support from the province's sustainable transportation grant program, Connect2.

Public Prosecution Service -- Stacey Gerrard has been appointed a Crown attorney in Halifax.

Nova Scotia Business Inc. -- Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) has approved a business development incentive in the form of a payroll rebate for GeoSpectrum Technologies Inc.

Tourism Nova Scotia -- Grâce aux programmes de partenariat de Tourisme Nouvelle-Écosse avec l’industrie, plus de gens découvrent en ligne les expériences touristiques de renommée mondiale de la Nouvelle-Écosse.

Tourism Nova Scotia -- Tourism Nova Scotia’s industry partnership programs are helping Nova Scotia’s world class tourism experiences reach more people online.

Events East Group -- The Halifax Convention Centre announced today, Nov. 28, it will host its official opening ceremony on Dec. 15.

Commission on Inclusive Education -- Au cours de la première semaine des consultations publiques de la Commission sur l'intégration dans l'éducation, plus de 1 400 Néo-Écossais ont déjà soumis leurs commentaires, soit en ligne ou en personne.

Commission on Inclusive Education -- The first week of the Commission on Inclusive Education’s public engagement has already seen more than 1,400 Nova Scotians have their say, both online and in person.

Tourism Nova Scotia -- Tourism Nova Scotia announced the appointment of two new members to its board of directors today, Nov. 24.

Health and Wellness -- A red ribbon flag was raised today, Nov. 24, to honour those living with HIV and AIDS and those whose lives have been lost.

Premier's Office -- Government is taking the first step in relocating the Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) Marconi Campus to downtown Sydney, a move that will strengthen the institution and provide an economic boost to the urban core.

Labour and Advanced Education -- On encourage vivement les pêcheurs de homard du sud-ouest de la Nouvelle-Écosse à faire preuve de prudence à l’occasion du début de leur saison de pêche lundi 27 novembre.

Labour and Advanced Education -- Lobster fishermen in southwestern Nova Scotia are urged to practise safety as they launch their fishing season on Monday, Nov. 27, known as Dumping Day.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- CONTINUING WORK

Labour and Advanced Education -- Rural manufacturing businesses and export companies will have the chance to improve their competitiveness with a new Manufacturing Productivity Program.

Natural Resources -- Bill Lahey, University of King’s College president and leader of Nova Scotia’s Independent Review of Forest Practices, has assembled a team of experts to help review forest harvest practices and the overall role of Crown wood supply throughout Nova Scotia.

Premier's Office / Communities, Culture and Heritage -- Premier Stephen McNeil will meet with New England business and political leaders to discuss trade and investment opportunities while in Boston next week for the annual tree-lighting celebration.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Le gouvernement offre aux élèves de la Nouvelle-Écosse la chance de travailler avec un mentor du monde de l'entreprise et de recevoir 1 000 $ pour développer leur idée et en faire une réalité.