Government of Nova Scotia News

Education and Early Childhood Development -- NOTE: The following is a news release from the Council to Improve Classroom Conditions. The Council to Improve Classroom Conditions is investing $1.9 million over the next two years to implement 14 pilot projects aimed at improving student attendance across the province.

Premier's Office -- Four heroes were honoured with a Medal of Bravery at a ceremony held today, Nov. 8, at Province House in Halifax.

Health and Wellness -- Every Nova Scotian currently waiting for treatment for opioid use disorder will be able to enter a publicly funded program within the next six months.

Premier's Office -- Premier Stephen McNeil met with Lu Shaye, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Canada, in Halifax today, Nov. 7.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- Le gouvernement provincial avise les Néo-Écossais de se préparer dès maintenant en vue de la conduite en hiver.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- The province is advising Nova Scotians to get ready now for winter driving.

Nova Scotia Business Inc. -- Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) a annoncé, aujourd'hui 7 novembre, une nouvelle production approuvée dans le cadre du Fonds d'incitation à la production télévisée et cinématographique en Nouvelle-Écosse.

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, Nov. 7.

Internal Services -- New data collections on air quality, confirmed flu cases and post-secondary scholarships are among the new data sets being released to Nova Scotians today, Nov. 6, through the government’s open data portal.

Health and Wellness -- Thirteen Nova Scotia paramedics have been awarded the Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Services Medal for their service to Nova Scotians.

Health and Wellness -- Thirteen Nova Scotia paramedics have been awarded the Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Services Medal for their service to Nova Scotians.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- CONTINUING WORK

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- Sydney is set to host Canada’s top female curlers in 2019 after being awarded the Scotties Tournament of Hearts Canadian women’s curling championship.

Business / Innovacorp -- A new wearable technology company in Halifax is receiving $50,000 in funding and business guidance through Innovacorp’s Spark Innovation Challenge. The business, Axem Neurotechnology, is one of four winners selected in the Spark Halifax region of the province.

Innovacorp / Business -- A new agri-food company in Bible Hill is receiving $50,000 in funding and business guidance through Innovacorp’s Spark Innovation Challenge. The business, Oceland Biologicals, is one of four winners selected in the Spark North region of the province.

Business / Innovacorp -- A new software analytics company in Sydney is receiving $50,000 in funding and business guidance through Innovacorp’s Spark Innovation Challenge. The business, Talem Health Analytics, is one of five winners selected in the Spark Cape Breton region of the province.

Innovacorp / Business -- A new e-bicycle company in Hubbards, Lunenburg Co., is receiving $50,000 in funding and business guidance through Innovacorp’s Spark Innovation Challenge. The business, SURU, is one of five winners selected in the Spark West region of the province.

Justice -- Nova Scotians will gain an extra hour of sleep Sunday, Nov. 5, when daylight savings time ends.

Intergovernmental Affairs -- Nova Scotia has learned it will be excluded from U.S. import measures on softwood lumber. The United States Department of Commerce issued the ruling, today, Nov 2.

Energy -- Shelburne residents will have a new bicycle lane with support from the province's sustainable transportation grant program, Connect2.