Government of Nova Scotia News

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- The province announced the purchase of the CBC/Radio-Canada building on Bell Road in Halifax, today, Nov. 2, as part of the QEII redevelopment project.

Fisheries and Aquaculture -- NOTE: A list of dates and locations of public meetings follow this release. Sportfishing enthusiasts will have an opportunity to provide their input on ensuring the recreational activity remains healthy and sustainable in Nova Scotia.

Premier's Office -- The following is a statement from Premier Stephen McNeil on the announcement today, Nov. 1, by Jamie Baillie, the Leader of the Official Opposition:

Acadian Affairs -- La ministre des Affaires acadiennes et de la Francophonie, Lena Metlege Diab, a annoncé aujourd’hui 1er novembre la création du Comité consultatif de la ministre des Affaires acadiennes et de la Francophonie.

Acadian Affairs -- Minister of Acadian Affairs and Francophonie, Lena Metlege Diab, announced today, Nov. 1, the creation of the Advisory Committee to the Minister of Acadian Affairs and Francophonie.

Intergovernmental Affairs -- Trade Minister Geoff MacLellan is heading to Washington, D.C. today, Nov. 1, to talk about the importance of the Nova Scotia-U.S. trade relationship.

Environment -- The Department of Environment is taking action to improve its operations to ensure environmental protection, to address recommendations outlined by the auditor general today, Nov. 1.

Auditor General -- Michael Pickup, vérificateur général, a publié aujourd'hui 1er novembre son rapport de vérification opérationnelle du domaine de l'environnement. Le rapport compte quatre chapitres.

Auditor General -- Auditor General Michael Pickup issued his 2017 environment-related performance audit report today, Nov. 1. The report contains four chapters.

Energy -- REMARQUE : La liste des récipiendaires de la bourse cette année et de leurs écoles est présentée à la fin du communiqué. Un plus grand nombre de jeunes Néo-Écossais prometteurs reçoivent du soutien dans la poursuite de carrières enrichissantes qui pourraient contribuer à l'avenir énergétique de la province.

Energy -- NOTE: A list of this year's scholarship winners and their schools follows this release. More promising young Nova Scotians are being supported in their pursuit of rewarding careers that could help brighten the province’s energy future.

COVE -- Companies, researchers and individuals interested in advancing ocean-related work can now pursue commercial space at COVE, the Centre for Ocean Ventures and Entrepreneurship in Dartmouth.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Le gouvernement a entamé une consultation à l'intention des familles et du secteur des garderies réglementées, aujourd'hui 31 octobre, afin de mieux comprendre les besoins en matière de garde d'enfants des familles et la capacité des fournisseurs de répondre à ces besoins.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Government launched a consultation today, Oct. 31, for families and the regulated child-care sector to better understand the child-care needs of families and the ability of providers to meet those needs.

Natural Resources -- In the 100th anniversary year of the Halifax Explosion, Nova Scotia’s annual Christmas tree gift to Boston is coming from Cape Breton.

Municipal Affairs -- Volunteer first responder organizations will be able to purchase necessary safety equipment with help from the Emergency Services Provider Fund.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- CONTINUING WORK

Premier's Office -- The first session of the 63rd General Assembly, which concluded today, Oct. 26, showed government is working with Nova Scotians to build a stronger province.

Natural Resources -- Nova Scotia’s provincial parks had a record number of visitors again this year.

Events East Group -- Events East, operators of the Halifax Convention Centre, Scotiabank Centre and Ticket Atlantic, announced today, Oct. 24, they have secured Rogers Communications Canada to provide information and communications technology (ICT) services to support its operations.