Government of Nova Scotia News
Press releases from the Government of Nova Scotia. Distributed by Communications Nova Scotia.
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Lifeguarding Season Coming to an End
Communications Nova Scotia -- NOTE: A list of beaches that will end lifeguard service on Aug. 27 follows the release.
Lifeguard supervision will come to an end at most beaches across the province on Sunday, Aug. 27.
Premier McNeil Meeting with New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers in P.E.I.
Intergovernmental Affairs -- Premier Stephen McNeil is joining New England governors and Eastern Canadian premiers in Charlottetown, P.E.I., on Monday, Aug. 28, to discuss Canada-U.S. trade, energy policy, transportation, climate change, and Canada-U.S. relations.
Weekly Traffic Advisories
Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- NEW WORK
100 Per Cent Connection of the Trans Canada Trail
Natural Resources -- Nova Scotians will mark the 100 per cent connection of the Trans Canada Trail this weekend at more than 30 events.
Government Supports Sustainable Transportation in Cumberland and Colchester Counties
Energy --
People in Cumberland and Colchester counties will be better connected to community hubs with support from the province's sustainable transportation grant program, Connect2.
Illegal Tobacco Seizure
Service Nova Scotia -- More illegal tobacco has been taken off the streets of Nova Scotia following a three-month investigation by Service Nova Scotia's Compliance and Special Investigations Unit.
Conference to Address Challenges for Parliamentarians with Disabilities
Speaker's Office -- The unique challenges faced by parliamentarians with disabilities from across the Commonwealth will be the focus of a conference in Halifax starting Thursday, Aug. 31.
Nova Scotia to Host Canadian Caucus of Black Parliamentarians Conference in 2018
African Nova Scotian Affairs -- Nova Scotia will host the Canadian Caucus of Black Parliamentarians Conference in 2018.
Traffic Advisory, Cape Breton Regional Municipality
Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- CAPE BRETON REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: George Street, Sydney
NSLC Announces First Quarter Results
Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation -- The Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC) released its first quarter results today, Aug. 22, for April 1 to July 2, 2017.
Government Proclaims Public Services Sustainability Act
Labour Relations -- Government has proclaimed the Public Services Sustainability Act, Premier Stephen McNeil announced today, Aug. 22.
Traffic Advisory, Inverness County
Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- INVERNESS COUNTY: Mira Gut Bridge
Traffic Advisory, Cape Breton Regional Municipality
Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- CAPE BRETON REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: George Street, Sydney
Government Supports Sustainable Transportation in Bridgewater
Energy -- Bridgewater residents will be better connected to community hubs with support from the province's sustainable transportation grant program, Connect2.
Weekly Traffic Advisories
Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- NEW WORK
Reconnaissance de l’esprit communautaire et du civisme
Lieutenant Governor -- Le Prix du lieutenant-gouverneur pour l’esprit communautaire est décerné à deux collectivités néo-écossaises reconnues pour leur civisme et leur esprit communautaire exemplaires.
Community and Civic Spirit Recognized
Lieutenant Governor -- Two Nova Scotia communities have earned this year’s Lieutenant Governor's Community Spirit Award for their exemplary civic and community spirit.
Traffic Advisory, Sydney
Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- CAPE BRETON REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Kenwood Drive
Budget Date Sept. 26
Finance and Treasury Board -- Finance and Treasury Board Minister Karen Casey will deliver the 2017-2018 provincial budget on Tuesday, Sept. 26.
First Session of the Sixty-Third General Assembly to Resume Sept. 21
Speaker's Office -- The first session of the 63rd general assembly will resume at 1 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 21, when the lieutenant governor of Nova Scotia will read the speech from the throne.
