Government of Nova Scotia News

Waterfront Development Corporation -- Ships and crews from around the world will land in Halifax this month for Rendez-Vous 2017 Tall Ships Regatta from July 29 to Aug. 1.

Agriculture -- Experienced, new and aspiring farmers will have the chance to expand their knowledge and skills at one of two small farm expos in Nova Scotia this month.

Natural Resources -- Nova Scotia is responding to a request from British Columbia for help in fighting numerous fires in B.C.’s forests.

Service Nova Scotia -- The 2016-17 Annual Gaming Report is now available on the Service Nova Scotia website at http://novascotia.ca/sns/access/alcohol-gaming/publications.asp.

Nova Scotia Provincial Lotteries and Casino Corporation -- Nova Scotia’s gaming industry profits remained on par with the previous fiscal year.

Labour and Advanced Education -- An Industrial Inquiry Commission will start in August to help end a prolonged labour dispute between the Halifax Herald and the Halifax Typographical Union.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- GUYSBOROUGH COUNTY: Trunk 16

Natural Resources -- Nova Scotians can enjoy celebrations at many provincial parks on Saturday, July 15, to mark Canada's Parks Day.

Auditor General -- Auditor General Michael Pickup, announced the dates today, July 12, for three reports he will table in the House of Assembly this fall.

Nova Scotia Business Inc. -- Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) announced two newly approved productions through the Nova Scotia Film and Television Production Incentive Fund today, July 11.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- NOTE: A list of grants in the South Shore region follows this release. A skate park in Bridgewater is one of six projects in the South Shore region receiving grants to help people make physical and community activity a part of their daily lives.

Human Rights Commission -- An independent human rights board of inquiry has ruled that the Nova Scotia Department of Environment discriminated against Sandra Wakeham when it did not provide reasonable accommodation as an employer for her disability.

Team Nova Scotia -- Sailor Siobhan MacDonald and paddler Zane Clarke will carry the Nova Scotia flag at the 2017 Canada Games in Winnipeg.

Natural Resources -- NOTE: The following is a feature story by the Department of Natural Resources. Seeing wild animals up close can be an exciting experience, however, having a 200 kilogram black bear near your kitchen door wanting a share of the Sunday roast can be a bit too close for comfort.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- NEW WORK

Immigration -- The province and Halifax Partnership are working together to help employers attract more immigrants and fill skilled labour shortages.

Labour and Advanced Education -- Employees impacted by the restructuring of Sears stores in Nova Scotia are invited to attend information sessions through Nova Scotia Works Centres to learn about available employment services and supports.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- NOTE: A list of all nine grant recipients in Cape Breton follows this release. Upgrading the Baille Ard Nature Trail in Sydney is one of nine projects in Cape Breton announced today, July 7, to support community and physical activities for Nova Scotians.

Justice -- The 2010 homicide of Donald Jermaine Stevenson in Halifax has been added to the Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program.

Human Rights Commission -- Two commissioners with the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission, Chief Andrea Paul and Cheryl Knockwood, will attend a United Nations meeting on the rights of Indigenous peoples in Geneva, Switzerland, from July 10-14.