Government of Nova Scotia News

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- HANTS COUNTY: Bog Road, Mount Denson

Health and Wellness / Education and Early Childhood Development -- Mental health expert Dr. Stan Kutcher will travel to Cape Breton Monday, June 26, to look into mental health needs for young people in the community.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- L’été est le meilleur temps de l’année pour entretenir, réparer et améliorer nos routes. Les automobilistes doivent donc être vigilants et ralentir aux abords des chantiers routiers.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- Summer is the perfect time for construction crews to maintain, renew and beautify our roads. However, it is up to motorists to be aware and slow down near construction sites.

Aboriginal Affairs -- Nova Scotians can share in the celebration of the rich culture and important contributions of aboriginal people on National Aboriginal Day, Wednesday, June 21.

Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation -- The Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC) released its year-end results today, June 20, with a net income of $239.2 million on $611.8 million in total sales.

Environment -- The Department of Environment has issued an industrial approval to Scotian Materials Ltd. for a quarry in Halifax Regional Municipality.

Lieutenant Governor -- Nova Scotians are invited to attend the annual Lieutenant Governor's Garden Party on Wednesday, June 21, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Justice -- Gerry Post, un défenseur des droits des personnes handicapées qui a travaillé à l'amélioration de la loi sur l'accessibilité (Accessibility Act) de la province, a été nommé au poste de directeur général de la Direction de l'accessibilité.

Justice -- Gerry Post, an advocate for persons with disabilities who worked to improve the province’s Accessibility Act, was named the first executive director of the Accessibility Directorate.

House of Assembly -- Members of the legislative assembly elected Kevin Murphy as Speaker of the House of Assembly today, June 16, during a special sitting.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- CONTINUING WORK

Premier's Office -- Nova Scotia’s new Executive Council is in place after Premier Stephen McNeil and 16 other cabinet ministers were sworn in during a ceremony at Pier 21 in Halifax today, June 15.

Premier's Office -- Le premier ministre Stephen McNeil est ravi de la nomination de l'honorable Arthur Joseph LeBlanc, à titre de prochain lieutenant-gouverneur de la Nouvelle-Écosse.

Premier's Office -- Premier Stephen McNeil welcomes the appointment of the Honourable Arthur Joseph LeBlanc as the next lieutenant-governor of Nova Scotia.

Nova Scotia Business Inc. -- Hutchinson’s Maple Products took home the award for 2017 Nova Scotia Exporter of the Year at the 33rd annual Nova Scotia Export Achievement Awards.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- Public libraries across Nova Scotia are hosting a series of programs, activities and reading clubs all summer long for children, teens and families.

Events East Group -- The Halifax Convention Centre announced today, June 14, they have secured the 2018 Canadian Brewing Awards and Conference.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- A new exhibit will commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Halifax Explosion and reflect on what the disaster meant for those involved in it and for the world today.

Nova Scotia Business Inc. -- Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) announced a newly approved production through the Nova Scotia Film and Television Production Incentive Fund today, June 13.