Government of Nova Scotia News
Press releases from the Government of Nova Scotia. Distributed by Communications Nova Scotia.
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Prolifération possible d'algues bleues pendant le temps chaud
Environment -- Les températures plus chaudes signifient que les Néo-Écossais doivent surveiller la prolifération d'algues bleues dans les lacs et les rivières.
Algae Blooms Possible in Warm Weather
Environment -- As the weather gets warm, Nova Scotians should watch for blue-green algae blooms in lakes and rivers.
Réduire le risque de rencontres avec des animaux sauvages
Natural Resources -- Le ministère des Ressources naturelles encourage les Néo-Écossais à apprendre comment réduire le risque d'attirer les animaux sauvages nuisibles dans leur quartier.
Reducing Risks of Wildlife Encounters
Natural Resources -- The Department of Natural Resources encourages Nova Scotians to learn how to reduce the safety risks of having nuisance wildlife in their neighbourhoods.
Qualité de l'eau du lac Fletcher
Environment -- Un déversement de mazout domestique pourrait avoir une incidence sur la qualité de l'eau du lac Fletcher, à Fall River.
Fletcher Lake Water Quality
Environment -- A domestic fuel oil spill may affect the quality of water in Lake Fletcher in Fall River.
Weekly Traffic Advisories
Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- CONTINUING WORK
Food Safety at Community Events
Environment -- The Department of Environment is reminding event operators and vendors that they need a temporary food permit for community events where food is served.
Nova Scotians Reminded to be Tick-aware
Health and Wellness -- Nova Scotians are encouraged to enjoy the outdoors safely by learning to avoid the blacklegged tick bites that can cause Lyme disease.
On rappelle aux Néo-Écossais de faire attention aux tiques
Health and Wellness -- On encourage les Néo-Écossais à profiter des activités de plein air en toute sécurité en apprenant comment éviter les tiques à pattes noires qui peuvent causer la maladie de Lyme.
On demande aux conducteurs d'être responsables pendant cette fin de semaine prolongée
Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- L'été arrive bientôt et le volume de circulation routière augmente, ce qui signifie qu'il faut être responsable au volant.
Drivers Urged to Be Responsible During Holiday Weekend
Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- With summer on the horizon, traffic is increasing, and that means taking responsibility when driving.
Halifax Homicide Case Added to Rewards Program
Justice -- The homicide of Edwin Michael Thomas Forgeron has been added to the Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program.
Most Provincial Parks Opening Friday
Natural Resources -- Almost all Nova Scotia provincial day-use parks and several camping parks will open on Friday, May 19.
Traffic Advisory, Hants County
Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- Garlands Crossing Bridge on Highway 101 will be closed from 7 p.m. until 9 a.m., today, May 12 and Saturday, May 13. Traffic from both eastbound and westbound lanes will be directed to a detour on Highway 14.
Weekly Traffic Advisories
Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- NEW WORK
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Spring Weight Restrictions Partially Lifted
Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- Effective 12:01 a.m., Wednesday, May 10, spring weight restrictions will be removed from paved roads in the following counties:
Traffic Advisory, Victoria County
Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- Heavy rains and rising water levels have caused several road closures in Victoria County.
Traffic Advisory, Lunenburg County
Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- Two bridges on Crescent Beach Road in Lunenburg County will close this week for repairs.
Traffic Advisory, Canso Causeway
Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- Traffic will be stopped intermittently at the Canso Causeway from Tuesday, May 9 to Monday, May 15 to allow for commissioning and testing of equipment for the swing bridge.
