Government of Nova Scotia News

Finance and Treasury Board -- Communities in southern Nova Scotia will benefit from improvements to education, infrastructure and health care as part of investments in Budget 2017-2018.

Finance and Treasury Board -- Government introduced its second straight balanced budget today, April 27, while making strategic investments to create a better economy, improving the health and well-being of Nova Scotians, and reducing taxes for the middle class, those who need it most, and small businesses.

Municipal Affairs -- The province announced funding today, April 26, to help four communities reduce the risk of floods.

Municipal Affairs -- Legislation introduced today, April 26, will support the province’s municipalities and villages in being more open and accountable for expense reporting.

Labour and Advanced Education -- Changes to the Occupational Health and Safety Act that will help keep Nova Scotians safe at work will take effect on June 12.

Gaelic Affairs -- Gaelic Runs Deep Here or Na Gàidheil – Friamhaichte a’ seo is the theme of this year’s Gaelic Nova Scotia Month.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- Après avoir obtenu les commentaires des Néo-Écossais durant les consultations provinciales au sujet de l'élargissement à quatre voies des autoroutes, le gouvernement a décidé d'investir une somme supplémentaire de 390 millions de dollars sur sept ans afin d'améliorer les autoroutes sans avoir recours aux péages.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- After hearing from Nova Scotians during province-wide twinning consultations, government is investing an additional $390 million in capital funding over seven years to improve highways without the use of tolls.

Housing Nova Scotia -- Nova Scotians working to save for a down payment for their first home could soon get an interest-free loan from Housing Nova Scotia to make their dream come true.

Executive Council -- Nova Scotians from all communities and walks of life are needed to serve on agencies, boards and commissions.

Intergovernmental Affairs -- The Government of Nova Scotia is disappointed by the United States Department of Commerce’s announcement today, April 25, that it is delaying a decision on a request to be excluded from countervailing duties on softwood lumber and to temporarily impose duties until a final decision is made.

Premier's Office -- The government enters the spring sitting of the legislature focused on investing in opportunities for growth, supporting youth and young families, and investing to support older Nova Scotians.

Innovacorp / Energy -- Nova Scotia researchers and early-stage businesses are getting support to develop sustainable energy solutions, and bring them to market faster.

Nova Scotia Business Inc. -- Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) has sold the former Federal Gypsum plant in the Point Tupper/Bear Head Industrial Park, Richmond County.

Nova Scotia Business Inc. -- Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) has approved a business development incentive in the form of a payroll rebate for MUFG Fund Services (Halifax) Limited, a contracting entity of MUFG Investor Services. MUFG Investor Services is a core business for Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group.

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, April 25.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- Visitors will have the chance to dig for dinosaur bones this summer with the new excursion Tidal Reveal: Dig for Canada’s Oldest Dinosaurs.

Energy -- More communities in the province will be able to participate in clean electricity generation with a new solar pilot program.

Health and Wellness -- NOTE: The following is an op-ed piece from Carolyn Desjardins, the wife of an organ donor and a nurse in the dialysis unit at All Saints Springhill Hospital in Cumberland County. National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Week is April 23-29. Nothing prepared me for the sudden death of my husband, Craig, almost two years ago. But because he was an organ donor, his death allowed another man to live.

Justice -- The Halifax Regional Police and the provincial government are adding the homicide of John Fulton Newcombe to the Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program.