Government of Nova Scotia News

Energy -- Government is helping the Town of Bridgewater advance a community energy initiative that will support local investment in sustainable energy solutions and drive economic activity.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- The province is investing more than $500,000 in improved facilities for veterans, seniors, people with disabilities, and their families in Antigonish.

Acadian Affairs -- Le gouvernement investit 250 000 $ dans un fonds fiduciaire qui servira à appuyer des activités et de nouveaux projets au Centre communautaire culturel La Picasse dans le comté de Richmond.

Acadian Affairs -- The province is investing $250,000 in a trust fund that will support activities and new projects for La Picasse Community Cultural Centre in Richmond County.

Health and Wellness -- Isolation isn’t good for anyone’s mental or physical health.

Human Rights Commission -- The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission has launched a free online course to help businesses address and prevent consumer racial profiling.

Health and Wellness -- Cape Bretoners will get some help eating better through new provincial funding for two projects that increase access to local, healthy food.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- REMARQUE : Les renseignements biographiques des trois membres de la commission sont présentés à la fin du communiqué. Trois experts qui examineront le modèle de l'intégration en éducation en Nouvelle-Écosse ont été choisis pour former la Commission sur l'intégration en éducation.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- NOTE: Biographical information about the three commission members follows this release. Three experts who will examine the model of inclusive education in Nova Scotia have been chosen for the Commission on Inclusive Education.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- The province is investing $230,000 to help the Black Cultural Centre upgrade and repair its facility.

Premier's Office -- Diana Whalen, Deputy Premier, Justice Minister, and MLA for Clayton Park West, says she will not re-offer in the next provincial election.

Nova Scotia Securities Commission -- The Nova Scotia Securities Commission is alerting investors that Kaizen Group International Ltd. and kaizenglobal.com are not registered to sell securities in Nova Scotia.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal / Health and Wellness -- One of Canada’s leading architectural firms has been awarded the contract to design state-of-the-art operating rooms and interventional suites at the Halifax Infirmary, part of the QEII Health Sciences Centre.

Health and Wellness -- The Digby and Area Health Services Centre will soon be getting three new doctors and a new family practice nurse.

Public Service Commission -- Government is hiring more than 80 students across the province this spring and summer.

Executive Council -- Provincial government offices in Cumberland, Colchester, Pictou, and Antigonish counties, as well as all of Cape Breton, that delayed opening this morning, March 23, will reopen at noon.

Speaker's Office -- The third session of the 62nd general assembly will resume at 1 p.m., Tuesday, April 25.

Executive Council -- Due to weather and road conditions, provincial government offices in Cumberland, Colchester, Pictou and Antigonish counties, as well as all of Cape Breton Island, will delay opening until noon today, March 23.

Health and Wellness -- African Nova Scotians will be getting some help managing their health with the support of personalized health coaching.

Justice -- All recommendations of the Independent Review of the Police and Prosecution Response into the Rehtaeh Parsons Case have been completed or are underway.