Government of Nova Scotia News

Justice -- Nova Scotians will lose some sleep but gain some daylight when the clocks move forward into daylight time this weekend.

Waterfront Development Corporation -- With renovations underway for the new Centre for Ocean Ventures and Entrepreneurship (COVE), potential tenants and members are encouraged to contribute to its final design.

Lieutenant Governor -- Lt.-Gov. J.J. Grant presented the Canadian Forces Liaison Council awards at Government House today, March 8.

Justice -- Halifax Regional Police and the provincial government are taking additional steps to help solve the homicides of three men in the Halifax Regional Municipality.

Environment -- Government is seeking feedback from stakeholders on the key elements of a new cap and trade program to ensure it is effective in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, is flexible and adaptable, and supports a competitive economy.

Premier's Office -- Premier Stephen McNeil is encouraging all Nova Scotians to recognize and celebrate International Women’s Day today, March 8.

Justice -- The province will improve its support of women, children and other victims of sexual assault in the criminal justice system.

Status of Women -- NOTE: The following is an op-ed by Joanne Bernard, Minister Responsible for the Nova Scotia Advisory Council on the Status of Women Act about International Women’s Day, Wednesday, March 8. I want to take this opportunity to wish everyone an impactful and engaged International Women’s Day! It is a time to celebrate our achievements and to take stock of our progress for women and girls in Nova Scotia.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Quatorze Néo-Écossais qui seront responsables de l'amélioration de l'environnement d'enseignement et d'apprentissage dans les classes de la Nouvelle-Écosse ont été choisis afin de former le Conseil pour l'amélioration des conditions en salle de classe.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Fourteen Nova Scotians who will be tasked to improve the teaching and learning environment in Nova Scotia classrooms have been selected to form the Council to Improve Classroom Conditions.

Public Prosecution Service -- The Crown is appealing the March 1 sexual assault acquittal of Bassam Al Rawi, a Halifax taxi driver.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- Museums and libraries across the province are coming alive for March Break, March 13-17, with programs, events and activities for Nova Scotians of all ages.

Labour and Advanced Education -- Un plus grand nombre de jeunes gens et de nouveaux arrivants en Nouvelle-Écosse auront l’occasion d’entrer en contact avec des chefs de file communautaires et d’entreprises dans l’ouest de la Nouvelle-Écosse.

Labour and Advanced Education -- More young people and newcomers to Nova Scotia will have the opportunity to connect with business and community leaders in Western Nova Scotia.

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, March 7.

Internal Services -- Sixteen teams of young innovators spent the weekend building apps, websites and models and pitching their ideas to judges as part of the province's first open data contest at Dalhousie University.

Fisheries and Aquaculture -- Government continues to monitor the situation at an aquaculture site in Shelburne Harbour, that reported damage on Feb. 15, due to a major storm.

Innovacorp -- Five Nova Scotia startups will participate in an acceleration program to help grow their clean technology ventures.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- Weight restrictions are currently in place on all provincial gravel roads due to mild weather and thawing.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- Public consultation sessions on highway twinning have been added for Digby and Shelburne.