Government of Nova Scotia News

Finance and Treasury Board -- Government has modified the salary increase proposed by a tribunal determining provincial and family court judges' salaries and benefits.

Natural Resources -- Nova Scotians are breathing a sigh of relief after hearing Shubenacadie Sam's prediction of an early spring when he came out of his hut and didn't see his shadow.

Fisheries and Aquaculture -- Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Keith Colwell has appointed the first members of the new independent Nova Scotia Aquaculture Review Board.

Justice / Premier's Office -- Les Néo-Écossais ont encore une fois l'occasion de rendre hommage à des personnes qui ont mis leur vie en péril pour aider leurs concitoyens.

Justice / Premier's Office -- Nova Scotians have a chance to honour those who have put themselves at risk to help others.

Justice / Law Amendments Committee -- Nova Scotians will have the opportunity to present by video conference to the Law Amendments Committee on Bill 59, An Act Respecting Accessibility in Nova Scotia on Tuesday, Feb. 14.

Service Nova Scotia -- Nova Scotians will continue to get emergency home heating help this winter, thanks to the Good Neighbour Energy Fund.

Seniors -- Funding was announced today, Jan. 30, to support safety and security of seniors and help them remain independent in their community.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- Cette année, les Néo-Écossais auront la possibilité de souligner le 150e anniversaire de la Confédération en participant à de nombreuses activités culturelles formidables dans la province.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- Nova Scotians will have the opportunity to mark the 150th anniversary of Confederation through dozens of great cultural activities across the province this year.

Energy -- New research will help Nova Scotians and industry better understand the oil and gas resource potential lying off the coast of Cape Breton.

Premier's Office -- NOTE: The following is a statement from Premier Stephen McNeil. On behalf of Nova Scotians, I want to extend deepest sympathies to the Muslim community of Quebec City and everyone touched by this senseless act of violence.

Natural Resources -- A new report on Nova Scotia's forest industry shows recent increases in the number of people employed and in economic activity.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- Active Nova Scotians can now safely connect to trails in the St. Margarets Bay area thanks to the completion of a new, multi-use trail bridge in Ingramport, near Hubbards.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- NEW WORK ----

Natural Resources -- Nova Scotians are invited to celebrate Groundhog Day with Shubenacadie Sam on Thursday, Feb. 2 at 8 a.m. as Sam makes his annual spring forecasting prediction from his home at the Shubenacadie Provincial Wildlife Park.

Gaelic Affairs / Communities, Culture and Heritage -- Nova Scotians are getting the opportunity to further their studies of the Gaelic language and culture in Scotland.

Seniors -- Funding was announced today, Jan.27, to support safety and security for seniors and create opportunities so they can become more active in their communities.

Halifax Convention Centre Corporation -- Another major event has chosen the new Halifax Convention Centre.

Lieutenant Governor -- African Heritage Month, the Halifax Explosion, traditional Chinese flute music, the Battle of Vimy Ridge and an 1867 period costume show are the topics to be featured in the upcoming Evenings at Government House public event series hosted by the lieutenant governor of Nova Scotia.