Government of Nova Scotia News

Education and Early Childhood Development -- NOTE: The following is a statement from Education and Early Childhood Development Minister, Karen Casey, regarding negotiations with the Nova Scotia Teachers Union. We are disappointed with the outcome. We tabled an offer that attempted to deal with the classroom conditions raised. We offered solutions on wages and retirement bonus. Unfortunately, this proposal was rejected by the union. The conciliator concluded the parties came to an impasse.

Premier's Office -- Le gouvernement provincial a annoncé aujourd'hui 14 janvier qu'il entamera la conception d'un nouveau service satellite de dialyse à six postes à l'hôpital général de Digby.

Premier's Office -- The province announced today, Jan. 14, it will begin design work for a new six-station satellite dialysis unit at the Digby General Hospital.

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

Housing Nova Scotia -- People living with mental illness and addictions now have access to new affordable housing and support programming in the Whitney Pier area.

Premier's Office -- The province announced today, Jan. 13, it will spend $9.1 million to build a 12-station dialysis unit at the Valley Regional Hospital in Kentville.

Status of Women -- More than 30 young women from across the province came together at Province House today, Jan. 12, to celebrate women in leadership.

Premier's Office -- Melissa MacKinnon has been appointed the new associate deputy minister of Communications Nova Scotia, Premier Stephen McNeil announced today, Jan. 12.

Fisheries and Aquaculture -- Nova Scotians are encouraged to gear up and head to one of the province's open waterways to enjoy this winter's sportfishing season.

Public Service Commission -- Candidates seeking a job with the Nova Scotia public service can now find job listings on jobs.novascotia.ca.

Service Nova Scotia -- Eight Access Nova Scotia centres are offering expanded hours for the written test to become a new driver in Nova Scotia, effective today, Jan. 9.

Energy -- Young Nova Scotians will again be connected to opportunities in the energy sector through government's Energy Training Program.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- CONTINUING WORK

Internal Services -- Government continues to improve access to information for Nova Scotians through the launch of a website for submitting requests and reviewing freedom of information.

Human Rights Commission -- An independent Nova Scotia human rights board of inquiry in the case of Melanie Yuille vs. Nova Scotia Health Authority is scheduled to begin Tuesday, Jan. 10, in Halifax.

Labour and Advanced Education -- Occupational health and safety officers are working with health-care workers to raise awareness about strain, sprain and inflammation injury prevention.

Public Prosecution Service -- Nina Johnsen has been appointed a Crown attorney in Bridgewater.

Finance and Treasury Board -- Government has amended regulations to provide clarity regarding the Retail Sales Markup Allocation for locally produced alcoholic beverages sold by manufacturers.

Intergovernmental Affairs -- Nova Scotia is pleased to welcome a new cargo carrier between Halifax and China that will enhance services with a growing trading partner.

Labour and Advanced Education -- Depuis le 1er janvier 2017, les Néo-Écossais peuvent obtenir leur General Education Diploma (GED) gratuitement.