Government of Nova Scotia News

Health and Wellness -- More Nova Scotia teens struggling with anxiety will soon get telephone coaching targeted to their needs, with no wait time.

Premier's Office -- NOTE: The following is an op-ed piece from Premier Stephen McNeil. Small businesses are a big part of Nova Scotia.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- VICTORIA COUNTY: Baddeck

Agriculture -- Government is streamlining legislation related to agricultural fencing and stray animals to make it easier for municipalities to act in the interests of public safety.

Energy -- Nova Scotia researchers and early stage businesses will be able to access new funding to move their smart energy innovations closer to commercialization.

Executive Council -- Nous avons besoin de gens de toutes les collectivités et de tous les horizons au sein des organismes, des conseils et des commissions.

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

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- Nova Scotia book publishers are getting the support they need to double their growth over the next five years as part of a $1.1 million investment announced today, Oct. 19, by Minister of Communities, Culture and Heritage Tony Ince.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- DIGBY COUNTY: Culloden Road

Municipal Affairs -- Amendments to the Halifax Regional Water Commission Act introduced today, Oct. 18, will help Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) and the commission co-ordinate their work more effectively.

Invest Nova Scotia -- More Nova Scotia social enterprises will be able to start, grow, expand into new markets and strengthen communities as a result of support from the Invest Nova Scotia fund.

Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation -- The Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC) released its second quarter results today, Oct. 18, for July 4 to Oct. 2, 2016.

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, Oct. 18.

Municipal Affairs -- Residents of the Eastern Shore now have expanded transit service thanks to $59,042 in provincial funding for a pilot project.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- Studio 21 Fine Art Gallery will sell Nova Scotia art works in Toronto, Miami and New York this year and next thanks to export funding support from the Creative Industries Fund.

Business -- Government has selected a team to develop a strategy that will lead to better high-speed Internet service in more rural Nova Scotia communities.

Community Services -- The province is inviting Nova Scotians with creative ideas on how to prevent sexual violence to apply for grants through the Sexual Violence Strategy.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- C'est une première dans les écoles publiques de la Nouvelle-Écosse : tous les élèves de l'élémentaire apprennent le chant d’honneur mi'kmaq.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- In a first for Nova Scotia's public schools, all elementary school children are learning the Mi'kmaq Honour Song.

Natural Resources -- Le gouvernement entend investir 400 000 $ dans des améliorations au parc provincial Battery dans le comté de Richmond, au Cap-Breton.