Government of Nova Scotia News

Natural Resources -- Government is planning to invest $400,000 in upgrades at Battery Provincial Park in Richmond County, Cape Breton.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- La 44e Semaine de sensibilisation au Prix international du duc d'Édimbourg commence aujourd'hui, 17 octobre, et elle permet de rendre hommage aux élèves de toute la province qui apportent une contribution importante à leur collectivité.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- The 44th Duke Awareness Week begins today, Oct. 17, celebrating students across the province who are making a difference in their community.

Premier's Office / Emergency Management Office -- Les Néo-Écossais pourront commencer à remplir leur demande d’aide financière aux sinistrés dès aujourd’hui, 16 octobre.

Premier's Office / Emergency Management Office -- Nova Scotians will be able to start their applications for disaster financial assistance today, Oct. 16.

Premier's Office -- A new pilot program will help international students stay and build a life in Nova Scotia after they graduate.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- NEW WORK

Premier's Office -- Les résidents du Cap-Breton qui ont besoin d'aide financière après les inondations dévastatrices qui ont eu lieu recevront de l'aide du gouvernement provincial.

Premier's Office -- Cape Bretoners who need financial help after historic flooding will be supported with assistance from the province.

Municipal Affairs -- La sécurité-incendie commence à la maison et la Province veut aider les familles à se préparer.

Municipal Affairs -- Fire safety starts at home and the province wants to help families prepare.

Health and Wellness -- Faites-vous vacciner tôt pour vous protéger et protéger vos proches.

Health and Wellness -- Get your flu shot early to protect yourself and your loved ones.

Human Rights Commission -- An independent Nova Scotia human rights board of inquiry in the case of Y.Z. v. Halifax Regional Municipality is scheduled to resume Wednesday, Oct. 19.

Speech from the Throne -- The following is the speech from the throne read today, Oct. 13, 2016, by Lt.-Gov. J.J. Grant at the opening of the third session of the 62nd General Assembly of Nova Scotia:

Premier's Office -- Government outlined a progressive plan for a stronger Nova Scotia today, Oct. 13, during the opening of the Third Session of the 62nd General Assembly of the Nova Scotia Legislature.

Justice -- Police and the provincial government are hoping to receive more information about the disappearances of Daniel Baker and Ian MacKeigan through the Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- The provincial government said today, Oct.12, the collective bargaining process with the Nova Scotia Teachers Union has run its course and is asking a conciliator to file a report.

Intergovernmental Affairs -- The province is working closely with the federal government, other Atlantic provinces and the lumber industry to ensure the Maritimes continue to be excluded from U.S. import measures on softwood lumber.

House of Assembly -- Lt.-Gov. J.J. Grant will open the third session of the 62nd General Assembly of the Nova Scotia legislature Thursday, Oct. 13, by reading the speech from the throne.