Government of Nova Scotia News

Health and Wellness -- La Nouvelle-Écosse embauchera bientôt 22 infirmières praticiennes et infirmières en milieu familial, et sept de ces postes seront basés au Cap-Breton.

Health and Wellness -- Nova Scotia will soon be hiring 22 nurse practitioners and family practice nurses, with seven of those positions going to Cape Breton.

Health and Wellness -- Fourteen thousand more Nova Scotians will have access to primary care, thanks to the addition of 22 new nursing positions across the province.

Premier's Office / Nova Scotia Tourism Agency -- Three heroes were honoured with a Medal of Bravery at a ceremony held today, Sept. 28, at Province House in Halifax.

Human Rights Commission -- An independent Nova Scotia human rights board of inquiry in the case of Brendon Kennedy, Inverness County, v. Strait Regional School Board, Port Hastings, is scheduled to begin on Monday, Oct. 3.

Internal Services -- By joining other countries around the globe in Celebrating Right to Know Week from Sept. 26 to Oct. 2, Nova Scotia is underlining its commitment to improved transparency in government.

Seniors -- Nova Scotia senior support groups can now apply for grants to help seniors stay safe and live independently.

Nova Scotia Provincial Lotteries and Casino Corporation -- The Nova Scotia Provincial Lotteries and Casino Corporation released its 2015-16 community report today, Sept. 26, and reinforced its commitment to social responsibility.

Health and Wellness -- Nova Scotia's highly skilled and dedicated paramedics are being recognized today, Sept. 26, during the fourth annual Medic Monday.

Environment -- Les résidents et les visiteurs de la région de Lumsden Dam, dans le comté de Kings, sont priés de noter que des proliférations d'algues bleu-vert ont été repérées dans l’étang Lumsden.

Environment -- Residents and visitors in the Lumsden Dam area of Kings Co. are advised that blooms of blue-green algae have been spotted in Lumsden Pond.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- NEW WORK ---

Nova Scotia Provincial Lotteries and Casino Corporation -- Nova Scotians who gamble are being encouraged to balance that with other social activities. That is the message from the Nova Scotia Provincial Lotteries and Casino Corporation during the 15th annual Responsible Gambling Awareness Week, Sept. 25 to Oct. 1.

Labour and Advanced Education -- Nova Scotians will benefit from a $4.5 million investment that will create a new research centre in applied human nutrition and chemistry at Mount Saint Vincent University.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- Nova Scotians will have one more week before the Bluenose II finishes off the sailing season in Lunenburg.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- NOTE: A schedule of author readings appears at the end of this news release. The province's biggest book club, One Book Nova Scotia, is encouraging all Nova Scotians to read Donna Morrissey's The Deception of Livvy Higgs this fall.

Business -- Two innovative Nova Scotia businesses are partnering with GE Canada to bring new technology products and services to market faster.

Emergency Management Office -- Le gouvernement, en collaboration avec les municipalités et les partenaires communautaires, continue d'appuyer les Néo-Écossais touchés par la pénurie d'eau.

Emergency Management Office -- The province continues to support Nova Scotians affected by the water shortage, along with municipalities and community partners.

Auditor General -- The Auditor General of Nova Scotia extends his appreciation and warm wishes to Evangeline Colman-Sadd, who was today, Sept. 21, appointed auditor general of Halifax Regional Municipality, effective October 17.