Government of Nova Scotia News

Environment / Health and Wellness -- Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia's Chief Public Health Officer, is responding today, Sept. 2, to concerns being raised around the use of glyphosate in forestry applications in Nova Scotia.

Energy -- Government will help fund a new sustainable transportation project in Halifax Regional Municipality that will connect Halifax Harbour to the Trans Canada Trail.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- The Bluenose II will visit Clarks Harbour, Shelburne Co. next week and public viewings are available.

Justice -- Diana Whalen, procureure générale et ministre de la Justice, a annoncé la nomination d'Alain Bégin, de Truro, comme juge de la Cour provinciale et du Tribunal de la famille. La nomination de M. Bégin a eu lieu aujourd'hui 1er septembre.

Justice -- Attorney General and Justice Minister Diana Whalen has announced the appointment of Alain Bégin of Truro, as the newest judge of the provincial and family courts. Mr. Bégin was appointed today, Sept. 1.

Premier's Office -- Premier Stephen McNeil is leading a delegation to Asia on Tuesday, Sept. 6, to promote trade and investment opportunities with some of Nova Scotia's fastest-growing trading partners.

Public Prosecution Service -- Cory Roberts has been appointed a Crown attorney in Dartmouth.

Health and Wellness -- The Government of Nova Scotia will provide $9.8 million to purchase new medical equipment in the province's hospitals this year.

Energy -- Government is supporting three new sustainable transportation projects in the St. Margarets Bay, Lewis Lake and Hubbards areas of Halifax Regional Municipality that help connect residents to community hubs and promote active living.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- NEW WORK ---

Energy / Municipal Affairs -- Antigonish will see upgrades to its transit service and a new residential connecting path thanks to three provincial grants.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- People will have an opportunity to discover the province's past by participating in a public dig on the Museum of Industry's foundry site in Stellarton, Pictou Co. on Sept. 10 and 11.

Seniors -- A program in Cape Breton that focuses on safety, crime prevention, empowerment and well-being for seniors is receiving provincial funding this year.

Finance and Treasury Board -- Nova Scotians have a new retirement savings option.

Speaker's Office -- The third session of the 62nd general assembly will open at 2 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 13, with the Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia reading the Speech from the Throne.

Human Rights Commission -- An independent human rights board of inquiry into Robyn Atwell v. Halifax Regional Municipality has dismissed a complaint of discrimination.

Nova Scotia Securities Commission -- The Nova Scotia Securities Commission is alerting investors that Quantum Code, also known as Quantum Code Software, is not registered to trade securities in Nova Scotia.

Human Rights Commission -- NOTE: The following is a statement from Christine Hanson, director and CEO of the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission regarding consumer racial profiling. The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission hopes that education and training will lead to equal service for all Nova Scotia shoppers.

Municipal Affairs -- The public transit service in Yarmouth will be able to upgrade buses, bus shelters and more thanks to a $25,000 provincial grant.

Energy -- Government will help fund an extension of the Maud Lewis Trail and the installation of a crossing light to promote active living in Yarmouth.