Government of Nova Scotia News

Education and Early Childhood Development -- The province advised Nova Learning today, July 28, that it will purchase two of their nine schools in July 2018 after the leases expire. The schools are O'Connell Drive Elementary School in Porters Lake and Riverside Education Centre in Milford, Hants Co.

Nova Scotia Provincial Lotteries and Casino Corporation -- The Nova Scotia Provincial Lotteries and Casino Corporation (NSPLCC), through its Support4Sport program, and Sport Nova Scotia will give away 10 $1,000 prizes to Nova Scotians across the province and one grand prize of $10,000 to improve sport in Nova Scotian communities.

Speaker's Office -- The Legislative Library has posted all of the available debates of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly (Hansard) from 1868–1993 online.

Business -- Government announced today, July 26, that four Halifax residents will be appointed to the Peggy's Cove Commission.

Nova Scotia Business Inc. -- Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) has approved a business development incentive in the form of a payroll rebate for Surrette Battery Company Limited of Springhill, Nova Scotia.

Labour and Advanced Education -- Halifax-area high school students are getting the chance to explore careers in the culinary trade this summer.

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, July 26.

Premier's Office -- Canada's premiers announced their commitment to a new, groundbreaking Canadian Free Trade Agreement at the conclusion of their summer meeting in Whitehorse, Yukon, today, July 22.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- HANTS COUNTY: Highway 101 (Exit 5)

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- NEW WORK

Agriculture -- Experienced, new and aspiring farmers are being encouraged to Start Small and Think Big at the annual Small Farm Expo being held Monday, July 25, at the Provincial Exhibition Grounds in Bible Hill.

Seniors -- Funding was announced today, July 22, for two organizations in Sydney that create opportunities for seniors to be more engaged and included in their communities.

Lieutenant Governor -- Three Nova Scotian wines received the Lieutenant Governor's Award for Excellence in Nova Scotia Wines at a ceremony at Government House, today, July 21.

Health and Wellness -- Funding was announced today, July 21, for three organizations in Cumberland County that support seniors' safety and create opportunities for seniors to be more engaged and included in their communities.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- COLCHESTER COUNTY: Gully Bridge

Health and Wellness -- Government and its partners have eliminated home care waitlists in many Nova Scotia communities.

Service Nova Scotia -- The 2015-16 Nova Scotia Annual Gaming Report is available on the Service Nova Scotia website at http://novascotia.ca/sns/pdf/agd-nova-scotia-annual-gaming-report-2015-16.pdf

Nova Scotia Provincial Lotteries and Casino Corporation -- Higher lottery jackpots, including the first $64 million jackpot won in Canada, contributed to a $23 million increase in ticket lottery gaming revenue this year.

Seniors -- Un financement a été annoncé aujourd'hui, 20 juillet, pour deux organismes du comté de Richmond qui créent des occasions de participation et d'inclusion pour les aînés dans leurs collectivités.

Seniors -- Funding was announced today, July 20, for two organizations in Richmond County that create opportunities for seniors to be more engaged and included in their communities.