Government of Nova Scotia News

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- Some of the oldest dinosaur bones in Canada were recently discovered along the Bay of Fundy and Nova Scotia researchers are heading back to the site at Wasson Bluff, Cumberland Co., to search for more.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- COLCHESTER COUNTY: Spencer Point Road

Health and Wellness -- At the Nova Scotia Sea School in Lunenburg, teens are not just learning to sail – they are starting to soar.

Premier's Office -- Premier Stephen McNeil is joining other premiers at the 2016 Summer Meeting of Canada's Premiers in Whitehorse, Yukon, July 21-22.

Energy -- For the first time, Nova Scotians will know what their power bill will be for the next three years.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- DIGBY COUNTY: Trunk 1

Environment -- Provincial conservation officers remind Nova Scotians there is a daily limit on the number of trout that can be caught in most regions.

Invest Nova Scotia -- Investments from the Invest Nova Scotia Fund will help increase new business startups in Cape Breton and throughout the province.

Nova Scotia Business Inc. -- Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) announced two newly approved productions through the Nova Scotia Film and Television Production Incentive Fund today, July 19.

Nova Scotia Business Inc. / Business -- The Mist, a large, international television production which begins filming in Nova Scotia today, July 18, has been approved for funding through the province's Film and Television Production Incentive Fund.

Health and Wellness -- NOTE: The following is an op-ed piece from Health and Wellness Minister Leo Glavine We have long heard calls for redesigning Nova Scotia's health-care system, and that's exactly what we have been working toward for the past three years. We know there are improvements to be made in access to and quality of care.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal / Service Nova Scotia -- All four Atlantic provinces will introduce a new system to help make provincially issued identification more secure and prevent identity theft.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- NEW WORK ---

Natural Resources -- People can enjoy Canada's Parks Day events at several provincial parks, Saturday, July 16.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- The Bluenose II is sailing the waters of Cape Breton for the next week and public viewings are available.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- Government today, July 14, released the independent study assessing the feasibility of twinning eight sections of Nova Scotia highways sooner using tolls.

Natural Resources -- Some of Nova Scotia's best woodland owners have been recognized for their outstanding woodlot management.

Agriculture -- Ninety-five 4-H members from Atlantic Canada, including 70 from Nova Scotia, will learn about livestock management and show techniques at the 27th annual EastGen Showcase July 15 – 17 at the Nova Scotia Provincial Exhibition Grounds in Bible Hill.

Human Rights Commission -- A preliminary hearing of the independent human rights board of inquiry into Mark Thomas v. Halifax Water Commission is scheduled to continue Monday, July 18.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- ANTIGONISH COUNTY: Route 337