Government of Nova Scotia News

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- COLCHESTER COUNTY: Highway 102 (Exit 13A)

Premier's Office -- Government is investing $2.8 million in the aquaculture sector to create more jobs in Nova Scotia.

Premier's Office -- NOTE: A list of projects follows this release. Annapolis Valley residents will enjoy enhanced facilities for community and physical activity thanks to funding announced today, July 5, for eight projects in the Annapolis Valley.

Service Nova Scotia -- Administrative changes to the province's liquor licensing regulations will cut red tape and ensure the regulations better meet the needs of business owners.

Premier's Office -- The government of Nova Scotia is working with the federal government and the other Atlantic provinces to build a vibrant economic future for Atlantic Canada.

Labour and Advanced Education -- Athletes playing on Nova Scotia-based teams are exempt from parts of the Labour Standards Code after changes made today, July 4.

Executive Council -- Expenses of senior officials of government departments and offices are now posted online.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- LUNENBURG COUNTY: Mersey Road, Highway 103, Exit 6

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- Partout au pays, en 2017, les Canadiens célébreront le 150e anniversaire de la Confédération. La Nouvelle-Écosse a lancé le fonds En avant pour le 150e dans le but d'aider les collectivités et les groupes à créer des programmes et des activités visant à célébrer l'anniversaire du Canada.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- In 2017, Canadians across the country will mark the 150th anniversary of Confederation. Nova Scotia has launched the 150 Forward Fund to help communities and groups create programs and events to celebrate Canada's birthday.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- CONTINUING WORK

Regulatory Affairs and Service Effectiveness -- The Office of Regulatory Affairs and Service Effectiveness released its first annual report today, June 30.

Lieutenant Governor -- The Government House Summer Tour Program will begin Friday, July 1 and will run until Monday, Aug. 29.

Business -- Government is taking the next step towards creating a new, private sector-led venture capital fund to help Nova Scotia businesses create new jobs, grow and compete internationally.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- Beaucoup de Néo-Écossais prendront la route durant la longue fin de semaine de la fête du Canada, et c'est pourquoi la Province et la GRC rappellent aux automobilistes de faire des choix judicieux quand ils sont au volant et de ne jamais prendre le volant avec des facultés affaiblies. Ayez un plan pour revenir à la maison en toute sécurité.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- As many Nova Scotians head out for the long Canada Day weekend, the province and RCMP are reminding drivers to make wise choices while driving and never get behind the wheel while impaired. Make a plan to get home safely.

Health and Wellness / Finance and Treasury Board -- Nova Scotia's doctors have ratified two four-year agreements with government.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Alors que l'année scolaire prend officiellement fin, la ministre et le personnel du ministère de l'Éducation et du Développement de la petite enfance souhaitent aux élèves, aux enseignants et au personnel un bel été en toute sécurité.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- As the school year officially comes to a close the minister and staff at the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development are wishing students, teachers and staff a safe summer.

Nova Scotia Securities Commission -- The Nova Scotia Securities Commission has approved a settlement agreement with Scotian Wind Inc. (Scotian) and Terrance Norman.