Government of Nova Scotia News

Environment -- A mild winter, little snow and a dry start to spring means the conditions are right for early blooms of blue-green algae in Nova Scotia's lakes and rivers.

Health and Wellness -- New funding for home care and home support will help Nova Scotians live independently for as long as possible.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- HANTS COUNTY: Highway 101

Natural Resources -- Hundreds of visitors are expected at Nova Scotia's second annual Open Forest Day, Saturday, June 25, at Shubie Park in Dartmouth.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- The province is in the final stages of a negotiation with Dalhousie University for a long-term lease of land in Halifax's south end.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- Cet été, les bibliothèques publiques de la Nouvelle-Écosse invitent les enfants, les adolescents et les familles à participer à une série d'activités amusantes et interactives qui feront le bonheur de tous.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- Public libraries across Nova Scotia are inviting kids, teens and families to join them this summer for a series of fun and interactive events guaranteed to keep everyone entertained and happy.

Labour and Advanced Education / Education and Early Childhood Development -- REMARQUE : la liste des membres du Groupe de travail sur les transitions figure à la fin du communiqué. Le Groupe de travail sur les transitions a publié un rapport, aujourd'hui 21 juin, qui contient 15 recommandations visant à aider les jeunes à obtenir la formation et l'éducation dont ils ont besoin pour trouver un emploi pertinent en Nouvelle-Écosse.

Labour and Advanced Education / Education and Early Childhood Development -- NOTE: A list of members of the Transition Task Force follows this release. The Transition Task Force released a report today, June 21, that contains 15 recommendations to help youth get the training and education they need to find meaningful work in Nova Scotia.

Health and Wellness -- A new Chronic Disease Innovation Fund will support programs in communities across the province to help Nova Scotians live healthier lives.

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, June 21.

Finance and Treasury Board -- Nova Scotia has joined the federal government and other provinces in an agreement in principle to improve the Canada Pension Plan.

Aboriginal Affairs -- Nova Scotians will celebrate the rich culture and important contributions of aboriginal people as part of National Aboriginal Day, on Tuesday, June 21.

Business -- Government is taking the next steps towards making high-speed Internet service available in more rural communities in the province.

Environment -- The proposed monitoring program for the Fundy Ocean Research Centre for Energy (FORCE) and Cape Sharp Tidal Venture has been approved by the Department of Environment.

Premier's Office -- Nova Scotia is honouring the memory of Sgt. Kenneth James Power, a Royal Canadian Air Force search and rescue technician, by naming a brook in Cape Breton Regional Municipality after him.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- NEW WORK

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- Cyclists now have a better way to explore the beauty of the Wentworth Valley.

Business -- Government has increased support for film projects this year under the Film and Television Production Incentive Fund.

Immigration -- Cape Breton now has two new, full-time immigrant settlement workers to support new Nova Scotians settling on the island.