Government of Nova Scotia News

Education and Early Childhood Development -- The province is launching the first Primary to Grade 12 literacy strategy that will increase the focus on teaching reading and writing, and developing oral communication skills.

Tourism Nova Scotia -- Nova Scotians are invited to join host Jeff Hutcheson on the Lunenburg waterfront on Tuesday, May 31, for a live taping of Canada AM.

Natural Resources -- Plus de 9 000 élèves de la 4e année de la province pourront profiter de deux nuits de camping gratuites dans l'un des 20 parcs de camping provinciaux de la province cet été.

Natural Resources -- More than 9,000 Grade 4 students in the province will get two free nights in one of Nova Scotia's 20 provincial camping parks this summer.

Agriculture -- Farmers who donate to food banks in Nova Scotia will qualify for a new tax credit to encourage fresh produce donations.

Housing Nova Scotia -- Government will no longer be the developer on the Bloomfield property in Halifax.

Nova Scotia Business Inc. -- Dix entreprises néo-écossaises seront honorées pour leur succès en exportation dans le cadre de la 32e remise annuelle des Prix d'excellence à l'exportation de la Nouvelle-Écosse, le 26 mai. L'une de ces entreprises recevra le prix de l'Exportateur de l'année.

Nova Scotia Business Inc. -- Ten Nova Scotia companies will be honoured for their success in exporting at the 32nd annual Nova Scotia Export Achievement Awards on Thursday, May 26, and one will be named the 2016 Exporter of the Year.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- Merlin, the rainbow macaw who resides at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic in Halifax, turns a vibrant 14 years old in 2016 and will celebrate at the museum on Saturday, May, 21.

Fisheries and Aquaculture -- A committee providing government with advice on a practical way to trace escaped finfish, such as trout and salmon, back to their source is learning about best practices at a workshop with experts from Canada, the United States and Norway.

Trade Centre Limited -- Halifax Convention Centre today, May 18, provided an update on the progress and preparations for the new facility.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- HANTS COUNTY: Avon River Bridge

Public Service Commission -- Dans le cadre de la Journée mondiale de lutte contre l'homophobie, la transphobie et la biphobie, aujourd'hui 17 mai, le gouvernement a publié des Lignes directrices relatives aux employés transgenres et au genre variant, à l'intention des fonctionnaires. La Nouvelle-Écosse devient ainsi la première fonction publique au Canada à adopter de telles lignes directrices.

Public Service Commission -- On the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia, today, May 17, government released Guidelines to Support Trans and Gender Variant Employees for government workers, making Nova Scotia the first provincial public service in Canada to do so.

Premier's Office -- Atlantic premiers are working together to improve the lives of Atlantic Canadians through focused efforts to strengthen the region's economy, improve health care, enhance energy co-operation and address climate change.

Immigration -- The Annapolis Valley now has a new, full-time immigrant settlement worker to support new Nova Scotians.

Community Services -- Nova Scotians with disabilities will have expanded opportunities for community living and day programs.

Health and Wellness -- Un premier cas d'infection à virus Zika a été confirmé en Nouvelle-Écosse.

Health and Wellness -- Nova Scotia has identified its first confirmed case of Zika virus.

Natural Resources -- Residents and organizations in Inverness County will be asked to collaborate on a project to explore the expanded use of the Strathlorne Forest Nursery and how it could best serve the economic interests of Cape Breton Island.