Government of Nova Scotia News

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- PICTOU COUNTY: Highway 104

Finance and Treasury Board -- The House of Assembly has approved investments in economic growth, education, opportunities for youth and other priorities outlined in Budget 2016-2017.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- NEW WORK ---

Fisheries and Aquaculture -- Better ice conditions on lakes and rivers compared to spring 2015 mean that Nova Scotians have many opportunities to experience sportfishing, one of the most popular outdoor activities.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- As the weather warms up, more than 27,000 Nova Scotians are tuning up their motorcycles to take to the roads.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Les élèves de la Nouvelle-Écosse de la maternelle à la 12e année développeront des compétences essentielles en utilisant de la nouvelle technologie pour soutenir leur apprentissage et les préparer en vue des emplois de la nouvelle économie.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Nova Scotia students from Grades Primary to 12 will develop critical skills using new technology to support their learning and to prepare them for new economy jobs.

Premier's Office -- Nova Scotians are getting access to more provincial government data, including 3D, high-resolution maps, for the first time.

Premier's Office -- The province is co-ordinating several ways for Nova Scotians to help victims of the fire emergency in Fort McMurray, Alberta.

Municipal Affairs -- Amendments to the Municipal Government Act and the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter introduced today, May 5, will give municipalities flexibility in managing commercial property taxes to help encourage economic development.

Agriculture -- Government is working with industry to grow Nova Scotia's wine sector with a $3.5 million investment as part of Budget 2016-2017. The investment supports research, quality standards and export market development.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- Drivers are reminded to slow down and be patient as crews begin painting lines on Nova Scotia highways.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- Le rôle des communautés culturelles de la Nouvelle-Écosse dans la Première Guerre mondiale sera exploré en profondeur dans le cadre de musées spontanés et d'un symposium.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- The role of Nova Scotia's cultural communities in the First World War is receiving an in-depth exploration at upcoming pop-up museums and a symposium.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- Hundreds of kilometres of Nova Scotia highways will soon get their annual spring cleaning with the kick-off of the 2016 Adopt-A-Highway program.

Premier's Office -- The province is committed to seeing more young people find meaningful work as part of Budget 2016-2017.

Business -- For the first time, Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) will open the trading day from Nova Scotia. Canada's leading stock exchange will hold a market open ceremony live from Halifax on Wednesday, May 11.

Premier's Office -- The Province of Nova Scotia today, May 4, honours the role of Canadians in the liberation of the Netherlands during the Second World War.

Environment -- Nova Scotia is on track to beat its 2020 goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to at least 10 per cent below 1990 levels. Emissions are already down by 17 per cent.

Finance and Treasury Board -- Finance and Treasury Board Minister Randy Delorey introduced the Financial Measures (2016) Act today, May 3.