Government of Nova Scotia News

Government to Draft New Cyber-Safety Legislation

Thu, 04/14/2016 - 10:04

Justice -- The province is working on new legislation to protect Nova Scotians of all ages from the harmful effects of cyberbullying.

Premier Thanks Maureen MacDonald

Tue, 04/12/2016 - 14:05

Premier's Office -- Premier Stephen McNeil today, April 12, thanked Maureen MacDonald for her service to the province.

Appel de candidatures pour faire partie des organismes, des commissions et des conseils

Tue, 04/12/2016 - 12:25

Executive Council -- Les Néo-Écossais qui souhaitent aider leur collectivité en devenant membres de l'un des 160 organismes, commissions et conseils de la Province peuvent maintenant présenter leur candidature.

Call for Applications for Agencies, Boards and Commissions

Tue, 04/12/2016 - 12:21

Executive Council -- Applications are now being accepted from Nova Scotians looking to help support their communities by serving on one of the province's 160 agencies, boards and commissions.

Community Groups and Youth Receive Innovation Grants

Tue, 04/12/2016 - 09:27

Community Services -- Several creative, innovative projects to prevent sexual violence in the Annapolis Valley and South Shore areas are receiving grants through the province's Sexual Violence Strategy.

Walk the Blue Carpet at the East Coast Music Awards Gala

Tue, 04/12/2016 - 08:15

Nova Scotia Provincial Lotteries and Casino Corporation -- Support4Culture is offering fans at the East Coast Music Awards Gala on Thursday, April 14 in Sydney the chance to walk their very own blue carpet.

Sheriffs and Conductive Energy Weapons, Op-Ed Piece

Mon, 04/11/2016 - 14:18

Justice -- NOTE: The following is an op-ed piece from Justice Minister Diana Whalen. In Nova Scotia, sheriffs work hard every day to keep us safe. Our 235 sheriffs are responsible for court security, civil enforcement and prisoner transport. In rural areas, they also transport money from courts and serve summonses. Their duties can be dangerous and at times they can be exposed to violence. They take their responsibility to serve and protect Nova Scotians very seriously. We too have a duty to keep them and the places where they work safe.

Pothole Repair Season Begins

Mon, 04/11/2016 - 12:50

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- As the weather warms, provincial highway crews are starting to shift operations from snow clearing to repairing potholes.

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Service to Move Forward

Mon, 04/11/2016 - 11:27

Health and Wellness -- The province and Nova Scotia Health Authority have issued a request for proposals for an expanded sexual assault nurse examiner service in eastern and western Nova Scotia.

Premier Reflects on 99th Anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge

Sat, 04/09/2016 - 08:06

Premier's Office -- Premier Stephen McNeil, Minister responsible for Military Relations, honoured the brave Canadians who fought for our freedom on the 99th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge, today, April 9.

HEALTH/WELLNESS--Funding Continues for After the Bell Program in Middleton and Annapolis Royal

Fri, 04/08/2016 - 14:47

Health and Wellness -- NOTE: A list of grants announced today follows this release. Young people are getting stronger and more flexible, and learning outdoor skills and environmental stewardship, through After the Bell programs in Middleton and Annapolis Royal.

Weekly Traffic Advisories

Fri, 04/08/2016 - 11:21

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- CONTINUING WORK

Government Ends Must-Run Regulation, Reduces Biomass Use

Fri, 04/08/2016 - 09:31

Energy -- The government is taking action on the electricity plan to make the system work better for Nova Scotians by ending a legal requirement to operate the Nova Scotia Power biomass plant in Port Hawkesbury as a must-run facility.

Program Helping Children Through Supervised Visits Expands in Yarmouth

Fri, 04/08/2016 - 08:55

Justice -- Children in Yarmouth who are unable to spend time with their parents will now have access to visits through the Supervised Access and Exchange Program.

Des données pour appuyer le développement de la petite enfance dans les collectivités

Thu, 04/07/2016 - 09:46

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Les Néo-Écossais possèdent désormais plus d’informations pour déterminer où en sont les enfants sur le plan développemental grâce à la publication des données recueillies avec un nouvel instrument de mesure du développement de la petite enfance.