Government of Nova Scotia News

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- Nine Nova Scotia community organizations have received funding for 17 projects through the Gaelic Language in Communities Program.

Environment -- Environment Minister Margaret Miller has issued ministerial orders to past operators of the now closed RDM Recycling facility in Halifax Regional Municipality to assess and repair the environmental impacts from activities that affected residential wells in Harrietsfield.

Community Services -- NOTE: The following is a feature story to celebrate African Heritage Month. Viola Cain has gained a lot of wisdom from loving more than a hundred foster children.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- CONTINUING WORK

Premier's Office -- The Province of Nova Scotia today, Feb. 26, honoured Canadians who served in the Gulf War on the 25th anniversary of the liberation of Kuwait.

Community Services -- A unique approach to supporting parents with culturally relevant programs is being developed with African Nova Scotian families and government.

Business -- Business Minister Mark Furey confirmed today, Feb. 25, that Nova Scotia's six provincial visitor information centres will remain open. They will continue to be operated and administered by the province.

Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation -- The Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC) released its third quarter results today, Feb. 25, for Sept. 28 to Dec. 27, 2015.

Lieutenant Governor -- La création d'une vidéo qui fait la promotion de l'appartenance et de la tolérance, l'échange d'expériences avec le trouble du spectre de l'autisme avec ses camarades de classe et l'organisation de campagnes qui mettent l'accent sur des enjeux locaux et mondiaux sont quelques-unes des façons dont les élèves de la Nouvelle-Écosse ont une influence positive sur leurs écoles et leurs collectivités.

Lieutenant Governor -- Creating a video that promotes belonging and acceptance, sharing experiences with Autism Spectrum Disorder with classmates, and hosting campaigns that focus on local and global issues are among the ways Nova Scotia students are making a difference in their schools and communities.

Energy -- Two Nova Scotia appointments that bring a combined 60 years of relevant experience to the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board were approved today, Feb. 23, by the province’s standing committee on human resources.

Nova Scotia Provincial Lotteries and Casino Corporation -- Monte Carlo fundraising seminars will be held across the province to support charitable organizations and community groups to raise funds in their communities.

Environment -- A precautionary boil water advisory issued for parts of Chester has now been lifted.

Community Services -- Families living in the Spryfield area of Halifax Regional Municipality will gain access to the Parenting Journey program as part of Stronger Families Nova Scotia, a provincial expansion of support for parents and children.

Protocol Office -- Nova Scotians are asked to nominate, or re-nominate individuals deserving of the Order of Nova Scotia, the province's highest honour.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- Spring weight restrictions on all provincial roads will begin on Feb. 29, starting at 12:01 a.m.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- CONTINUING WORK

Business -- The board of directors for DSME Trenton (DSTN) informed government late Feb. 18, that the company is ceasing operations permanently.

Fisheries and Aquaculture -- A Catch to Plate pilot project is helping the lobster industry track the quality of its product from catch to market, reduce costs and respond to consumer preferences.

Community Services -- Families living in the Fairview area of Halifax Regional Municipality will gain access to the Parenting Journey program as part of Stronger Families Nova Scotia, a provincial expansion of support for parents and children.