Government of Nova Scotia News

Labour and Advanced Education -- Nova Scotia and British Columbia have formalized an agreement to enhance partnerships across their shipbuilding and marine industries, and increase the mobility of apprentices.

Executive Council -- Provincial government offices in Annapolis, Digby, Kings, Cumberland, Colchester, Pictou, Antigonish, Guysborough, Hants and Halifax counties, including Metro Halifax, and some of Cape Breton, will open at noon today, Jan. 13.

Executive Council -- Provincial government offices will delay opening until noon, today, Jan. 13, in Annapolis, Digby, Kings, Cumberland, Colchester, Pictou, Antigonish, Guysborough, Hants and Halifax counties, including Metro Halifax, and all of Cape Breton.

Premier's Office -- The agreement between the province and the association representing the province's Crown attorneys was ratified on Saturday, Jan. 9.

Health and Wellness -- The province is asking for interested community groups to apply for mental health and addictions funding under a new, more transparent and accountable grants process.

Fisheries and Aquaculture -- An advisory committee of industry and stakeholder representatives will provide advice on a practical way to trace the origin of escaped salmon. This is part of the new containment management rules for finfish farms in Nova Scotia.

Community Services -- Nova Scotians are invited to recognize outstanding volunteers in their communities by nominating them for a Provincial Volunteer Award.

Premier's Office -- Premier Stephen McNeil announced today, Jan. 12, the appointment of Hants East MLA Margaret Miller as Minister of Environment.

Human Rights Commission -- An independent Nova Scotia human rights restorative board of inquiry in the case of Sandra Wakeham v. Nova Scotia Department of Environment has been adjourned.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- NEW WORK ---

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- LUNENBURG COUNTY: Martins Brook Bridge

Energy -- Applications are now open for Nova Scotia’s 2016 Energy Training Program.

Health and Wellness -- January 2016 has been proclaimed Alzheimer's Awareness Month in Nova Scotia.

Premier's Office -- Premier Stephen McNeil has accepted the resignation of Catherine Woodman, deputy minister of the Department of Business effective Friday, Jan. 8.

Immigration -- Government officially launched its two new business immigration streams Jan. 1.

Human Rights Commission / Justice -- A Halifax native, diplomat and international lawyer, is the new director and CEO of the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission.

Labour and Advanced Education -- Government is launching a procurement pilot to encourage businesses to hire apprentices in Nova Scotia.

Justice -- Police and the provincial government are hoping to receive more information about the homicides of Matthew Hebb and Earle Stewart through the Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program.

Nova Scotia Business Inc. -- Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) has approved a business development incentive in the form of a payroll rebate for Entreprise Castle Hall Alternatives, Inc. (Castle Hall), headquartered in Montreal, PQ.

Utility and Review Board -- The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board is seeking applicants to fill two full-time positions.