Government of Nova Scotia News

Internal Services -- Legislation was introduced today, April 17, to close the Boat Harbour Effluent Treatment Facility in Pictou County in January 2020.

Health and Wellness -- Legislation introduced today, April 17, will ban the sale of flavoured tobacco in Nova Scotia, including menthol, with minor exceptions.

Labour and Advanced Education -- Labour and Advanced Education Minister Kelly Regan is sending condolences after a man died in Hants County today, Apr. 16.

Justice -- Justice Minister Lena Metlege Diab today, April 16, accepted the findings of two independent reviews into the death of Cape Breton teenager Clayton Miller almost 25 years ago.

Emergency Management Office -- En raison de la quantité considérable de neige et de glace qui se trouve encore au sol dans de nombreuses régions de la province, le risque d'inondation augmente avec la température.

Emergency Management Office -- With the considerable amount of snow and ice still on the ground in many parts of the province, there is a risk of flooding as temperatures rise.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Students in Eastern Passage and South Dartmouth are closer to getting new, modern schools in their communities.

Health and Wellness -- Children with autism preparing to start school in 2016 at age six will benefit from the Early Intensive Behavioural Intervention program.

Health and Wellness -- Amendments to the Dental Act will give the Provincial Dental Board of Nova Scotia options to include conditions and restrictions when licensing new dentists.

Health and Wellness -- Government introduced legislation today, April 15, requiring more than 300 audiologists and speech-language pathologists to be members of a new self-regulatory body.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- COLCHESTER COUNTY: Balfron, Gilbert Sutherland Bridges

Executive Council -- Catherine Woodman has been appointed deputy minister of Business, Premier Stephen McNeil announced today, April 14.

Seniors / Health and Wellness -- Government is making a number of investments this year to help more seniors stay in their homes longer and remain independent.

Emergency Management Office -- The province is honouring 911 call takers, who provide a life-saving link to emergency services, during National Public Safety Telecommunicators' Week, which runs until April 18.

Nova Scotia Securities Commission -- The Nova Scotia Securities Commission has issued a temporary cease trade order against Stratus Financial Group International (Stratus), Stratus Offshore, Magnus Torgenson and John Westbrook. The commission received three complaints from Nova Scotia residents saying they were called by the company's representatives, who tried to pressure them to invest in natural gas futures and forex options. They are not registered to sell securities in the province and the commission has ordered Stratus, Magnus Torgenson and Westbrook to cease trading in Nova Scotia immediately.

Health and Wellness -- NOTE: The following is an op-ed piece from Peggy Murray, a transplant recipient from Amherst. National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Week is April 19-25. A little over four years ago, I got a birthday present that saved my life -- and it came from a complete stranger.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- CONTINUING WORK ---

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- CONTINUING WORK ---

Executive Council -- Les Néo-Écossais qui désirent aider à soutenir et à servir leurs collectivités peuvent présenter leur candidature à l’un des nombreux postes vacants au sein des 160 agences, conseils et commissions de la Province.

Executive Council -- Nova Scotians looking to help support and serve their communities can now apply for the many available positions on the province's 160 agencies, boards and commissions.