Government of Nova Scotia News

Protocol Office -- The province is asking people to nominate, or re-nominate, candidates for Nova Scotia's highest honour.

Energy -- Le gouvernement veut savoir ce que les Néo-Écossais pensent de son rapport préliminaire qui résume les commentaires reçus lors de la consultation publique sur l’examen du réseau d’électricité menée l’automne dernier.

Energy -- Government is seeking feedback from Nova Scotians on a draft report that summarizes what it heard during Electricity System Review public consultations in the fall.

Health and Wellness -- Changes to long-term care policies will ensure more timely access and make better use of the province's long-term care beds for those with the greatest need.

Nova Scotia Business Inc. -- An optical systems engineering company is growing in Nova Scotia.

Municipal Affairs -- Des renseignements sur la santé financière des municipalités de la Nouvelle-Écosse, y compris les recettes, les budgets et les immobilisations, ont été rendus publics aujourd'hui, 17 février.

Municipal Affairs -- Information on the financial health of Nova Scotia municipalities, including revenue, budget and capital assets, was released today, Feb. 17.

Executive Council -- All provincial government offices will open at noon today, Feb. 17. Offices in several counties were closed this morning because of road conditions.

Executive Council -- Provincial government offices in Pictou, Colchester, Cumberland, Hants, Annapolis, Kings, Queens, Digby, Shelburne, Lunenburg and Yarmouth counties will delay opening until noon Tuesday, Feb. 17, due to the winter storm.

Emergency Management Office -- Après cette forte tempête hivernale, on demande aux Néo-Écossais de vérifier si leurs voisins ont besoin d'aide, particulièrement s'ils sont âgés ou handicapés.

Emergency Management Office -- Nova Scotians are reminded to check in on their neighbours, especially those who are elderly or with disabilities, following the severe winter storm.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- Extreme conditions including heavy snow, high winds, rain, and frigid temperatures have left many roads, including main highways across the province impassable. Plowing efforts have been further complicated by poor visibility and abandoned vehicles.

Emergency Management Office / Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- –Motorists are advised to continue to stay off roads tonight and tomorrow morning, Feb. 16, if possible, both for their own safety and so winter plow crews can safely clear roads.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- Highway 101 has been closed between Windsor and Greenwich, Exits 6 and 11, due to severe weather conditions.

Premier's Office -- On behalf of the provincial government and all Nova Scotians, I want to reiterate my sincere appreciation and gratitude to the law-enforcement professionals who prevented a terrible crime from being committed in our capital city.

Premier's Office -- Earlier this evening, Feb. 13, the RCMP, along with the Halifax Regional Police, provided an update regarding a weapons related threat in the Halifax area.

Executive Council -- Provincial government offices in Cape Breton closed at 2 p.m., today, Feb. 13, because of weather conditions.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- CONTINUING WORK ---

Natural Resources -- Les Néo-Écossais sont invités à soumettre leurs commentaires sur la proposition de lever l'interdiction de chasser le dimanche.

Natural Resources -- Nova Scotians are invited to contribute their opinions on lifting the ban on Sunday hunting.