Government of Nova Scotia News

Team Nova Scotia -- Team Nova Scotia will join athletes from across the country tonight to kickoff the 2015 Canada Winter Games in Prince George, B.C.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- Nova Scotians are being invited to help develop a tribute to Viola Desmond that will represent her legacy, and last beyond this year's celebration.

Planning and Priorities -- Engage Nova Scotia will help address the economic and demographic challenges outlined in the report of the Nova Scotia Commission on Building Our New Economy.

Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation -- All Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC) retail stores will be closed Monday, Feb. 16, in honour of Nova Scotia Heritage Day. Normal business hours will resume Tuesday, Feb. 17.

Economic and Rural Development and Tourism -- NOTE: The following is an op-ed from Economic and Rural Development and Tourism Minister Michel Samson on the Graduate to Opportunity program. We all have a daughter or a brother or a friend who had to go "down the road" to find their first job -- to Toronto or Fort McMurray, to Korea or Dubai.

Economic and Rural Development and Tourism -- NOTE: The following is an op-ed piece from Nova Scotia Tourism Agency CEO Patrick Sullivan. A year ago, the Now or Never report was released. The report recognized the importance of tourism and its role in our economy. Its anniversary gives us a chance to reflect on our progress and the work ahead.

Community Services -- NOTE: The following is an op-ed by Community Services Minister Joanne Bernard for Family Violence Prevention Week, Feb. 8-13. Family violence affects the safety and security of our homes and takes away our ability to trust loved ones. It affects every culture and socio-economic status and no family is immune from the risk or reality of violence within their homes.

Community Services -- Government is looking for people to share their knowledge and experience to help prevention efforts and improve support for victims and survivors of sexual violence.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- The Nova Scotia Archives has launched a new virtual exhibit presenting material associated with Viola Desmond's historic court case.

Health and Wellness -- Le Dr Robert Strang, administrateur en chef de la santé publique, a confirmé aujourd'hui 11 février qu'une étudiante de l'Université Acadia a été hospitalisée et qu'elle se remet de la méningite à méningocoques.

Health and Wellness -- Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Robert Strang confirmed today, Feb. 11, that an Acadia University student is in hospital recovering from meningococcal meningitis.

Lieutenant Governor -- Sunday, Feb. 15, will mark the 50th anniversary of the National Flag of Canada.

Labour and Advanced Education -- A Truro small business will now be able to compete for more projects thanks to funding from the Canada-Nova Scotia Job Grant.

Speaker's Office -- Speaker of the House Kevin Murphy announced today, Feb. 9, the second session of the 62nd general assembly will resume Thursday, March 26, at 1 p.m.

One Nova Scotia Coalition -- One year after The Report on Building our New Economy was released to Nova Scotians, the One Nova Scotia Coalition is making headway on the 10-year plan it was tasked to create by this December.

Seniors -- L'appui du gouvernement aidera les aînés néo-écossais à vivre plus confortablement et avec une plus grande indépendance dans leur propre maison.

Seniors -- Government support will help Nova Scotia seniors live more comfortably and independently in their homes.

Natural Resources -- Government announced today, Feb. 9, that it will provide $20,000 to the Two Rivers Wildlife Park in Huntington, Cape Breton Regional Municipality.

Immigration -- Government wants Nova Scotians to participate in keeping international graduates in the province.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- CONTINUING WORK ---