Government of Nova Scotia News

Economic and Rural Development and Tourism -- Government has released financial details today, Jan. 18, contained in KPMG reports on start-up and operating costs for the Yarmouth ferry.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- CONTINUING WORK ---

Natural Resources -- A series of free monthly lectures on topics ranging from community forests to creatures of the ocean will be offered at Shubenacadie Provincial Wildlife Park this year.

Environment -- Un accident de la route, qui a eu lieu le mercredi 14 janvier, a entraîné le déversement d'une petite quantité de mazout de chauffage dans un égout pluvial situé le long de la route, près du lac Thomas, dans la Municipalité régionale d'Halifax. Le lac Thomas est situé entre Waverley et Fall River.

Environment -- A motor vehicle accident Wednesday, Jan. 14, resulted in a small amount of furnace oil being released into the roadside stormwater system near the west of Lake Thomas, Halifax Regional Municipality. Lake Thomas is between Waverley and Fall River.

Emergency Management Office -- Les Néo-Écossais qui ont un trouble de l’ouïe ou de la parole peuvent maintenant envoyer un message texte au 9-1-1 en cas d’urgence.

Emergency Management Office -- Nova Scotians who have hearing loss or speech impairments can now use Text with 9-1-1 for emergency services.

Finance and Treasury Board -- Au cours des neuf prochaines semaines, les Néo-Écossais pourront donner leurs opinions et faire leurs commentaires sur les impôts et les taxes, le système fiscal et le prochain budget provincial, et ce, de différentes façons.

Finance and Treasury Board -- Nova Scotians can give their thoughts and comments about taxes, the tax system and the upcoming provincial budget, in a number of ways over the next nine weeks.

Energy -- Le gouvernement a approuvé aujourd'hui, 15 janvier, sept nouveaux projets de production locale d'énergie renouvelable dans le cadre du programme de tarif de rachat communautaire (COMFIT).

Energy -- Government approved the next phase today, Jan. 15, for seven new Community Feed-In Tariff (COMFIT) projects to produce local renewable electricity.

Service Nova Scotia -- A new organizational structure at Service Nova Scotia will improve service and reduce red tape for people and businesses.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- Nova Scotians are encouraged to highlight the great work being done in their communities by nominating them for the 2015 Lieutenant Governor's Community Spirit Award.

Nova Scotia Business Inc. -- Nova Scotia Business Inc. board of directors announced today, Jan. 14, Laurel Broten has been appointed president and CEO of NSBI.

Human Rights Commission -- A decision by an independent human rights board of inquiry has found that a former employee of Shear Logic Hairstyling experienced sexual harassment and was discriminated against.

Human Rights Commission -- A new aboriginal education officer at the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission will strengthen relationships, raise awareness of human rights issues and better understand how the commission can support First Nations communities.

Human Rights Commission -- A new aboriginal education officer at the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission will strengthen relationships, raise awareness of human rights issues and better understand how the commission can support First Nations communities.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- PICTOU COUNTY: Bridge Work, Brookville Road

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- PICTOU COUNTY: Bridge Work, Brookville Road

Seniors -- À compter du jeudi 15 janvier, les aînés n'auront qu'à composer trois chiffres pour obtenir l'information dont ils ont besoin, et ce grâce au service 211. Le service est offert dans toute la province et il recevra les appels au sujet de la maltraitance des aînés et les demandes de renseignements sur les programmes du gouvernement.