Government of Nova Scotia News

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- Le gouvernement a publié son rapport d'étape sur les services en français aujourd’hui, 9 décembre, journée qui marque le 10e anniversaire de la Loi sur les services en français.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- Government released the 2014 progress report on French-language services today, Dec. 9, on the 10th anniversary of the French-language Services Act.

Nova Scotia Business Inc. -- The chair of Nova Scotia Business Inc.'s (NSBI) board of directors, Janice Stairs, today, Dec. 8, announced the appointment of Marie Mullally to the board.

Human Rights Commission -- An independent Nova Scotia human rights restorative board of inquiry in the case of Nikita Fraser v. Dragon Buffet King Inc., is scheduled to continue Monday, Dec. 15, in Halifax.

Municipal Affairs -- La période des fêtes est le temps idéal pour préparer de bons repas et décorer avec sa famille et ses amis. Il s'agit également d'une période où il faut faire particulièrement attention à la sécurité-incendie.

Municipal Affairs -- The holiday season is a great time to cook and decorate with family and friends. It is also a time to pay extra attention to fire safety.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- A list of schools participating in the Hour of Code, and that are available to media, follows this release. This week, hundreds of students across Nova Scotia will be participating in the largest international learning event in history, the Hour of Code.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- CONTINUING WORK

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Karen Casey, ministre de l'Éducation et du Développement de la petite enfance, a nommé un éducateur bien connu qui sera chargé de travailler avec le Tri-County Regional School Board pour améliorer la gouvernance et la responsabilisation, et faire en sorte que le conseil répond aux besoins des élèves.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Karen Casey has appointed a well-known educator to work with the Tri-County Regional School Board to improve governance and accountability, and ensure the needs of students are being met.

Natural Resources -- This weekend, thousands of Nova Scotians are expected to enjoy the 25th annual Christmas Festival of Trees and Crafts in Middle Musquodoboit, Halifax Regional Municipality.

Agriculture -- Pet owners in Nova Scotia must follow stronger standards in the care and sale of their cats and dogs.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- Boxed sets of unique Christmas cards featuring photos of colourful Victorian whimsey and traditional black-and-white Nova Scotia winter scenes are available for purchase at the Nova Scotia Archives.

Community Services -- Les Néo-Écossais disposeront de plus de temps pour transmettre leurs commentaires en ligne au sujet des premières mesures législatives visant l'accessibilité dans la province.

Community Services -- Nova Scotians will have additional time to provide feedback on the province's first accessibility legislation.

Communications Nova Scotia -- The Nova Scotia tree donated to Boston annually, will take centre stage tonight, Dec. 4, lighting up Boston Common as the tradition of giving celebrates 43 years.

Health and Wellness -- Funding to purchase linear accelerators, devices used to give radiation treatment to cancer patients, means cancer patients will continue to receive timely radiation treatments.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Karen Casey, ministre de l'Éducation et du Développement de la petite enfance, a annoncé aujourd'hui 3 décembre qu'elle nommera un conseiller ministériel qui travaillera avec le Tri-County Regional School Board pour améliorer la gouvernance et la responsabilisation.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Education and Early Childhood Minister Karen Casey announced today, Dec. 3, that she will appoint a ministerial advisor to work with the Tri-County Regional School Board to improve governance and accountability.

Communications Nova Scotia / Agriculture -- Nova Scotians are encouraged to shift some of their holiday shopping to local goods and locally owned businesses.