Government of Nova Scotia News

Finance and Treasury Board -- Bold change is recommended in Charting a Path for Growth: Nova Scotia Tax and Regulatory Review.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- –INVERNESS COUNTY: Flooding

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- The government is asking Nova Scotians to pause for a moment on Wednesday, Nov. 19, to remember those killed or seriously injured in road crashes.

Conserve Nova Scotia -- Nova Scotians wished the Nova Scotia tree for Boston safe travels while enjoying a live musical performance by local band The Stanfields today, Nov. 18, in Halifax's Grand Parade.

Labour and Advanced Education -- Government and Dalhousie and NSCAD universities are creating a place where students, innovators and industry will work together to develop student-led startups.

Health and Wellness -- Mediator James Dorsey has informed government that not all issues have been resolved between health-care unions and employers.

Natural Resources -- This year's Christmas tree for Boston is cut, wrapped, and ready for send-off after a well-attended ceremony in Purlbrook, Antigonish Co., today, Nov. 17.

Energy -- Government is supporting the construction of a gravel trail in Westville that will provide greater access between a residential area and the downtown.

Labour and Advanced Education -- Joey MacDougall has helped train dozens of apprentices over the years. But when he took on Brent Veenhuis in 2011, he knew he'd hit the jackpot.

Energy -- Government will contribute $10,000 toward developing an eight-year active transportation plan that will provide Avon region residents with improved opportunities to remain active.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- CONTINUING WORK

Education and Early Childhood Development -- De jeunes scientifiques de la Nouvelle-Écosse se livreront à leurs propres investigations et analyses dans le cadre des Olympiades des sciences sur invitation de la Nouvelle-Écosse.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Young scientists from across Nova Scotia will be doing their own investigations and analysis as part of the Nova Scotia Invitational Science Olympics.

Lieutenant Governor -- The public is invited to Government House for a film screening and discussion on the legacy of Joseph Howe.

Human Rights Commission -- Two independent Nova Scotia human rights boards of inquiry will begin Monday, Nov. 17, in Halifax.

Labour and Advanced Education -- Labour and Advanced Education Minister Kelly Regan is sending condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of a fisherman who died, Thursday, Nov. 13, after falling from a wharf in Port Mouton, Queens Co.

Emergency Management Office / Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- La première chute de neige importante de la saison est prévue le vendredi 14 novembre en Nouvelle-Écosse, et on demande aux conducteurs de ralentir et d'être prêts pour des routes glissantes.

Emergency Management Office / Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- With Nova Scotia's first significant snowfall of the season expected Friday, Nov. 14, drivers should be ready to slow down and be on alert for slippery conditions.

Agriculture -- Nova Scotians can enjoy locally grown and produced food right from the truck at the Select Nova Scotia Food Truck Rally in Wolfville today, Nov. 13.

Community Services -- An action plan to help more Nova Scotians with disabilities work and live as independently as possible was released today, Nov. 13, by the province.