Government of Nova Scotia News

Team Nova Scotia -- Athletes across Nova Scotia are busy preparing for the 2015 Canada Winter Games, which start 100 days from today, Nov. 4. The games, in Prince George, B.C., begin Feb. 13, and run until March 1.

Energy -- Nova Scotia will have an opportunity to showcase the province's marine renewable energy resources, skills and expertise to more than 650 delegates from 25 countries attending the International Conference on Ocean Energy from Nov. 4-6 in Halifax.

Nova Scotia Securities Commission -- November is Financial Literacy Month in Canada and to raise awareness, the Nova Scotia Securities Commission has created two YouTube videos aimed at helping Nova Scotians identify fraudulent investments.

Premier's Office -- Premier Stephen McNeil is encouraging Nova Scotians to participate in Remembrance Day events, Tuesday, Nov. 11.

Health and Wellness -- NOTE: A list of organizations announced today, Nov. 3, receiving grants follows this release. Nova Scotians living with mental illness and addictions will get help from community organizations receiving provincial grants.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Teachers are encouraged to share books, videos and other relevant available resources with students during Holocaust Education Week, Nov. 2-9.

Energy -- Government will provide $20,000 to Bicycle Nova Scotia to raise awareness about the Blue Route project and gather community input.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Fall River Roundabout Update

Health and Wellness / Economic and Rural Development and Tourism -- Annapolis Royal's downtown area will get a visitor-friendly update as part of a $63,000 investment announced today, Nov. 1, by Premier Stephen McNeil.

Health and Wellness -- Up to 30 more children from Eskasoni are getting an opportunity to play football this season as part of a provincial investment in physical activity.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- The Province of Nova Scotia and Government of Canada have agreed to share the cost of continuing Highway 101 as a controlled access highway from Digby to Marshalltown.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- NEW WORK

Education and Early Childhood Development -- A new skilled trades centre will offer more hands-on learning and academic opportunities for students at Cole Harbour District High School.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- Nova Scotians with print disabilities, who are unable to read print materials, will now have access to a collection of downloadable audiobooks through the public libraries.

Health and Wellness -- A streamlined executive team to lead Nova Scotia's new health authority, beginning April 1, was announced today, Oct. 31.

Natural Resources -- Today, Oct. 31, government asked the Mersey Woodlands Advisory Committee to review a recent forest harvest near Lake Panuke, Hants Co.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- Government is amending the Railways Act to protect the rail link and future economic opportunities in Cape Breton and the province.

Executive Council -- Kim MacNeil has been appointed deputy minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture, and Agriculture.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- The Nova Scotia Museum launched a new eBook about Nova Scotia plants today, Oct. 30.

Nova Scotia Business Inc. -- Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) released its 12th annual report today, Oct. 30, covering the fiscal period from April 1, 2013, to March 31, 2014.