Government of Nova Scotia News

Health and Wellness -- On encourage les Néo-Écossais à se faire vacciner contre la grippe dès le début de la saison grippale.

Health and Wellness -- Nova Scotians are encouraged to get a flu shot early in the season.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- Fundy Geological Museum in Parrsboro will host Coastal Lighthouse Rug Hooking, an exhibit developed by the Nova Scotia Art Guild.

Economic and Rural Development and Tourism -- Dozens of Nova Scotia businesses will be looking for opportunities to sell their goods and services in new markets with support from government.

Community Services -- Nearly 650 foster families in Nova Scotia open their hearts and homes to children in need of a loving, stable home.

Environment -- A second set of stack tests at the Northern Pulp mill have begun.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Young Nova Scotians who are volunteering and involved in their communities are being celebrated today, Oct. 20, during Duke Awareness Week.

Aboriginal Affairs -- Nova Scotia and the Native Women's Association of Canada (NWAC), are hosting the National Aboriginal Women's Summit at Membertou First Nation, Cape Breton Regional Municipality, today, Oct. 20 to Wednesday, Oct. 22.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- ANNAPOLIS COUNTY: Eager Bridge, Temporary Closure

Labour and Advanced Education -- The Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency has appointed Marjorie Davison as its first chief executive officer.

Energy -- Government is supporting the next phase of Dalhousie University's Share the Road campaign, a provincewide initiative to raise awareness about road safety.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- A new skilled trades centre will offer more opportunities for Glace Bay High School students.

Municipal Affairs -- Municipal Affairs Minister Mark Furey is encouraging Nova Scotians to show their appreciation for their communities and the people behind them during Municipal Awareness Week Oct. 20 to 26.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- CONTINUING WORK

Natural Resources -- Delegates of the North American Forestry Commission - Fire Management Working Group are meeting in Halifax, sharing the best ways for fighting forest fires.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Le gouvernement a adopté, aujourd'hui 17 octobre, des modifications à la loi sur l'éducation (Education Act) visant à donner force de loi au nouveau processus d'examen des écoles. Ce nouveau processus met l'accent sur la collaboration, la mobilisation communautaire et une meilleure planification à long terme pour les écoles.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Government proclaimed amendments to the Education Act today, Oct.17, making the new school review process law. The new process focuses on collaboration, community engagement, and better long-range planning for schools.

Nova Scotia Business Inc. -- Slyce is growing and creating more jobs in New Waterford to meet increasing customer demand.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- The Nova Scotia Museum of Industry will launch What Remains: The Nova Scotia Industrial Project, today, Oct. 17, an exhibit inspired by the province's industrial sites.

Internal Services -- Government is celebrating Small Business Week, Oct. 19-25, by helping entrepreneurs and businesses find opportunities to sell goods and services to the public sector.