Government of Nova Scotia News

Natural Resources -- NOTE: Driving directions to the woodlands follow this release. Nova Scotians are invited to celebrate the province's forests through a series of field days, beginning Saturday, Sept. 20, to help celebrate National Forest Week.

Natural Resources -- The Department of Natural Resources has made $25,000 in wheelchair accessibility enhancements at Martinique Beach Provincial Park.

Agriculture -- More than 300 Grade 3 students will explore traditional and modern-day farming through hands-on activities and interactive sessions with representatives from the agricultural sector.

Trade Centre Limited -- Scotiabank, Halifax Regional Municipality and Trade Centre Ltd. celebrated the official opening of the rebranded Scotiabank Centre today, Sept. 19.

Energy -- Government is supporting a sustainable transportation project that will enhance cycling culture on the Eastern Shore.

Health and Wellness -- Government has asked a group of experts to advise how best to ensure that children diagnosed with autism get the treatment they need at the right time.

Cancer Care Nova Scotia -- Cancer Care Nova Scotia is asking for feedback on draft clinical standards for diagnosing and referring patients who have possible signs of colorectal cancer.

Health and Wellness -- Nova Scotia's new provincial health authority is going to be led by Janet Knox, a registered nurse and senior health executive with leadership experience in Nova Scotia, Canada and overseas.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- Nova Scotians will have until Sept. 27 to view the latest art acquisitions to be included in the Nova Scotia Art Bank.

Human Rights Commission -- An independent Nova Scotia Human Rights board of inquiry in the case of Rodney Small v. Halifax Regional Municipality is scheduled to be held Sept. 22-30.

Human Rights Commission -- An independent Nova Scotia Human Rights board of inquiry in the case of Wesley Woodworth v. Sobeys Group Inc. is scheduled to begin Monday, Sept. 22.

Agriculture -- Nova Scotians are invited to visit a farm Sunday, Sept. 21, as many across the province open their gates to visitors.

Economic and Rural Development and Tourism -- REMARQUE : Une liste des établissements d'enseignement postsecondaire participant au programme suit le présent communiqué. Le gouvernement accepte maintenant les demandes des petites entreprises au Programme de bons pour la productivité et l'innovation.

Economic and Rural Development and Tourism -- NOTE: A list of participating post-secondary institutions follows this release. Government is accepting applications from small businesses for the Productivity and Innovation Voucher Program.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- Fundy Geological Museum in Parrsboro will host workshops and a series of talks about studying Nova Scotia's rich geological past.

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 be heard Friday, Sept. 19.

Health and Wellness -- Nova Scotia Welcome to Parenting was launched today, Sept. 16, to provide prenatal education and parenting support through baby's first year.

Nova Scotia Business Inc. -- Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) has authorized an interest-bearing, repayable $200,000 loan to Sable Engineering to help expand its business.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- AVIS AUX CHEFS DES NOUVELLES : Pour parler à l'un des récipiendaires de l'année dernière, communiquez avec la personne-ressource nommée à la fin du communiqué. Chaque jour, des élèves à l'échelle de la Nouvelle-Écosse interviennent de façon positive dans leur école et leur collectivité, et il est maintenant temps de les reconnaître.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Every day students across Nova Scotia make positive differences in their schools and communities and now is the time to recognize them.