Government of Nova Scotia News

Finance and Treasury Board -- The first forecast update shows government is on track to meet its 2014-15 provincial budget targets.

Film and Creative Industries Nova Scotia -- A member of the film industry was recognized for her outstanding contribution to the growth of the audiovisual industry in the province.

Film and Creative Industries Nova Scotia -- A Dartmouth producer has been given the opportunity to make her first feature film.

Environment -- Environment Minister Randy Delorey is applauding a decision by his colleagues to keep climate change at the forefront of the national agenda.

Finance and Treasury Board -- Government has amended pension regulations to allow greater flexibility for people to withdraw from locked-in pensions when facing financial hardship.

Natural Resources -- With the fall hunting season now underway, hunters are reminded to review regulations to ensure their safety and the safety of others.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- NEW WORK

Energy -- Government is supporting a proposed bike lane project, the first of its kind in Halifax.

Economic and Rural Development and Tourism / Internal Services -- Harbourside Commercial Park, a provincial Crown corporation, will acquire the land and assets of ReNova, and Nova Scotia Lands will operate the Port Mersey Commercial Park, located on the former Bowater Mill site.

Fisheries and Aquaculture -- Les pêcheurs de la région deux, qui englobe la partie est du Cap-Breton, de la limite des comtés d'Inverness et de Victoria à Port Hawkesbury, passeront au vote pour décider s'ils seront représentés par un organisme désigné en vertu de la loi sur l'appui aux organisations de pêcheurs (Fish Harvesters Organizations Support Act).

Fisheries and Aquaculture -- Fishermen in Region Two, the eastern half of Cape Breton from the Inverness-Victoria County line to Port Hawkesbury, will vote on being represented by an accredited organization under the Fish Harvesters Organizations Support Act.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Les élèves, les enseignants et les administrateurs scolaires de toute la province portent du rose et se prononcent contre l'intimidation et la cyberintimidation, aujourd'hui 11 septembre.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Students, teachers and school administrators across the province are wearing pink and speaking out against bullying and cyberbullying today, Sept. 11.

Seniors -- A provincial grant to help improve seniors' health and well-being and make communities more age-friendly is now accepting applications.

Nova Scotia Securities Commission -- The Nova Scotia Securities Commission has approved a settlement agreement with Glooscap Wind Field Inc.

Health and Wellness -- Government has signed a new tariff agreement with the Pharmacy Association of Nova Scotia.

Health and Wellness -- The following is an op-ed from Health and Wellness Minister Leo Glavine. Nova Scotians want and deserve the best health-care system possible.

Community Services -- Community Services Minister Joanne Bernard will join her colleagues from across Canada for a meeting of Provincial-Territorial Ministers Responsible for Social Services on Thursday, Sept. 11, to discuss common issues and areas for collaboration.

Premier's Office -- Premier Stephen McNeil highlighted Nova Scotia's leadership in clean energy to delegates at a new leaders' conference of the World Economic Forum today, Sept. 10, in Tianjin, China.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Highway 102, Hammonds Plains Road Overpass