Government of Nova Scotia News

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- Nova Scotians will have an opportunity to explore propaganda designed to influence public thought and action during the First World War.

Economic and Rural Development and Tourism -- Les résidents d'Inverness et de Chéticamp, et les francophones de la région de Sydney pourront tirer profit de deux projets communautaires qui reçoivent l'appui du gouvernement provincial.

Economic and Rural Development and Tourism -- Residents of Inverness and Cheticamp, and French-speaking people in the Sydney area will benefit from two community projects that are receiving support from the provincial government.

Natural Resources -- Cape Split Provincial Park, one of Nova Scotia's most popular trails systems, reopens to hikers and outdoor enthusiasts today, July 31.

Agriculture -- The Nova Scotia Provincial Exhibition in Truro has a new general manager.

Finance and Treasury Board -- Government released the public accounts for the last fiscal year today, July 31.

Human Rights Commission -- An independent human rights board of inquiry into a claim of discrimination on the basis of pregnancy has concluded no wrongs were committed.

Economic and Rural Development and Tourism / Communities, Culture and Heritage -- Residents of Tatamagouche and the North Shore will soon be able to experience cultural events, festivals and programs in a new arts centre, as part of the Creamery Square development.

Nova Scotia Securities Commission -- The Nova Scotia Securities Commission has extended a temporary cease trade order against Michael A. Harrigan.

Nova Scotia Business Inc. -- Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) has authorized a $1.5 million loan guarantee to assist Ledwidge Lumber in establishing a new private-sector line of credit.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- Tourists and visitors to Lunenburg will be able to view the Bluenose II up close for the rest of the summer while it awaits the installation of a new steering system.

Justice -- Daniel MacRury is Nova Scotia's newest provincial and family court judge in Halifax.

Nova Scotia Business Inc. -- Manulife, an anchor financial services employer in the province announced plans today, July 29, to continue expanding operations in Halifax.

Energy -- A project to store renewable energy is being developed in Nova Scotia and once developed, could pave the way for electricity generation from wind power to be stored.

Ombudsman -- The death of a child who was receiving government services highlights a "fragmented" government approach and "communications issues and in some instances vague standards," reported Nova Scotia's Ombudsman Office today, July 29.

Energy -- Government is congratulating Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd. (LNGL) on its proposal to develop a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility at Bear Head, just outside Port Hawkesbury.

Fisheries and Aquaculture -- Nova Scotia is committed to a provincewide lobster levy to promote generic marketing and is also considering a quality pilot project in one region, supported by another levy.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- On célèbre aujourd'hui le Jour de commémoration du Grand Dérangement. C'est l'occasion pour les Néo-Écossais et les Canadiens de méditer sur la déportation des Acadiens et la façon dont les événements tragiques de 1755 ont façonné les communautés acadiennes et francophones d'aujourd'hui.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- Today is the annual Day of Commemoration of the Great Upheaval, which gives Nova Scotians and Canadians an opportunity to reflect on the Expulsion of the Acadians, and how the tragic events of 1755 shaped the Acadian and francophone communities of today.

Natural Resources -- Hikers and outdoor enthusiasts are being asked to stay away from Cape Split in Kings County, as work gets underway to repair recent storm damage.