Government of Nova Scotia News

Office of Healthcare Professionals Recruitment -- The village commission of Lawrencetown, Annapolis County, has built a new, modern healthcare facility with donations and volunteer labour.

Office of Healthcare Professionals Recruitment -- Two western Nova Scotia communities will use funding from the Province to promote their unique advantages to doctors and nurses looking to make a move.

Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage -- A new marketing campaign launched today, March 6, will encourage people to spend their vacation time and money in Nova Scotia and build on the tourism industry’s strong recovery in 2022.|

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Lieutenant-Governor -- Joyce d’Entremont, CEO of Mountains and Meadows Care Group, has been named the 2022 recipient of the Lieutenant-Governor’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration.

Office of Healthcare Professionals Recruitment -- Nova Scotia needs a diverse healthcare workforce to make healthcare supportive and equitable for everyone. Four groups working to recruit diverse healthcare providers from within their communities are getting help from the Office of Healthcare Professionals Recruitment.

Executive Council Office -- Provincial government offices – except those in Yarmouth, Cape Breton, Inverness, Richmond and Victoria counties – will delay opening until noon, today, March 3, due to significant snow fall.

Fisheries and Aquaculture -- Taking small operators into account when making regulations, transparency and public participation emerged as key themes during public engagement on aquaculture regulations.

Health and Wellness -- The government has wrapped up one of the largest public healthcare tours in the province’s history.

Agriculture -- Nova Scotia students will learn about the importance of agriculture during Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month, which begins today, March 1.

Nova Scotia Securities Commission -- To mark Fraud Prevention Month in March, the Nova Scotia Securities Commission is reminding investors to watch out for the red flags of crypto-related scams.

Office of Healthcare Professionals Recruitment -- A doctor-led group in Pictou County is getting support from the Province to help increase their own numbers.

Service Nova Scotia and Internal Services -- The Province of Nova Scotia is banning the use of the TikTok social media application on government-issued mobile devices effective Wednesday, March 1.

Environment and Climate Change -- Nova Scotians are experiencing the impacts of climate change and expect the government to lead the way forward and help them adapt, make their homes energy efficient and move the province to clean, affordable energy. They also welcome new jobs and opportunities in the green economy. Funding programs and partnerships are one way the Province is helping Nova Scotians with these priorities.

Auditor General -- Auditor General Kim Adair released her performance audit of the Green Fund under the Department of Environment and Climate Change today, February 28.

Justice -- Nova Scotians who have experience with the court system can give input on ways to modernize the courts using technology and digitization.

Health and Wellness -- Nova Scotians seeking more information about the state of their healthcare system now have access to several new reporting metrics the government has made public through the Action for Health web portal.

Office of Healthcare Professionals Recruitment -- Health and wellness organization Tajikeimik will receive funding from the Province to help recruit Indigenous healthcare workers.

Community Services -- The Province is investing in new transitional, supportive housing in Cape Breton to help women exiting correctional facilities get a new start.

Health and Wellness / Premier's Office -- Nova Scotia will use new funding from the federal government to keep building a healthcare system that will support patients and their families to get the care they need, faster.