Government of Nova Scotia News

Health and Wellness -- NOTE: A list of Emergency Health Services employees receiving the award follows this release. Today, November 21, the Province recognized 62 longtime Emergency Health Services employees, including Thomas MacLean of Sydney with his 45 years of service, for their hard work and dedication to keeping Nova Scotians safe.

Public Works -- NOTE: For the most up-to-date traffic notices, follow @511 on Twitter at https://twitter.com/511ns , call 511 or visit: https://511.novascotia.ca/en/mobile/ CONTINUING WORK

Agriculture -- New government financing is helping wild blueberry producers grow their businesses.

Health and Wellness -- People living in Lunenburg and Queens counties now have more help to recover from substance use and gambling addictions.

Public Works -- With temperatures dropping and wintery weather around the corner, the Province advises Nova Scotians to get ready now for winter driving.

Premier's Office -- Premier Tim Houston thanked Geoff MacLellan for his service to the province over the past year as Deputy Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and Chair of the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) Housing Task Force. Mr. MacLellan has departed the public service to pursue a new opportunity and will be stepping down from the task force in the coming weeks.

Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage -- Legislative amendments and regulations requiring all short-term rentals in the province to register by April 1, 2023, have been proclaimed.

Natural Resources and Renewables -- A new performance standard requires Nova Scotia Power to address service complaints from certain large industrial customers within 18 months or face a financial penalty.

Office of Healthcare Professionals Recruitment / Health and Wellness -- Community groups and municipalities can now apply for up to $100,000 for projects to help recruit and retain healthcare professionals in Nova Scotia.

Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage -- A $2-million investment by the Province will help bring a new community hub to life in New Glasgow.

Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage -- Les sixièmes prix annuels pour la création en Nouvelle-Écosse ont été remis aujourd’hui 10 novembre pour souligner l’excellence des réalisations artistiques. Cette année, huit prix importants ont permis de rendre hommage à onze artistes et a une organisation.

Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage -- The annual Creative Nova Scotia Awards, handed out today, November 10, celebrate excellence in artistic achievement. This year, 11 artists and one organization were honoured with eight major awards.

Premier's Office -- NOTE: The following is a statement from Premier Tim Houston. A video of the statement is available at: https://youtu.be/6AizvHF_ZbI At 11 a.m. on November 11, 1918, the guns on the Western Front fell silent after more than four years of continuous warfare.

Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage -- Nova Scotia is taking new steps to ensure a welcoming, inclusive sports environment for racialized Nova Scotians through the inaugural Anti-Racism in Sport and Recreation Week, November 14-18.

Public Works -- NOTE: For the most up-to-date traffic notices, follow @511 on Twitter at https://twitter.com/511ns , call 511 or visit: https://511.novascotia.ca/en/mobile/ NEW WORK

Justice -- As the Province works toward its goal of an accessible Nova Scotia by 2030, work is set to begin on the next accessibility standard.

Premier's Office -- Modernizing government and protecting Nova Scotians from large power rate increases were the focus of the fall legislative session, which ended today, November 9.

Status of Women -- Gender-based violence is a complex issue that can happen in any relationship, and it continues to be a significant barrier to achieving gender equality in Canada.

Speaker's Office -- Dorothy Rice has been appointed Nova Scotia’s Chief Electoral Officer. She replaces Richard Temporale, who retired in May after 10 years in the position.

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- À compter d'aujourd'hui 8 novembre, les parents et tuteurs peuvent prendre rendez-vous que leurs enfants de 6 mois à moins de 5 ans reçoivent le vaccin de Pfizer contre la COVID-19.