Government of Nova Scotia News

Natural Resources and Renewables -- Amendments to several pieces of legislation introduced today, October 17, will pave the way for the production and use of green hydrogen as a clean energy source in Nova Scotia.

Economic Development -- Small businesses create jobs in local communities, enrich the province and strengthen Nova Scotia’s economic future.

Service Nova Scotia and Internal Services -- Help with home heating costs is now available for Nova Scotians living on low incomes. Applications for the Heating Assistance Rebate Program (HARP) open today, October 17, for the 2022-23 heating season.

Health and Wellness -- Les gens de la Nouvelle-Écosse peuvent prendre rendez-vous dès aujourd’hui, 17 octobre, pour leur vaccin antigrippal qu’ils pourront recevoir à compter du samedi 22 octobre.

Health and Wellness -- Nova Scotians can book their seasonal influenza vaccine appointment starting today, October 17, with appointments beginning Saturday, October 22.

Executive Council -- Applications are now open for government agencies, boards and commissions, offering Nova Scotians an opportunity to make an impact in areas including healthcare, education, the environment, policing and culture.

Executive Council -- Les candidatures sont maintenant acceptées pour siéger aux conseils, aux agences et aux commissions du gouvernement, offrant ainsi aux gens de la Nouvelle-Écosse l’occasion de laisser leur marque dans des domaines comme les soins de santé, l’éducation, l’environnement, les services de police et la culture.

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

Hurricane Fiona / Natural Resources and Renewables / Agriculture / Emergency Management Office / Premier's Office -- Emergency support is on the way for resource industries impacted by hurricane Fiona.

Municipal Affairs and Housing -- The Province is giving municipalities a greater ability to generate revenue to attract events, people and tourists to their communities.

Labour, Skills and Immigration -- Amendments to the Labour Standards Code introduced today, October 14, will ensure an employee who experiences the end of a pregnancy can take a protected leave from work.

Fisheries and Aquaculture -- Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Steve Craig recognized outstanding contributions in three important Nova Scotia industries with the Minister’s Awards of Excellence today, October 13.

Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage -- Amendments to the Nova Scotia Museum Act introduced today, October 13, will include the Sherbrooke Restoration Commission board chair as a member of the Nova Scotia Museum board of governors.

Hurricane Fiona / Emergency Management Office -- The Province is tabling legislation to demand local telecommunications companies be more accountable and ensure reliable service and better communication to Nova Scotians during emergencies.

Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage -- Amendments to the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia Act introduced today, October 13, will help modernize the gallery’s governance and operations.

Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage -- Tourism Nova Scotia is rolling out new pilot programs and activities to help more Nova Scotia communities grow tourism.

Municipal Affairs and Housing -- The Province is investing more than $1 million to help first responder organizations purchase safety equipment needed to help and protect people and communities.

Health and Wellness / Premier's Office -- More Nova Scotians will be connected to a primary care provider and recent graduates of Dalhousie family medicine will gain valuable hands-on experience as a result of a $6.3-million investment over the next four years.

Premier's Office -- NOTE: The following is a joint statement from Premier Tim Houston and New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs. The leadership change at Hockey Canada is an important step toward accountability and meaningful change. There are still investigations underway, and clearly there is more to be done, but we are pleased to see these changes and hope it signals they will address the ongoing issues within the organization.

Public Works / Health and Wellness -- Construction of IWK Health’s new pediatric emergency department is underway.