Government of Nova Scotia News

Auditor General -- Aujourd'hui 20 septembre, la vérificatrice générale Kim Adair a publié un rapport de vérification opérationnelle au sujet du programme d’alimentation saine dans les écoles de la Nouvelle-Écosse, géré par le ministère de l’Éducation et du Développement de la petite enfance et Santé Nouvelle-Écosse.

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Environment and Climate Change -- Environment and Climate Change Minister Timothy Halman has dismissed two appeals of an approval related to a portion of wetland in the Eisner Cove-Mount Hope area of Dartmouth.

Health and Wellness -- La Nouvelle-Écosse offrira une dose du vaccin contre la COVID-19 aux personnes de 12 ans ou plus, en débutant par les gens les plus vulnérables. À compter d'aujourd'hui 15 septembre, les personnes de 65 ans ou plus peuvent prendre rendez-vous. Les rendez-vous seront offerts à compter du lundi 19 septembre.

Health and Wellness -- Nova Scotia will be offering a fall dose of COVID-19 vaccine to people 12 years and older, beginning with people who are most vulnerable. Starting today, September 15, people aged 65 or older can book their appointment. Appointments will be available starting Monday, September 19.

Office of Equity and Anti-Racism Initiatives -- Nova Scotians can give feedback on proposed definitions for types of discrimination and racism that will be addressed in the Province’s equity and anti-racism strategy.

Health and Wellness -- Starting today, September 15, people who are at highest risk of being exposed to the monkeypox virus can get a vaccine to help protect against infection before they are exposed.

Health and Wellness -- À compter d'aujourd'hui 15 septembre, les gens qui sont les plus à risque d'être exposés au virus de la variole simienne peuvent obtenir un vaccin pour se protéger contre une infection avant d'être exposés au virus.

Health and Wellness -- Starting next week, Nova Scotians who travel to New Brunswick for dialysis can get their life-saving treatment closer to home. A temporary, six-station unit will open Monday, September 19, at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre in Amherst.

Labour, Skills and Immigration / Environment and Climate Change -- Inspectors with the occupational health and safety team were on-site to inspect Donkin Coal Mine in Cape Breton as it resumed coal mining operations on Tuesday, September 13, part of the Province’s ongoing safety oversight at the mine.

Labour, Skills and Immigration / Executive Council -- Nova Scotia will recognize Monday, September 19, 2022, as a provincial holiday in honour of Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral service.

Lieutenant-Governor -- A multi-faith memorial service for Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will be held in Halifax on Monday, September 19, at 2 p.m.

Speaker's Office -- The first session of the 64th general assembly will resume Thursday, October 13, at 1 p.m.

Health and Wellness -- Les personnes qui sont le plus à risque d'être exposées à la variole simienne pourront bientôt prendre rendez-vous pour recevoir gratuitement le vaccin pré-exposition afin de les protéger contre le virus.

Health and Wellness -- People at highest risk of exposure to monkeypox will soon be able to book a free pre-exposure vaccine appointment to help protect against the virus.

Public Works -- NEW WORK

Finance and Treasury Board -- The Province released the public accounts for the 2021-22 fiscal year ending March 31, 2022, today, September 9.

Premier's Office -- Fellow Nova Scotians,

Lieutenant-Governor -- The Lieutenant-Governor has received official word confirming the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada.

Fisheries and Aquaculture -- The government is taking steps to protect Nova Scotia’s native species of fish, including Atlantic salmon and brook trout.