Government of Nova Scotia News

Public Works -- CONTINUING WORK

Natural Resources and Renewables -- The annual Cape Breton moose hunt licence lottery will open Monday, May 9, at noon.

Justice -- Felix Cacchione, Director of Nova Scotia’s Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT), will retire at the end of May.

Office of Addictions and Mental Health -- The government is investing $700,000 in mental wellness programs at seven youth centres across the province.

Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage / Premier's Office -- Nova Scotia and New Brunswick have been selected to host the 2023 International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Junior Ice Hockey Championship.

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- Les données contenues dans le sommaire épidémiologique sur la COVID-19 cette semaine démontrent une réduction continue du nombre de cas confirmés par un test en laboratoire en Nouvelle-Écosse depuis le pic de la sixième vague au début avril. Les données indiquent une stabilisation des nouveaux cas dans les établissements de soins de longue durée et les complications graves, mais le nombre d'hospitalisations et de décès demeure élevé comparativement aux vagues précédentes.

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- This week’s COVID-19 epidemiologic summary shows a continued decrease in lab-confirmed cases in Nova Scotia since the peak of the sixth wave in early April. The data points to a stabilization in new long-term care cases and severe outcomes, although the number of hospitalizations and deaths remains high compared to previous waves.

Finance and Treasury Board / Premier's Office -- The government will not be moving forward with the non-resident property tax. Premier Tim Houston announced the change today, May 5.

Intergovernmental Affairs / Premier's Office -- Premier Tim Houston heads to Ireland, the United Kingdom (U.K.) and France May 6 to 18 to strengthen trade, tourism, investment and partnerships with government and business leaders in Dublin, Edinburgh, London and Paris.

Natural Resources and Renewables -- Nova Scotians can take simple steps to avoid attracting bears and other wildlife into their backyards this spring.

Finance and Treasury Board / Premier's Office -- Updates to Nova Scotia’s new non-resident property tax that will help military families and provide relief for owners of small cottages will be part of regulations to be released this spring. The changes will also clarify the tax for vacant residential land owned by non-residents.

Labour, Skills and Immigration -- The Province is updating workplace first aid requirements, fulfilling a commitment to harmonize its rules with other jurisdictions in Canada.

Premier's Office -- Nova Scotia Ombudsman William A. Smith will retire effective June 30, Premier Tim Houston announced today, May 3.

Office of Addictions and Mental Health / Premier's Office -- Nominations for a new national award for innovation in mental health and addictions care are now open to people and organizations across the province.

Labour, Skills and Immigration -- People who want to learn how to perform natural hair care services or have their skills recognized can soon become certified practitioners in Nova Scotia.

Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage / African Nova Scotian Affairs -- From fishers to shipbuilders and sailors to shippers, the stories and contributions of African Nova Scotians in marine industries will be featured in a new, collaborative museum exhibit.

Public Works -- CONTINUING WORK

Natural Resources and Renewables -- The Province is close to fully implementing the new forest practices guide as part of its work to ensure a sustainable forestry industry in Nova Scotia.

Health and Wellness -- Nova Scotians who receive life-saving dialysis treatment in New Brunswick will soon be able to receive care closer to home.

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- Les données contenues dans le sommaire épidémiologique sur la COVID-19 cette semaine démontrent une réduction marquée du nombre de nouveaux cas comparativement à la période précédente de sept jours. Toutefois, le nombre d'hospitalisations en Nouvelle-Écosse a augmenté depuis le dernier rapport, et on signale 24 nouveaux décès liés à la COVID-19.