Government of Nova Scotia News

African Nova Scotian Affairs -- The government is investing $1.7 million to support the expansion of an important community hub serving the African Nova Scotian community of Halifax’s north end.

Environment and Climate Change -- The Province is investing $9 million in six projects that support energy efficiency and the transition to a low-carbon economy.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- The Province is creating a new engagement table on child care and inviting interested Nova Scotians to apply to be members.

Office of Addictions and Mental Health -- The government is providing a one-time investment of $2 million to the new health and wellness organization Tajikeimik to support the development of a Mi’kmaw mental health and addictions strategy.

Environment and Climate Change -- The terms of reference that Northern Pulp will use to prepare its environmental assessment for its proposed mill revitalization and new pulp effluent treatment plant were sent to the company today, March 14.

Seniors and Long-Term Care -- The Province is investing just over $600,000 in projects to help older Nova Scotians stay healthy, active and socially connected in their communities.

Seniors and Long-Term Care -- La Province investit un peu plus de 600 000 $ dans des projets pour aider les gens âgés de la Nouvelle-Écosse à rester actifs et en santé et à conserver un réseau social là où ils vivent.

Seniors and Long-Term Care -- The government is investing over $500,000 in new equipment to support seniors and people caring for them at home and in long-term care facilities.

Public Works -- NEW WORK

Justice -- The government is offering a reward of up to $150,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for the disappearance of Matthew Simon Harrie.

Natural Resources and Renewables -- À l'approche du printemps, le temps plus chaud et plus sec fait grimper le risque de feux de forêt ou de brousailles. En 2021, les pompiers de la province ont lutté contre 113 feux sur 197 hectares partout en Nouvelle-Écosse.

Natural Resources and Renewables -- With spring approaching, the warmer and drier weather will increase the risk of wildfires. In 2021, provincial firefighters fought 113 wildfires covering 197 hectares across Nova Scotia.

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- REMARQUE : La Nouvelle-Écosse publie un rapport hebdomadaire des données sur la COVID-19 le jeudi. La prochaine mise à jour sera le jeudi 17 mars. Le rapport épidémiologique sur la COVID-19 cette semaine démontre une tendance continue à la baisse pour plusieurs indicateurs clés, y compris le nombre d'hospitalisations et de décès. Toutefois, il démontre également que le virus de la COVID-19 est toujours présent dans les localités de la Nouvelle-Écosse.

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- NOTE: Nova Scotia issues a weekly COVID-19 data report every Thursday. The next update will be on Thursday, March 17. This week’s COVID-19 epidemiology report shows a continued downward trend on several key indicators, including hospitalizations and deaths. However, it also shows that the COVID-19 virus is still present in Nova Scotia communities.

Natural Resources and Renewables -- East Hants residents will be able to safely walk, roll, run or ride a bicycle around more of the community with new investments in its active transportation network.

Office of Addictions and Mental Health -- A new mental health hospital will offer day treatments for those in the Halifax area requiring intensive mental health supports.

Justice -- NOTE: Members of the Advisory Committee on Provincial Judicial Appointments are listed following this release. Nova Scotia lawyers who want to be provincial court judges can now apply under the Province’s new application process.

Premier's Office -- The government is investing $23 million to help Nova Scotia’s film industry grow sustainably and generate economic activity year-round.

Natural Resources and Renewables -- Nova Scotia communities are pursuing clean energy projects with funding from the Low Carbon Communities program.

Natural Resources and Renewables -- People planning a summer camping adventure can make reservations at Nova Scotia’s provincial parks starting April 5.