Government of Nova Scotia News
Press releases from the Government of Nova Scotia. Distributed by Communications Nova Scotia.
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Province’s Largest Procurement for Renewable Energy Moves Forward
Natural Resources and Renewables -- The Province’s independent procurement administrator, CustomerFirst Renewables, is moving forward with a request for proposals (RFP) today, February 11, for wind and solar energy projects that will supply 10 per cent of the province’s electricity.
Disability Rights Board of Inquiry
Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission -- An independent human rights board of inquiry in the matter of Disability Rights Coalition of Nova Scotia, Beth MacLean, Sheila Livingstone and Joseph Delaney vs. the Province of Nova Scotia will begin Wednesday, February 16.
New Chair Appointed to Nova Scotia Labour Board
Labour, Skills and Immigration -- Jasmine Walsh, an accomplished strategic human resources leader and labour employment professional, has been appointed Chair of Nova Scotia's Labour Board.
Weekly Traffic Advisories
Public Works -- CONTINUING WORK
10 New Hospital Admissions, Eight Discharges, One Death
COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- Today, February 10, Nova Scotia is reporting 10 new hospital admissions and eight discharges.
Dix nouvelles hospitalisations, huit congés, un décès
COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- Aujourd'hui 10 février, la Nouvelle-Écosse signale que dix personnes supplémentaires ont été hospitalisées et huit personnes ont reçu leur congé de l'hôpital.
Province Accepts Minimum Wage Recommendations
Labour, Skills and Immigration / Premier's Office -- The Province has accepted all remaining recommendations from the Nova Scotia Minimum Wage Review Committee, which include a path to a $15 minimum wage by 2024.
Speak Up For Healthcare Tour Report Released
Health and Wellness / Premier's Office -- Frontline healthcare workers gave Premier Tim Houston and provincial health leaders hundreds of ideas to consider as they move to fix healthcare in the province.
Assouplissement des restrictions en trois phases
COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- Les restrictions en vigueur à l'échelle de la province en raison de la COVID-19 seront assouplies en trois phases à compter du lundi 14 février.
Public Health Restrictions to Ease Over Three Phases
COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- Provincewide COVID-19 restrictions will be eased over three phases, starting Monday, February 14.
Better Wages for Continuing Care Assistants
Premier's Office -- The Province is investing approximately $65 million in health authorities, long-term care and home care to increase pay for continuing care assistants (CCAs) so they will become the highest paid in Atlantic Canada.
Huit nouvelles hospitalisations, quatre congés, cinq décès
COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- Aujourd'hui 9 février, la Nouvelle-Écosse signale que huit autres personnes ont été hospitalisées et que quatre personnes ont reçu leur congé de l'hôpital.
Eight New Hospital Admissions, Four Discharges, Five Deaths
COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- Today, February 9, Nova Scotia is reporting eight new hospital admissions and four discharges.
Nouvelles recommandations sur les doses de rappel pour les adolescents
COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- La Province recommande que les jeunes néo-écossais de 12 à 17 ans à risque plus élevé de maladie grave reçoivent une dose de rappel du vaccin contre la COVID-19.
New Guidance on COVID-19 Boosters for Adolescents, Third Doses for Children, Vaccine for People who Test Positive
COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- The Province is recommending a booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine for Nova Scotians ages 12 to 17 at higher risk of severe illness.
More Supportive Housing in Halifax
Municipal Affairs and Housing / Community Services -- Seven African Nova Scotian men will soon have a place to live in a new supportive housing facility in Halifax.
12 New Hospital Admissions, Nine Discharges
COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- Today, February 8, Nova Scotia is reporting 12 new hospital admissions and nine discharges.
12 nouvelles hospitalisations et 9 congés
COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- Aujourd'hui 8 février, la Nouvelle-Écosse signale que 12 autres personnes ont été hospitalisées et que 9 personnes ont reçu leur congé de l'hôpital.
10 nouvelles hospitalisations, 6 congés, 3 décès
COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- Aujourd'hui 7 février, la Nouvelle-Écosse signale que 10 autres personnes ont été hospitalisées et que 6 personnes ont reçu leur congé de l'hôpital.
10 New Hospital Admissions, Six Discharges, Three Deaths
COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- Today, February 7, Nova Scotia is reporting 10 new hospital admissions and six discharges.
