Government of Nova Scotia News

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- REMARQUE : Le gouvernement de la Nouvelle-Écosse ne publie pas de communiqués sur la COVID-19 et ne fait pas la mise à jour du tableau de bord sur la COVID-19 pendant la fin de semaine. La mise à jour de lundi inclura les données de la fin de semaine. Aujourd'hui 29 octobre, la Nouvelle-Écosse signale 26 nouveaux cas de COVID-19 et 28 rétablissements.

Public Works -- The government continues to seek input on Traffic Safety Act draft regulations.

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- NOTE: The following is an op-ed from Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, and Dr. Shelley Deeks, Deputy Chief Medical Officer of Health It has been almost 20 months since the start of the pandemic in Nova Scotia. During this time, we have witnessed the resiliency of Nova Scotians, the commitment of our healthcare workers, the strength of our healthcare system and the successful implementation of the largest vaccination program in our history.

Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage / L'nu Affairs -- NOTE: The Mi’kmaw translation of the news release follows Mi’kmaq is Nova Scotia’s first language and legislation next spring will help preserve, revitalize and promote it.

Natural Resources and Renewables -- Nova Scotians are reminded to put safety first during hunting and trapping season.

Public Works -- NEW WORK

Health and Wellness -- Nova Scotians who get bitten by a tick can now go to their local pharmacy to assess the need for treatment to help prevent Lyme disease. The cost of the assessment will be covered by the government, effective immediately.

Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage -- Legislation introduced today, October 29, will support efforts to promote Nova Scotia as a top-tier destination for visitors from around the world.

Executive Council -- Amendments introduced today, October 29, update legislation to reflect changes to government structure.

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- Today, October 26, Nova Scotia is reporting one death related to COVID-19. A woman in her 70s in Western Zone has died.

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- Aujourd'hui 26 octobre, la Nouvelle-Écosse annonce un décès lié à la COVID-19. Une septuagénaire est morte dans le secteur de l’ouest.

Public Works -- NEW WORK

Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation -- The Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC) released its second-quarter financial results today, October 26, for July 5 to October 3, 2021.

Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage -- Community groups can move forward with projects that help promote healthier communities, improve infrastructure and foster economic growth with a $2.1 million investment from the Province.

Human Rights Commission -- The independent human rights board of inquiry in the matter of Deborah Carleton vs. Halifax Regional Police and/or the Halifax Regional Police Association will resume Tuesday, November 2, in Halifax.

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- Aujourd'hui 25 octobre, la Nouvelle-Écosse annonce un décès lié à la COVID-19. Un septuagénaire est mort dans le secteur de l'ouest.

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- Today, October 25, Nova Scotia is reporting one death related to COVID-19. A man in his 70s in Western Zone has died.

Health and Wellness -- Starting November 1, Nova Scotians living in North Sydney and surrounding communities in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality will have a new option to get urgent healthcare treatment close to home.

Council of Atlantic Ministers of Education and Training -- The Council of Atlantic Ministers of Education and Training announced today, October 25, more resources and tools to help students with career choices.

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- NOTE: Nova Scotia is not issuing COVID-19 news releases or updating the COVID-19 data dashboard on weekends. Monday updates will include weekend data. Today, October 22, Nova Scotia is reporting 23 new cases of COVID-19 and 26 recoveries.