Government of Nova Scotia News

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- As of today, Oct. 31, Nova Scotia has 11 active cases of COVID-19. Five new cases were identified Friday, Oct. 30.

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- Aujourd’hui 30 octobre, la Nouvelle-Écosse compte six cas évolutifs de la COVID-19. Deux nouveaux cas ont été dépistés le jeudi 29 octobre.

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- As of today, Oct. 30, Nova Scotia has six active cases of COVID-19. Two new cases were identified Thursday, Oct. 29.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- NOTE TO EDITORS: Photos of Communities, Culture and Heritage Minister Suzanne Lohnes-Croft with staff and volunteers at the Brunswick Street Mission are available at https://novascotia.ca/news/photos/2020/10/29/ NOTE: A list of 2020 grant recipients follows this release. Nova Scotia communities depend on safe spaces where people can gather, celebrate and connect. To support these spaces, the province is investing in 36 projects that will improve existing cultural and community facilities.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- AVIS AUX CHEFS DES NOUVELLES : des photos de la ministre des Communautés, de la Culture et du Patrimoine Suzanne Lohnes-Croft en présence de membres du personnel et de bénévoles de la Brunswick Street Mission sont disponibles au : https://novascotia.ca/news/photos/2020/10/29/fr/ REMARQUE : une liste des bénéficiaires des subventions de 2020 suit le présent communiqué. Les collectivités de la Nouvelle-Écosse dépendent d’espaces sûrs où les gens peuvent se rassembler, célébrer et tisser des liens. Dans ce contexte, le gouvernement provincial investit dans 36 projets qui amélioreront les installations culturelles et communautaires actuelles.

Business -- Applications for the second round of the Forestry Innovation Transition Trust will be accepted in November. Applications open Sunday, Nov. 1 and close Monday, Nov. 30.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- NEW WORK

Service Nova Scotia and Internal Services -- Two men face charges after illegal cigarettes were seized following an investigation by Service Nova Scotia and Internal Services’ Compliance and Special Investigations Unit.

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- Aujourd’hui 29 octobre, la Nouvelle-Écosse compte quatre cas évolutifs de la COVID-19. Aucun nouveau cas n’a été dépisté le mercredi 28 octobre.

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- As of today, Oct. 29, Nova Scotia has four active cases of COVID-19. No new cases were identified Wednesday, Oct. 28.

COVID - 19 / Business -- Nova Scotia’s hotel, motel and inn operators are getting assistance with property tax bills to help with COVID-19 recovery.

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- Aujourd’hui 28 octobre, la Nouvelle-Écosse compte cinq cas évolutifs de la COVID-19. Aucun nouveau cas n’a été dépisté le mardi 27 octobre.

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- As of today, Oct. 28, Nova Scotia has five active cases of COVID-19. No new cases were identified Tuesday, Oct. 27.

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- À compter d’aujourd’hui, 28 octobre, les gens de la Nouvelle-Écosse qui se feront tester dans un centre de dépistage dans le secteur centre ou au IWK Health Centre à Halifax pourront prendre rendez-vous en ligne.

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- Starting today, Oct. 28, online booking for COVID-19 testing appointments is available for any Nova Scotian getting a test through primary assessment centres in the Central Zone or at the IWK Health Centre in Halifax.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- The Council on African Canadian Education helps ensure the voices of African Nova Scotian students and their families are heard and reflected in the public education system.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Le Conseil de l’éducation afro-canadienne (CEA) veille à ce que les élèves afro-néo-écossais et leur famille puissent se faire entendre et puissent se reconnaître dans le système éducatif public.

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- Aujourd’hui 27 octobre, la Nouvelle-Écosse compte six cas évolutifs de la COVID-19. Un nouveau cas a été dépisté le lundi 26 octobre.

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- As of today, Oct. 27, Nova Scotia has six active cases of COVID-19. One new case was identified Monday, Oct. 26.

COVID - 19 / Labour and Advanced Education -- Nova Scotia will resume welcoming international students to its post-secondary institutions in early November, with almost two dozen institutions ready with additional COVID-19 precautions.