Government of Nova Scotia News

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- As of today, Oct. 5, Nova Scotia has three active cases of COVID-19. No new cases were identified Sunday, Oct. 4.

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- Les célébrations de l’Action de grâce auront une allure différente en 2020 et le gouvernement rappelle aux gens de la Nouvelle-Écosse les mesures de santé publique en vigueur.

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- Thanksgiving celebrations may look different in 2020 and government is reminding Nova Scotians of the current public health measures as the holiday approaches.

Seniors -- Older Nova Scotians are leaders in the province. They are business owners and entrepreneurs, volunteers, mentors, caregivers and have a wealth of knowledge and expertise to share with other generations.

Premier's Office -- NOTE : The following is a statement by Premier Stephen McNeil on the passing of Alan Abraham. "The Honourable Alan Abraham served our province as lieutenant-governor with grace and dignity. He was a true gentleman to all he met and someone all of us could admire and look up to. He was a champion of our capital city, province and country during and beyond his tenure as lieutenant-governor. On behalf of all Nova Scotians, I pass along my deepest sympathies to his family."

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- NEW WORK

Service Nova Scotia and Internal Services -- An improved compliance rate highlights the 2019-20 Information Access and Privacy Services annual report that government released today, Oct. 2 during Right to Know Week.

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- Aujourd'hui 2 octobre, la Nouvelle-Écosse compte trois cas évolutifs de la COVID-19. Un nouveau cas a été dépisté le jeudi 1er octobre.

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- As of today, Oct. 2, Nova Scotia has three active cases of COVID-19. One new case was identified Thursday, Oct. 1.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Tous les enfants de quatre ans de la Nouvelle-Écosse ont maintenant accès au programme de prématernelle, un programme d'apprentissage précoce universel gratuit.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Every four-year-old in Nova Scotia now has access to pre-primary, a free, universal early learning program.

Agriculture -- A Nova Scotia company that produces nutritionally enhanced wild blueberries is the winner of an industry innovation prize.

Ombudsman -- Le rapport annuel du Bureau de l'ombudsman pour l'exercice 2019-2020 a été publié aujourd'hui 2 octobre.

Ombudsman -- The annual report of the Office of the Ombudsman for 2019-20 was released today, Oct. 2.

Nova Scotia Gaming Corporation (from July 2018) -- Nova Scotia Gaming is reminding adults about the importance of gambling literacy. The Crown corporation responsible for the conduct and management of the regulated gaming industry is sharing this message through its 19th annual Responsible Gambling Awareness Week in Nova Scotia this week.

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- Aujourd’hui 30 septembre, la Nouvelle-Écosse compte deux cas évolutifs de la COVID-19. Un nouveau cas a été dépisté le mardi 29 septembre.

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- As of today, Sept. 30, Nova Scotia has two active cases of COVID-19. One new case was identified Tuesday, Sept. 29.

Health and Wellness -- Medical students are now getting hands-on training on the South Shore through an expanded program to introduce future doctors to practising in rural communities.

Public Service Commission -- Government will showcase its public service careers at Canada’s largest virtual career fair on Oct. 6 and 7. The virtual fair is expected to attract up to 20,000 job seekers.

Health and Wellness -- A new hospital in Pugwash will mean better access to health care for residents in the North Cumberland region.