Government of Nova Scotia News

Independent Review Panel -- REMARQUE : Déclaration de l'honorable J. Michael MacDonald, l'honorable A. Anne McLellan et l'ancienne chef de police Leanne J. Fitch, membres du comité d'examen indépendant de la tragédie d'avril 2020. La tragédie des 18 et 19 avril 2020 était un acte dévastateur de violence. Les familles et les communautés en deuil ont de nombreuses questions, et ce, à juste titre. Nous acceptons la responsabilité qui nous a été confiée avec une détermination et un engagement solennels envers l'exécution d'un examen approfondi et indépendant de ces événements tragiques et du contexte plus vaste des circonstances qui ont précédé et suivi ces événements.

Justice -- The tragedy that occurred on April 18 and 19 in Nova Scotia left families and communities across the province suffering unimaginable trauma, pain and loss.

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- Aujourd’hui, 23 juillet, la Nouvelle-Écosse compte un cas évolutif de la COVID-19. Aucun nouveau cas n’a été dépisté le mercredi 22 juillet.

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- As of today, July 23, Nova Scotia has one active case of COVID-19. No new cases were identified on Wednesday, July 22.

COVID - 19 / Education and Early Childhood Development -- La rentrée scolaire aura lieu le mardi 8 septembre pour les élèves des écoles publiques de la province.

COVID - 19 / Education and Early Childhood Development -- Public school students across the province will return to class on Tuesday, Sept 8.

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- Aujourd’hui, 22 juillet, la Nouvelle-Écosse compte un cas évolutif de la COVID-19. Aucun nouveau cas n’a été dépisté le mardi 21 juillet.

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- As of today, July 22, Nova Scotia has one active case of COVID-19. No new cases were identified on Tuesday, July 21.

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- Aujourd’hui, 21 juillet, la Nouvelle-Écosse compte un cas évolutif de la COVID-19. Aucun nouveau cas n’a été dépisté le lundi 20 juillet.

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- As of today, July 21, Nova Scotia has one active case of COVID-19. No new cases were identified on Monday, July 20.

Energy and Mines -- The province continues to find new ways to remain a climate-change leader and further advance the green economy. Communities, local governments, businesses, First Nations and non-profits can now apply for funding for their green infrastructure projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Nova Scotia.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- RICHMOND COUNTY: Highway 104, Louisdale

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- ANTIGONISH COUNTY: East Havre Boucher Underpass, Highway 104

Fisheries and Aquaculture -- Anglers in Nova Scotia can now purchase their general and salmon sportfishing licences online.

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- Aujourd’hui, 20 juillet, la Nouvelle-Écosse compte un cas évolutif de la COVID-19. Aucun nouveau cas n’a été dépisté le dimanche 19 juillet.

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- As of today, July 20, Nova Scotia has one active case of COVID-19. No new cases were identified on Sunday, July 19.

Auditor General -- NOTE: The following is a statement from Auditor General Michael Pickup, who is taking up a position as auditor general of British Columbia on July 27. Mr. Pickup also posted a three-minute farewell video at https://oag-ns.ca . As the sun sets on my time as auditor general of Nova Scotia – on July 24 – I want to express my thanks to all Nova Scotians for their appreciation and respect for the office’s work during my six years of service to the House of Assembly. As an independent officer of the legislature doing independent audits, I want to pass on my deepest thanks to current and former members of the legislature for the respect and interest shown in the work of my office. During my six years as auditor general the office has tabled 32 reports to assist members in holding government accountable and to positively impact how programs and services are delivered to Nova Scotians.

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- Aujourd’hui, 19 juillet, la Nouvelle-Écosse compte deux cas évolutifs de COVID-19. Aucun nouveau cas n’a été dépisté le samedi 18 juillet.

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- As of today, July 19, Nova Scotia has two active cases of COVID-19. No new cases were identified on Saturday, July 18.

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- As of today, July 18, Nova Scotia has two active cases of COVID-19. No new cases were identified on Friday, July 17.