Government of Nova Scotia News

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Government will provide drinking water to 324 public schools in January, until lead testing in all schools can be completed.

Emergency Management Office -- Government announced today, Dec. 19, it will open a disaster financial assistance program on Jan. 8, to help those who sustained property damage from Hurricane Dorian.

Emergency Management Office -- Le gouvernement a annoncé, aujourd'hui 19 décembre, qu'à compter du 8 janvier, il offrira un programme d'aide financière pour aider les gens qui ont subi des dommages matériels lors de l'ouragan Dorian.

Nova Scotia Gaming Corporation (from July 2018) -- As the holiday season approaches, lottery products will be enclosed in greeting cards and stuffed in stockings. Nova Scotia Gaming Corporation would like to remind all adults how important it is that lottery tickets are not gifted to minors. Although lottery products, like scratch tickets or break open games, might seem like an innocent gift, early gambling experiences are a risk factor for later problem gambling.

Finance and Treasury Board -- The second update on Budget 2019-20 continues to forecast a balanced budget.

Business -- New private owners are planning significant upgrades to the Digby Pines Golf Resort and Spa to create a year-round tourism destination.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- Nova Scotia will invest at least $300 million to improve and upgrade roads, highways and bridges across the province.

Health and Wellness -- Paramedics in Nova Scotia are caring for patients in communities every day and government wants to ensure they have the supports they need to do their job safely.

Environment -- Northern Pulp in Pictou County will need to file an environmental assessment report for its proposed effluent treatment plant.

Nova Scotia Business Inc. -- Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) announced two newly approved productions through the Nova Scotia Film and Television Production Incentive Fund today, Dec 17.

Nova Scotia Business Inc. -- Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) has approved a business development incentive in the form of a payroll rebate for MOBIA Technology Innovations Incorporated (MOBIA).

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- Government continues to move forward with improving sports and recreation facilities in New Waterford, as part of the CBRM Health Care Redevelopment Project.

Lands and Forestry -- Two Nova Scotians will not have to worry about purchasing hunting or fishing licences for the rest of their lives.

Communities, Culture and Heritage / Education and Early Childhood Development -- Support for Kids Run Club will give thousands of children and youth across Nova Scotia the opportunity to be more active.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- CONTINUING WORK

Agriculture -- The Department of Agriculture and the Wild Blueberry Producers Association of Nova Scotia are working together to support innovation and find new markets for our provincial fruit – the wild blueberry.

Energy and Mines -- Having opportunities to start your career at home is important for helping young people stay in Nova Scotia. That is why government is supporting students and recent graduates who want a career in the province’s energy sector.

Fisheries and Aquaculture -- As Nova Scotia’s aquaculture industry expands and its economic benefits are felt in dozens of coastal communities, it is important that people have easy access to information.

Energy and Mines -- The Department of Energy and Mines has issued a marine renewable energy permit to Nova Innovation CAN Ltd. for a tidal electricity project in the Bay of Fundy.

Nova Scotia Business Inc. -- Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) has approved a business development incentive in the form of a payroll rebate for AXIS Specialty Canada Services, ULC (Axis Canada), a wholly owned Canadian subsidiary of AXIS Capital Holdings Limited, for its new operation in Halifax.