Government of Nova Scotia News

Health and Wellness / Energy and Mines -- Nova Scotians deserve to have information that can help them make important decisions about their health and home. That is why the province is helping families protect themselves from the risks of radon by making it easier to test for the radioactive gas.

Tourism Nova Scotia -- A Tourism Nova Scotia program, that partners with industry to develop new tourism experiences to attract visitors to the province, has been recognized nationally for excellence and innovation.

Lands and Forestry -- Nova Scotia’s provincial parks had a strong 2019 season with nearly 80,000 campsite nights booked.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY--Dillmans Bridge, Meaghers Grant

Speaker's Office -- Students across the province will soon be able to unlock a significant piece of Nova Scotia’s history through the donation of a new book on Province House in Halifax.

Energy and Mines -- Nova Scotia continues to be a North American leader in fighting climate change by reducing emissions and now our province is being recognized as a national leader for energy efficiency efforts.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal / Health and Wellness -- Government has issued a request for proposal for the CBRM Health Care Redevelopment Project that will result in improved health-care services in North Sydney.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- Les Néo-Écossais qui connaissent un bénévole remarquable et dont les contributions méritent d’être soulignées peuvent maintenant proposer la candidature de cette personne pour les Prix provinciaux du bénévolat.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- Nova Scotians who know an outstanding volunteer who deserves recognition, can now nominate them for a Provincial Volunteer Award.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- The province is investing in public transit in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality (CBRM) to help address the growing demand from students and other riders.

Nova Scotia Business Inc. -- Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) announced a newly approved production through the Nova Scotia Film and Television Production Incentive Fund today, Nov. 19.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- YARMOUTH COUNTY: Birch Drive, Plymouth

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- Nova Scotians bid farewell to a special 45-foot gift for the City of Boston today, Nov. 15.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- CONTINUING WORK

Health and Wellness -- Recent investments in crisis and urgent care services are helping to reduce wait times for people who most need mental health services.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Le plan provincial d’investissement dans les écoles comprend maintenant une nouvelle école secondaire, des rénovations pour aménager des centres des métiers spécialisés et un nouveau bâtiment qui abritera une école secondaire pour adultes.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- A new high school, renovations to make room for skilled trade centres and a new building for an adult high school, are some of the projects added to the province’s school capital plan.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- Healthy Pictou County is receiving a $13,875 grant through the new Healthy Communities Stream to support community efforts to attract and retain new doctors.

Speaker's Office -- Government has appointed former Chief Justice Joseph Kennedy as the province’s conflict of interest commissioner.

Community Services -- Le gouvernement a lancé un sondage en ligne pour demander l'opinion des gens de la Nouvelle-Écosse au sujet des dossiers d'adoption ouverts.