Government of Nova Scotia News

Tourism Nova Scotia -- Marketing Nova Scotia as a vacation destination is key to building awareness, attracting visitors to the province and growing the tourism industry. Beginning on Nov. 1, m5 Marketing Communications will become Tourism Nova Scotia’s marketing agency partner, providing professional services in the areas of brand marketing, digital marketing and media planning and buying.

Energy and Mines -- Government is supporting industry development, geoscience research and training opportunities in the mining sector with investments from the Mineral Resources Development Fund.

Nova Scotia Business Inc. -- High-potential exporting firms in the province say strengthening their management expertise is a necessary step to compete in today’s global economy.

Service Nova Scotia and Internal Services -- Home heating costs can be difficult for low-income Nova Scotians to afford, which is why the Heating Assistance Rebate Program (HARP) is once again available.

Health and Wellness -- Chaque année, d'innombrables personnes souffrent de complications de la grippe. Se faire vacciner est la meilleure façon de vous protéger.

Health and Wellness -- Every year countless people suffer from health complications caused by the flu. Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect yourself.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- Work on the next phase of the crane removal at a building on South Park Street in Halifax will begin Monday, Oct. 21, with the cutting and removing of the main tower.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal / Health and Wellness -- Construction has started on a new, larger health-care centre in Middleton that will better meet the needs of the area and the health-care professionals who work there.

Labour and Advanced Education -- Students deserve to live and learn in an environment free from sexual violence. That is why projects are advancing to shape safer and more supportive post-secondary campuses.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- CONTINUING WORK

Education and Early Childhood Development -- NOTE: The following is an op-ed from Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, Zach Churchill We are building a stronger, more accessible and more affordable early learning and regulated child care system in Nova Scotia.

Lands and Forestry -- NOTE: A full list of advisory committee members follows the release. Moving Nova Scotia toward an ecological forestry management approach will consider the best available science and perspectives from people and organizations from across the province.

Labour and Advanced Education -- Firefighters help keep Nova Scotians safe every day, putting their own health and safety at risk. That is why government is ensuring all volunteer firefighters have access to Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) injury insurance coverage.

Premier's Office -- Building on Nova Scotia’s already strong partnership with Europe will result in more trade and investment opportunities for Nova Scotia businesses and create jobs for Nova Scotians.

Emergency Management Office -- En vertu de la loi sur la gestion des urgences (Emergency Act), le gouvernement renouvelle l’état d’urgence localisé pour veiller au démantèlement sécuritaire de la grue écroulée sur un édifice de la rue South Park à Halifax.

Emergency Management Office -- The province is renewing the localized state of emergency under the authority of the Emergency Act to support the safe removal of the crane at a building on South Park Street in Halifax.

Labour Relations -- Legislation introduced today, Oct. 16, amends the process for Crown attorneys to negotiate terms and conditions of their employment by giving them the right to strike.

Municipal Affairs and Housing -- Municipalities will soon be able to offer financing to Nova Scotians to improve septic systems.

Service Nova Scotia and Internal Services -- Government wants to change three different pieces of legislation to help save businesses time and money.

Human Rights Commission -- The board chair in an independent human rights board of inquiry has dismissed the matter of Kathleen Symington v. Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency today, Oct. 15.