Government of Nova Scotia News

Justice -- Provincial government employees are diving in and giving back to their communities as they kick off their annual workplace fundraising campaign for United Way with two harbour swims.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Two new schools welcomed students for the first time this September, LeMarchant-St. Thomas Elementary in Halifax and Yarmouth Elementary School.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Deux nouvelles écoles ont accueilli des élèves pour la première fois en septembre, soit l'école élémentaire LeMarchant-St. Thomas à Halifax, et l'école élémentaire de Yarmouth.

Premier's Office -- Thousands of Nova Scotians were left without electricity in the wake of Hurricane Dorian and were forced to discard food, resulting in a significant financial burden for some.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Les élèves des écoles publiques de la province auront accès gratuitement à des produits d'hygiène féminine, au besoin.

Health and Wellness -- Nova Scotians will receive more timely diagnoses and treatment with a new PET-CT scanner at the QEII Health Sciences Centre.

Service Nova Scotia and Internal Services -- Government is working to help people get a refund from J.M. Curry Funeral Home for pre-arranged funeral payments.

Emergency Management Office -- On behalf of Premier Stephen McNeil and all Nova Scotians, Chuck Porter, Minister responsible for the Emergency Management Office (EMO), expressed the province’s thanks to the Canadian Armed Forces for their support following Hurricane Dorian. Members of Joint Task Force Atlantic wrapped up their week-long response today, Sept. 15.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- NEW WORK

Labour and Advanced Education -- Le gouvernement et les universités de la Nouvelle-Écosse, dans le cadre d’un protocole d’entente de cinq ans que les deux parties viennent de signer, continueront de travailler ensemble afin d’offrir une éducation accessible et de grande qualité.

Labour and Advanced Education -- Government and Nova Scotia universities will continue to work together to provide high-quality, accessible education through a newly signed five-year memorandum of understanding (MOU).

Halifax Convention Centre -- For the first time in 20 years, delegates from 25 countries will gather in Halifax for the 87th International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association’s (IBTTA) annual meeting and exhibition.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- La plupart des écoles publiques en Nouvelle-Écosse rouvriront leurs portes le mercredi 11 septembre.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Most public schools in Nova Scotia will reopen Wednesday, Sept. 11.

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, Sept. 10.

Nova Scotia Business Inc. -- Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) has approved a business development incentive in the form of an innovation rebate for MacKenzie Atlantic Tool and Die / Machining Ltd. Based in the Musquodoboit Harbour area of Halifax Regional Municipality, MacKenzie Atlantic has been an owner-operated machinery facility since 2006.

Executive Council -- Provincial government offices with power will be open on Tuesday, Sept. 10. Power outages at some provincial offices continue.

Emergency Management Office -- The following is a provincial update for Monday, Sept. 9 at 5:15 p.m.

Emergency Management Office -- Voici une mise à jour sur l'ouragan Dorian pour le lundi 9 septembre à 17 h 15 .

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Toutes les écoles publiques en Nouvelle-Écosse seront fermées le mardi 10 septembre.