Government of Nova Scotia News

Public Works -- Construction and traffic control companies that work on Nova Scotia roads and highways will soon have less paperwork to do when they want to use an automated flagger assistance device.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- New legislation will support publicly funded French first-language education programs and services to ensure the well-being and success of Nova Scotia's Acadian and francophone students.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Une nouvelle loi appuiera les programmes d’éducation publique en français langue maternelle pour assurer le bien-être et la réussite des élèves provenant de la communauté acadienne et francophone de la Nouvelle-Écosse.

Health and Wellness -- The Province is updating legislation that holds opioid companies accountable for their actions and provides the government options to try to recover past and future healthcare costs due to opioid-related diseases, injuries or illnesses.

Municipal Affairs and Housing -- Changes to regulations for short-term rentals such as Airbnbs will help make more long-term housing available.

Emergency Management Office / Premier's Office -- Professional and volunteer first responders will soon have a day that recognizes their bravery and unwavering commitment to protecting people and their communities in the face of extraordinary circumstances.

Community Services -- More vulnerable Nova Scotians will benefit from added support and shelter options this winter.

Community Services -- The government and private sector are coming together to build a tiny home community, the first of its kind in Nova Scotia, to help people experiencing homelessness in Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM).

Municipal Affairs and Housing -- Changes to the Province’s rent supplement program will expand eligibility for low-income seniors and put more money in the pockets of seniors who receive the supplement.

Education and Early Childhood Development / Health and Wellness -- The Province is partnering with a child-care centre in Sydney to provide evening, weekend and overnight child-care options to healthcare workers at Cape Breton Regional Hospital.

Public Works -- NOTE: The projects listed below are planned road and bridge work. For the most up-to-date provincial traffic notices follow @511ns on the X platform, formerly known as Twitter, at https://twitter.com/511ns , call 511 or visit: https://511.novascotia.ca/ NEW WORK

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- Les rendez-vous pour le nouveau vaccin de Moderna contre la COVID-19 sont maintenant disponibles.

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- Appointments for the latest Moderna COVID-19 vaccine are now available.

Military Relations / Intergovernmental Affairs -- Local cadet leaders and youth will join Barbara Adams, the new Minister responsible for Military Relations, to celebrate Cadet Day on Saturday, October 7.

Municipal Affairs and Housing -- Too many Nova Scotians cannot find a place to live. The Province is making changes to how short-term rentals, such as Airbnbs, are regulated to help make more long-term housing available.

Health and Wellness -- NOTE: A list of Emergency Health Services employees receiving the award follows this release. Eighty-one Emergency Health Services (EHS) employees with 20 or more years of service were recognized today, October 4, for their commitment to keeping Nova Scotians safe.

Lieutenant-Governor -- REMARQUE : On trouvera la biographie et la photo des récipiendaires à l'adresse https://novascotia.ca/iga/2023recipients.asp Les cinq récipiendaires de l’Ordre de la Nouvelle-Écosse de cette année se sont distingués dans de nombreux domaines, notamment les arts, le journalisme, la recherche sur l’équité en matière de santé et l’éducation.

Lieutenant-Governor -- NOTE: Biographies and photos of the recipients are available at: https://novascotia.ca/iga/2023recipients.asp This year’s five Order of Nova Scotia recipients have made their mark in diverse fields, including the arts, journalism, health equity research and education.

Community Services -- Les gens de la Nouvelle-Écosse sont invités à se prononcer sur la loi sur les services aux enfants et à la famille (Children and Family Services Act).

Community Services -- Nova Scotians are invited to share their thoughts and ideas on the Children and Family Services Act.