Government of Nova Scotia News

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- The province is helping to renovate the Bar Harbor ferry terminal to accommodate the Nova Scotia-Maine ferry service. The expected cost is $8.5 million.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- RICHMOND COUNTY: Lennox Passage Bridge, Isle Madame

Immigration / Acadian Affairs and Francophonie -- Nova Scotia is marking the 32nd International Day of La Francophonie, today, March 20, with the release of a plan to attract and retain French immigrants.

Immigration / Acadian Affairs and Francophonie -- La Nouvelle-Écosse souligne la 32e Journée internationale de la Francophonie, aujourd'hui 20 mars, par la publication d'un plan d'action visant à attirer les immigrants francophones et à les inciter à rester dans la province.

Fisheries and Aquaculture -- Nova Scotians are encouraged to take advantage of the warmer weather and head to one of the province’s many waterways to enjoy the 2019 sportfishing season opening on April 1.

Lands and Forestry -- The province is providing an additional $1 million for Crown land silviculture.

Justice -- Halifax Regional Police and the province are adding the homicide of Benjamin (Loka) Lokeny to the Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program.

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

Lands and Forestry -- NOTE: A list of camping park reservation dates follows this release. Campers can soon start booking provincial park campsites for the 2019 season through an improved reservation process with staggered start dates.

Energy and Mines -- More Nova Scotians living in affordable rental units or First Nations homes will benefit from efficiency upgrades that can save families hundreds of dollars on their energy bills every year.

Health and Wellness -- A new pilot program is being launched to help young people with autism spectrum disorder who are experiencing serious behavioural issues.

Lands and Forestry -- Government and the Mi’kmaq of Nova Scotia are launching a forestry pilot project that will create opportunities for jobs, training and Mi’kmaw businesses in silviculture and harvesting.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- CONTINUING WORK

Health and Wellness -- Legislation introduced today, March 15, will create the new Nova Scotia College of Nursing - a single regulatory body for the nursing profession in the province.

Justice / Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- Legislation introduced today, March 15, will ensure Nova Scotia’s construction businesses and workers get paid on time for the work they do.

Health and Wellness -- More support is coming for Nova Scotians living with opioid use disorder through an agreement that will help stabilize programs and services and improve wait times for those who need treatment.

Lands and Forestry -- Government introduced legislation today, March 14, that makes it easier to protect the province’s wild animals, plants and water species.

Premier's Office / Fisheries and Aquaculture -- NOTE: Following the release is a list of the 19 exhibitors participating in the Seafood Expo North America. As Nova Scotia marks another seafood export milestone, Premier Stephen McNeil and Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Keith Colwell will travel to Boston next week to join 19 Nova Scotian seafood companies at the annual Seafood Expo North America.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Un nouveau programme pilote aidera jusqu'à 80 élèves à se préparer en vue d'une carrière dans le secteur croissant de la technologie en Nouvelle-Écosse.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- A new pilot program will help up to 80 students get ready for careers in Nova Scotia’s growing technology sector. The province, IBM, and Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) are partnering to offer the Technology Advantage Program inspired by IBM’s Pathways in Technology Early College High School, known as the P-TECH model.