Government of Nova Scotia News

Fisheries and Aquaculture -- Members of the seafood industry attending the 21st annual Minister’s Conference, held by the Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture, will share their knowledge and expertise and hear from industry experts around the world.

Community Services / Justice / Communities, Culture and Heritage -- Government is partnering with businesses across Nova Scotia to make locations, products and services more accessible.

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, Feb. 26.

Public Prosecution Service -- Nova Scotia Crown attorneys are now guided by a new comprehensive policy when conducting criminal prosecutions involving Indigenous peoples.

Protocol Office -- Nova Scotians are encouraged to nominate someone in their community for the Order of Nova Scotia.

Agriculture -- Farmers who suffered financial losses from severe frost last June, will now have access to funding to help them recover and prepare for the upcoming harvest season.

Team Nova Scotia -- As a group of tired but proud athletes head back to Nova Scotia, and another group eagerly travel to Red Deer, Alta., Team Nova Scotia is celebrating its week one successes of the 2019 Canada Winter Games.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- NEW WORK

Internal Services -- The province and Dalhousie University are inviting students and entrepreneurs to participate in the third annual open data contest.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- Work will begin next week to replace the failed Hantsport aboiteau.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNCIPALITY/HANTS COUNTY: Highway 102

Health and Wellness -- Thirteen Nova Scotia paramedics have been awarded the Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Services Medal for their dedication.

Labour and Advanced Education -- Government is encouraging more businesses to hire apprentices in Nova Scotia through an expanded procurement program.

Nova Scotia Business Inc. -- Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) announced three newly approved productions through the Nova Scotia Film and Television Production Incentive Fund today, Feb. 19.

Nova Scotia Business Inc. -- Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) has approved a business development incentive in the form of an innovation rebate for Ocean Crisp Apple Company Incorporated.

Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation -- The Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC) released its third quarter results today, Feb. 19, for Oct. 1 to Dec. 30, 2018.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- CONTINUING WORK

Invest Nova Scotia -- The Invest Nova Scotia Fund is helping entrepreneurs and researchers across the province use genomics to innovate and solve problems.

Immigration -- Nova Scotia welcomed more immigrants in 2018 than any previous year.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- Nova Scotians can recognize outstanding volunteers in their communities by nominating them for a 2019 Provincial Volunteer Award.