Government of Nova Scotia News

Auditor General -- Le vérificateur général Michael Pickup a publié un rapport spécial de vérification opérationnelle, aujourd'hui 15 janvier.

Auditor General -- Auditor General Michael Pickup issued a special performance audit report today, Jan. 15.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- NEW WORK

Education and Early Childhood Development -- NOTE: A list of schools that will pilot the program is available at the end of the release. A new, hands-on program for Grade 7 and 8 students will be piloted in partnership with the Discovery Centre, in 17 junior high schools across the province this February.

Invest Nova Scotia -- Invest Nova Scotia announced the addition of Graham Eisenhauer, of Halifax, to its board of directors today, Jan. 11.

Premier's Office -- Premier Stephen McNeil today, Jan. 9, announced the appointment of Laurie Graham as chief of staff in his office.

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

Labour and Advanced Education -- Le salaire minimum en Nouvelle-Écosse augmentera le 1er avril prochain pour passer à 11,55 $.

Labour and Advanced Education -- Nova Scotia’s minimum wage rate will rise to $11.55 on April 1.

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, Jan. 8.

Health and Wellness / Labour and Advanced Education -- Medical teams and patients at the QEII Health Sciences Centre in Halifax will soon have faster access to critical information needed for diagnosis and treatment of traumatic brain injuries.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- NEW WORK

Justice -- Le gouvernement invite les gens de la Nouvelle-Écosse à contribuer au travail visant à établir une province sans obstacle.

Justice -- Government is inviting Nova Scotians to help advance work toward a barrier-free province.

Energy and Mines -- NOTE: The following is an op-ed from Energy and Mines Minister Derek Mombourquette. A few days ago, one chapter of Nova Scotia’s offshore story came to an end when the Sable Offshore Energy Project delivered the last of its gas to our province.

Nova Scotia Business Inc. -- Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) has approved a business development incentive in the form of a payroll rebate for REDspace Inc. to expand its operations in Bedford.

Premier's Office -- NOTE: The following is an op-ed from Premier Stephen McNeil. As 2018 draws to a close, it is a chance to reflect on how lucky we are to live in Nova Scotia. We enjoy our freedom, opportunity and strength of community.

Service Nova Scotia -- NOTE: A list of the top baby names for 2018 follows this release. The 2018 information is current as of today, Dec. 28. For the third year in a row, William is Nova Scotians’ favourite baby name. According to Nova Scotia's Registry of Vital Statistics, as of Dec. 28, Nova Scotia welcomed 61 babies named William.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- CONTINUING WORK

Fisheries and Aquaculture -- Nova Scotians are encouraged to gear up and head to one of the province’s open waterways when the winter fishing season opens on New Year’s Day.