Government of Nova Scotia News

Develop Nova Scotia -- Develop Nova Scotia has launched the first phase of the process to find qualified service providers to enhance and extend reliable, high-speed internet across the province in rural areas.

Fisheries and Aquaculture -- Two lucky Nova Scotians have won free hunting and fishing licences for the rest of their lives.

Justice -- A partnership between the federal and provincial governments, and police agencies, will see more front-line police officers trained to detect impaired driving and keep roads safe.

Community Services -- NOTE: A list of grant recipients follows this release. Communities across Nova Scotia are working with government to tackle complex poverty-related issues.

Labour and Advanced Education -- NOTE: Details on information sessions to provide former ServiCom employees with tools, training and support follows this release. Former ServiCom employees in Sydney can access a six-week training program to support their job search and build skills while they look for work.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal / Health and Wellness -- A new main entrance will give patients, members of the community and health professionals better access to the Dartmouth General Hospital.

Environment -- The province will modernize the environmental assessment process for small oil refineries, while protecting the environment.

Auditor General -- Le vérificateur général Michael Pickup a publié son rapport de vérification opérationnelle de 2018, aujourd'hui 11 décembre. Le rapport contient trois chapitres qui présentent les résultats de la vérification.

Auditor General -- Auditor General Michael Pickup issued his 2018 performance audit report today, Dec 11. The report contains three chapters of audit results.

Status of Women -- Community groups can now apply for grants to help develop and test new ways to prevent domestic violence and support victims and their families.

Communities, Culture and Heritage / Invest Nova Scotia -- A new culture hub in Halifax will strengthen small business development, drive economic growth in the culture sector and be a place for artists to gather and perform.

Human Rights Commission -- Recipients of the 2018 Nova Scotia Human Rights Awards were honoured at a ceremony today, Dec. 10, at the Halifax Central Library.

Human Rights Commission -- Une formation en ligne novatrice et gratuite lancée par la Commission des droits de la personne en mars 2017 a été adaptée à un public national.

Human Rights Commission -- An innovative free online training course launched by the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission in March 2017 has now been adapted to serve a national audience.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- NEW WORK

Invest Nova Scotia -- The Invest Nova Scotia Fund is helping more start-up companies scale their operations and raise money through a program based out of Dalhousie University.

Restorative Inquiry -- The Nova Scotia Home for Colored Children Restorative Inquiry Council of Parties has released its third public report today, Dec. 7.

Premier's Office -- Nova Scotia is making it easier to do business, reach new markets and increase consumer choice as a result of significant measures announced today, Dec. 7, by Premier Stephen McNeil.

Nova Scotia Business Inc. -- The pilot program, Scale-Up Hub: Cambridge, in Massachusetts, designed to help high-tech innovative companies tap into northeastern U.S. markets has concluded its one-year period.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- On the 101st anniversary of the Halifax explosion, government is making repairs to the only vessel still afloat to have survived the event, the historic CSS Acadia. The province will also continue repair work to the Nova Scotia Museum of Industry.