Government of Nova Scotia News

Health and Wellness -- A new electronic system will enhance quality of care in long-term care facilities across Nova Scotia.

Invest Nova Scotia -- The Invest Nova Scotia Fund is helping businesses across the province use data to innovate and solve problems.

Municipal Affairs -- Volunteer first responder organizations will be able to purchase necessary safety equipment with help from the Emergency Services Provider Fund.

Labour and Advanced Education -- Amendments to the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualification Act, proclaimed on Oct. 18, make for a stronger trades system in the province.

Lands and Forestry -- La saison de la chasse générale au chevreuil en Nouvelle-Écosse débute le vendredi 26 octobre et se poursuit jusqu'au samedi 1er décembre.

Lands and Forestry -- General deer hunting season in Nova Scotia begins Friday, Oct. 26, and continues to Saturday, Dec. 1.

Health and Wellness -- Tous les Néo-Écossais sont encouragés à recevoir le vaccin contre la grippe, même les bébés âgés de six mois.

Health and Wellness -- All Nova Scotians over six months old are encouraged to get a flu shot.

Workers' Compensation Board / Labour and Advanced Education -- Beginning Oct. 26, it will be easier for frontline and emergency response workers with PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) to access workers’ compensation benefits.

Justice / Communities, Culture and Heritage -- More businesses across the province are investing in improvements to their establishments, making them more accessible to persons with disabilities.

Nova Scotia Business Inc. -- Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) has approved a business development incentive in the form of an innovation rebate for B.R. Printing Plates Company Limited, also known as Maritime Labels and Packaging.

Energy and Mines -- Mi’kmaw communities are once again showing leadership in Nova Scotia’s energy sector by adding more clean, renewable solar energy to the electricity grid.

Municipal Affairs -- NOTE: A list of municipal projects receiving support follows this release. The province announced today, Oct. 15, support for 10 communities for water and wastewater projects through the Provincial Capital Assistance Program.

Service Nova Scotia -- Nova Scotians can apply for the Heating Assistance Rebate Program (HARP) using a fast and easy online application process.

Energy and Mines -- Nova Scotians continue to add more clean, renewable solar energy to our homes and community buildings with support from the province.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Dans le cadre de la semaine de sensibilisation au Prix du duc d’Édimbourg, le lever du drapeau à Province House célébrera aujourd’hui, 15 octobre, les jeunes Néo-Écossais qui s’imposent des défis et qui changent les choses dans leurs collectivités.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Young Nova Scotians who are challenging themselves and making a difference in their communities are being celebrated today, Oct. 15, with a flag raising at Province House, in Halifax as part of Duke Awareness Week.

Energy and Mines -- Nova Scotians have a new way to save money on their energy bills and fight climate change by installing smart thermostats in their homes.

Justice -- The province will not appeal the Sept. 6 decision of a human rights board of inquiry.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- NEW WORK