Government of Nova Scotia News

Health and Wellness -- This September, 11 more public schools will provide students with a healthy, nutritious start to their day.

Agriculture -- The next generation of agricultural leaders will benefit from extensive improvements to 4-H barn facilities in Bible Hill.

Agriculture -- Seniors, students and children alike can enjoy healthier lifestyles with continued access to a community pool in Bible Hill.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- CONTINUING WORK

Premier's Office -- NOTE: The following is a statement from Premier Stephen McNeil. This Sunday, Sept. 2, marks the 20th anniversary of the crash of Swissair Flight 111 just off Nova Scotia’s shores.

Justice / Health and Wellness -- Access to naloxone and treatment, shorter waitlists and wait times, and more funding for community-based harm reduction are among key government actions and investments completed in the first year of the Opioid Use and Overdose Framework.

Energy and Mines -- Residents in Northern Nova Scotia will have more ways to walk or cycle to key areas in their communities with support from the province's sustainable transportation grant program, Connect2.

Business -- The province is taking steps to explore new economic opportunities for the DSME Trenton site in Trenton, Pictou Co.

Labour and Advanced Education -- NOTE: The following is a statement from Labour and Advanced Education Minister Labi Kousoulis. As Labour Day approaches, I want to take this opportunity to recognize the efforts and accomplishments of hard-working Nova Scotians across the province.

Health and Wellness -- More support is coming for Nova Scotians living with an acquired brain injury.

Energy and Mines -- Halifax residents will have more walking, cycling and other emission-reducing transportation options with support from the province's sustainable transportation grant program, Connect2.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Le rôle important des comités d'école consultatifs sera davantage renforcé à compter de cette année scolaire. En plus de représenter la voix de la communauté scolaire, les membres des comités géreront un budget qui facilitera la réussie des élèves et offriront des conseils sur l'élaboration des politiques régionales et provinciales en matière d'éducation, en débutant par une nouvelle politique sur la supervision pendant les activités parascolaires plus tard cette année.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- The important role of School Advisory Councils will be further enhanced, beginning this school year. Along with representing the school community voice, council members will manage a budget that supports student achievement and provides advice on regional and provincial education policy development, starting with a new school extracurricular supervision policy coming later this year.

Human Rights Commission -- An independent Nova Scotia human rights board of inquiry in the case of Beth MacLean, Sheila Livingstone, Joseph Delaney and the Disability Rights Coalition of Nova Scotia v. Province of Nova Scotia, will resume on Thursday, Sept. 6 in Halifax.

Community Services -- Students looking to gain work experience and explore careers within their community, now have more opportunities through the new Career Rising program.

Lieutenant Governor -- Les Néo-Écossais sont invités à assister cet automne aux soirées publiques du lieutenant-gouverneur, Arthur J. LeBlanc, à la Résidence du gouverneur.

Lieutenant Governor -- Nova Scotians are invited to attend the 2018 fall Evenings at Government House public event series hosted by Lieutenant Governor Arthur J. LeBlanc.

Nova Scotia Business Inc. -- Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) has announced newly approved productions through the Nova Scotia Film and Television Production Incentive Fund today, Aug. 28.

Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation -- The Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC) released its first quarter results today, Aug. 28, for April 1 to July 1, 2018, showing continued growth in Nova Scotia product sales.

Energy and Mines -- Windsor residents will have a new way to get to the waterfront and local businesses with support from the province's sustainable transportation grant program, Connect2.