Government of Nova Scotia News

Municipal Affairs -- Government is partnering with municipalities to invest in beautification projects across the province.

Lieutenant Governor -- Four wines received the 2018 Lieutenant Governor's Award for Excellence in Nova Scotia Wines at a ceremony at Government House in Halifax, today, July 19.

Service Nova Scotia -- More illegal tobacco has been taken off the streets following a short-term investigation by Service Nova Scotia's Compliance and Special Investigations Unit.

Service Nova Scotia -- The 2017-18 Annual Gaming Report is now available on the Service Nova Scotia website at http://novascotia.ca/sns/access/alcohol-gaming/publications.asp .

Nova Scotia Gaming Corporation (from July 2018) -- Profits from the province’s regulated gaming industry increased 1.6 per cent in 2017-18 over the last fiscal year, providing funding to support important programs for Nova Scotians.

Community Services -- Nova Scotians living on low incomes will soon be able to earn and keep more money thanks to a number of investments by government.

Public Prosecution Service / Environment -- Government has appointed a prosecutor to focus on the environment.

Nova Scotia Securities Commission -- The Nova Scotia Securities Commission has issued a cease trade order against Ocean Links Investments Inc.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- LUNENBURG COUNTY: Leary Fraser Road

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, July 17.

Nova Scotia Business Inc. -- Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) has approved a business development incentive in the form of an innovation rebate for Kohltech International Limited.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- Nova Scotia is improving highway safety and creating jobs with a $195 million investment in twinning Highway 104.

House of Assembly -- Une commission chargée d'examiner la délimitation des circonscriptions électorales et de formuler des recommandations a été établie.

House of Assembly -- A commission to review and provide recommendations on electoral boundaries has been established.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- CONTINUING WORK

Health and Wellness -- A new incentive program and additional seats at Dalhousie University will help ensure Nova Scotia has the nurse practitioners it needs.

Housing Nova Scotia -- More Nova Scotians will soon be able to find a good home at a price they can afford.

Housing Nova Scotia -- More Nova Scotians will soon be able to find a good home at a price they can afford.

Justice -- The RCMP and the provincial government are adding the homicide of Tina Barron to the Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program.

Seniors -- Are you interested in discovering ideas and developing solutions related to Nova Scotia’s aging population? If so, government is looking for open-minded, creative and diverse individuals for a one-year fellowship with NS GovLab.