Government of Nova Scotia News

Premier's Office / Energy -- Premier Stephen McNeil and officials from the Department of Energy will be in Houston next week to promote Nova Scotia’s offshore oil and gas opportunities.

Intergovernmental Affairs -- Trade Minister Geoff MacLellan will travel to England and Scotland next week to help build the Nova Scotia-United Kingdom trade relationship, pursue economic opportunities and further strengthen awareness of the tourism industry.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Des élèves de la Nouvelle-Écosse ont reçu un Prix ministériel d'excellence en entrepreneuriat pour leurs idées novatrices d'entreprise. Le prix a été remis dans le cadre d'une cérémonie qui a eu lieu le mercredi 25 avril à l'école de commerce Sobey de l'Université Saint Mary's.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Nova Scotia students earned an Entrepreneurship Award of Excellence for their innovative business ideas during an awards ceremony, Wednesday, April 25, at Saint Mary’s University Sobey School of Business.

Health and Wellness -- Mandi’s last wish was to give the gift of life. As tragic as her death was, it is the resounding impact of her wishes that are etched in our memories and offer solace as nothing else has.

Health and Wellness -- Le dernier souhait de Mandi était d'offrir le don de vie. Malgré son décès tragique, c'est l'impact retentissant de son souhait qui est gravé dans notre mémoire et qui nous offre du réconfort comme rien d'autre.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Students are gaining a better understanding of civics, what it means to be an engaged citizen and how they can actively participate in their communities, through a new mandatory social studies course called, Citizenship Education 9.

Labour and Advanced Education -- Updates to regulations make it clear when stores will be required to close and when workers are eligible to receive holiday pay for Canada Day.

Service Nova Scotia -- Changes to the Solemnization of Marriage Act, introduced last fall, will come into effect on May 1.

Finance and Treasury Board -- Government has appointed two full-time members to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board.

Lieutenant Governor -- Jusqu’à cinq vins d’établissements viticoles de la Nouvelle-Écosse pourraient être choisis pour recevoir le Prix du lieutenant-gouverneur pour l’excellence des vins de la Nouvelle-Écosse.

Lieutenant Governor -- Up to five wines from Nova Scotian wineries will be selected for the 2018 Lieutenant Governor's Award for Excellence in Nova Scotia Wines.

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, April 24.

Health and Wellness -- Le printemps est à nos portes, ce qui signifie des températures plus chaudes et plus de temps en plein air. La population de tiques continue de s'accroître dans plusieurs régions de la Nouvelle-Écosse. Il est important de vous protéger et de protéger votre famille contre les tiques lorsque vous profitez du plein air.

Health and Wellness -- Spring is here, and with it warmer temperatures and more time outside.

Internal Services -- The Nova Scotia Auditor General has agreed to help the province ensure that Nova Scotians personal information is protected. On April 20, the province requested audit assistance from Auditor General Michael Pickup.

Immigration -- After approving four new doctors through the new Physician Immigration Stream, a team led by the Nova Scotia Office of Immigration, will be in Dublin and London this week to continue promoting Nova Scotia and attracting more doctors to the province.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- Effective 12:01 a.m., Monday, April 23, spring weight restrictions will be removed from the following counties and municipality in Nova Scotia:

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- CONTINUING WORK

Agriculture -- Growing and producing world-class wines is the focus of the province’s first Grape and Wine Networking Conference on Saturday, April 21, in Wolfville.