Government of Nova Scotia News

Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation -- The Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC) released its second quarter results today, Oct. 24, for July 3 to Oct. 1, 2017.

Premier's Office -- The first projects receiving funding from the Research Nova Scotia Trust will focus on growing the province’s economy by investing in oceans science and technology, Premier Stephen McNeil announced today, Oct. 24.

Premier's Office -- Premier Stephen McNeil today, Oct. 24, congratulated Minister of African Nova Scotian Affairs Tony Ince for receiving the Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Award.

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, Oct. 24.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Au nom de l'experte-conseil Avis Glaze, le gouvernement demande aux parents et aux membres du public de soumettre leurs commentaires au sujet de l'examen administratif du système éducatif récemment annoncé.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- On behalf of consultant Avis Glaze, government is asking parents and members of the public to comment on the recently announced Education System Administrative Review.

Justice -- Government has referred sections seven to 23 of the Public Services Sustainability (2015) Act to the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal for an opinion on constitutionality under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Premier's Office -- Monday, Oct. 23, has been proclaimed HMCS Kootenay Day in remembrance of the worst peacetime accident in the history of the Royal Canadian Navy.

Natural Resources -- La saison de la chasse générale au chevreuil en Nouvelle-Écosse débute le vendredi 27 octobre et se poursuit jusqu'au samedi 2 décembre.

Natural Resources -- General deer hunting season begins in Nova Scotia on Friday, Oct. 27, and continues to Saturday, Dec.2.

Premier's Office -- Nova Scotia is increasing its support for the 2018 Special Olympics Canada Summer Games in Antigonish, Premier Stephen McNeil announced today, Oct. 20.

Labour and Advanced Education -- Nova Scotia’s small businesses now have greater access to programs that help them hire new talent, improve their operations and build a stronger economy.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- CONTINUING WORK

Community Services -- Starting in December, foster families will receive automatic payments to help cover recreational activities for children and youth in the care of the province.

Premier's Office -- Premier Stephen McNeil tabled a report today, Oct. 20, in the House of Assembly outlining government’s work supporting the Nova Scotia Home for Colored Children Restorative Inquiry.

Community Services -- Le gouvernement provincial invite encore une fois les Néo-Écossais qui ont des idées créatives sur la façon de prévenir la violence sexuelle à présenter une demande de subvention.

Community Services -- The province is again inviting Nova Scotians with creative ideas on how to prevent sexual violence to apply for grants.

Business -- NOTE: Small Business Week, Oct. 15 to 21, is an annual event that recognizes the importance of small and medium-sized businesses. A Nova Scotia sign company is experiencing growing export sales, contributing to increased staffing here at home.

Immigration -- For the first time, Nova Scotia Immigration staff will join the Nova Scotia Health Authority at an international job fair to help recruit physicians to work and live in Nova Scotia.

Justice -- Amendments passed last fall to strengthen the province's ability to collect court-ordered child and spousal support are now in effect.