Government of Nova Scotia News

Lieutenant-Governor -- Aujourd’hui, 19 juillet, quatre vins ont reçu le Prix du lieutenant-gouverneur de 2023 pour l’excellence des vins de la Nouvelle-Écosse lors d’une cérémonie à la Résidence du gouverneur.

Lieutenant-Governor -- Four wines received the 2023 Lieutenant-Governor’s Award for Excellence in Nova Scotia Wines during a ceremony at Government House today, July 19.

Environment and Climate Change -- The Province is investing $400,000 to mitigate climate change risks to vulnerable archeological sites, helping ensure the long-term survival of Nova Scotia’s cultural heritage.

Health and Wellness -- People in Amherst and the surrounding area now have better access to primary healthcare they can count on.

Justice -- The Province and the RCMP are asking for the public’s help to solve the missing person case of Jessie Morrissey.

Office of Addictions and Mental Health -- The Province is looking for a community-based organization to help design and deliver grief, bereavement and emotional wellness supports in northern Nova Scotia, as recommended in the Mass Casualty Commission’s final report.

Natural Resources and Renewables -- Nova Scotia is sending help to fight large, out-of-control wildfires in Yukon.

Public Works -- NOTE: For the most up-to-date traffic notices, follow @511ns on Twitter at https://twitter.com/511ns , call 511 or visit: https://511.novascotia.ca/ NEW WORK

Fisheries and Aquaculture -- Three community organizations are getting provincial support for shoreline and ocean cleanup.

L'nu Affairs -- NOTE: The following is a statement from Karla MacFarlane, Minister of L’nu Affairs. This weekend, Kjipuktuk (Halifax) and Nova Scotia will be filled with excitement as more than 5,000 athletes, coaches and team staff are welcomed to the 2023 North American Indigenous Games.

Economic Development -- Nova Scotians will continue to benefit from community-based projects that spark innovation and build stronger, more collaborative regions, through investments from the Community Economic Development Fund.

Premier's Office -- The Council of the Federation’s two-day summer meeting ended today, July 12, in Winnipeg.

Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage -- La Province aide des entreprises et des établissements communautaires à faire les mises à niveau nécessaires pour améliorer l'accessibilité.

Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage -- The Province is helping community facilities and businesses make necessary upgrades to improve accessibility.

Health and Wellness -- Starting today, July 12, patients will begin receiving treatment at the expanded dialysis unit at the Halifax Infirmary site of the QEII Health Sciences Centre.

Premier's Office -- The Council of the Federation began its two-day summer meeting in Winnipeg today, July 11, to discuss improving healthcare, building a strong labour force, public safety, access to housing and affordability.

Cyber Security and Digital Solutions -- This week, the Province will start sending the next wave of notification letters to people whose personal information was stolen in the MOVEit global cybersecurity breach.

Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission -- An independent human rights board of inquiry in the matter of Timothy Parsons vs. Bedford Investments Ltd., operating as Sunnyside Restaurant and True North Diner, will begin Monday, July 17, in Halifax.

Community Services -- Two supportive housing options are now available for urban Indigenous women and children at risk of homelessness in Halifax Regional Municipality.

Premier's Office -- Premier Tim Houston announced today, July 7, that a byelection will be held in the constituency of Preston on Tuesday, August 8.