Government of Nova Scotia News

Public Service Commission -- A symbol of Pride is waving over Province House in Halifax today, June 28.

Justice -- The Province has established a standing committee to investigate deaths of people in the custody of provincial correctional services.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- The Province is investing in a new school to replace Windsor Forks and Three Mile Plains district schools, offering a modern learning environment for students in pre-primary to Grade 5.

Natural Resources and Renewables -- Lifeguard supervision at many Nova Scotia beaches will begin Saturday, July 1.

Seniors and Long-Term Care -- Nova Scotia is taking the next step in building long-term career advancement opportunities in the continuing care sector by offering a free, practical nursing diploma program for continuing care assistants (CCAs) working in Nova Scotia.

L'nu Affairs -- Wije’winen Centre, a new Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre in Halifax, is receiving more financial support with construction of the facility on the horizon.

Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage -- Visitors to northern Cape Breton will soon be able to enjoy a new coastal hiking trail within the Polletts Cove-Aspy Fault Wilderness Area north of the Cabot Trail.

Premier's Office -- Premier Tim Houston joined other Atlantic Premiers today, June 23, in calling for a meeting as soon as possible with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to discuss the disproportionate impact of the federal government’s new clean fuel standards on Atlantic Canadians.

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/ CONTINUING WORK

Office of Equity and Anti-Racism Initiatives / Environment and Climate Change -- NOTE: Background information about the panel members follows this release. The government has appointed experienced community leaders with a broad range of expertise to lead work on its legislated commitment to address environmental racism. This is the first time a panel of this nature has been formed to address historic environmental racism in Canada.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- The Province is creating a new French first-language school to serve the historic Acadian community of Tor Bay, Guysborough County.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- La Province crée une nouvelle école francophone pour servir la communauté acadienne historique de Torbé, dans le comté de Guysborough.

Labour, Skills and Immigration / Premier's Office -- Nova Scotians who lost income because of the recent wildfires in Halifax Regional Municipality and Shelburne County may be eligible for short-term financial support through the Emergency Relief Grant for Individuals.

Health and Wellness -- Changes to the Need a Family Practice Registry will help more people get the care they need sooner.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Students in Trenton will attend a new school for pre-primary to Grade 8 thanks to provincial funding.

Health and Wellness -- Real-time information is helping healthcare teams provide better, faster care to patients.

L'nu Affairs -- NOTE: The following is a statement from Karla MacFarlane, Minister of L’nu Affairs. Today, June 21, we celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day from coast to coast to coast. It’s a time meant to focus our attention on the cultures, traditions and experiences of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people throughout Canada.

Economic Development / Premier's Office -- The Province is offering assistance to more small businesses impacted by recent wildfires in Halifax Regional Municipality and Shelburne County.

Labour, Skills and Immigration -- NOTE: The following is a statement from Jill Balser, Minister of Labour, Skills and Immigration. Today, the Auditor General’s Office released its report on Island Employment, a service provider contracted by the government to deliver employment services to the local community.

Auditor General -- Auditor General Kim Adair released her report on the investigation of Island Employment Association today, June 20.