Government of Nova Scotia News

Public Works -- A new section of twinned highway on Highway 104 opened to traffic today, May 17, making travel safer and easier for people living in, and travelling through, Pictou and Antigonish Counties.

Natural Resources and Renewables / Agriculture -- A new pilot program will let forestry contractors borrow working capital to help their businesses succeed.

Seniors and Long-Term Care -- Construction is beginning on the development of six long-term care homes in Halifax-area communities.

Natural Resources and Renewables -- NOTE: A list of opening dates for camping parks follows this release. Several camping and day-use parks will be open in time for the Victoria Day weekend. Nova Scotia’s provincial parks will start opening Friday, May 19, for another season of adventure with gorgeous views, peaceful surroundings and beautiful beaches.

Justice -- The Province is offering a reward of up to $150,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for the homicide of 25-year-old Treyvhon Bradshaw last year.

Economic Development -- Government is investing $1 million into Propel ICT to help increase technology startups and support entrepreneurs throughout the province.

Environment and Climate Change -- Nova Scotia’s youth will soon have a new way to give their ideas, advice and recommendations directly to government on how to respond to climate change.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Les élèves de la Nouvelle-Écosse lauréats du Prix ministériel d’excellence en entrepreneuriat recevront également un soutien financier pour les aider à démarrer ou à développer leur entreprise.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Nova Scotia students receiving the Minister’s Entrepreneurship Award of Excellence will also get a financial boost to help them start or grow their business.

Service Nova Scotia and Internal Services -- Security staff will now need a criminal record check and security training to work at late-night bars known as cabarets.

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

Public Works / Health and Wellness -- Construction is about to begin on a new hospital that will help deliver the healthcare that all Nova Scotians deserve.

Executive Council Office -- Provincial equity and anti-racism initiatives are being realigned to provide increased departmental support and closer ties to anti-racism work happening throughout government.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Nova Scotia has reached another milestone in its commitment to design employee benefits and retirement savings options this year for early childhood educators (ECEs) working in licensed child-care facilities and family home agencies.

Advanced Education / Health and Wellness / Premier's Office -- Anyone interested in becoming a nurse in Nova Scotia will have more options as the Province is increasing the number of nursing seats across the province, with many opening this fall.

Justice -- NOTE: The list of committee members follows this release. Twenty-two Nova Scotians will help develop the Province’s next accessibility standard as members of the Goods and Services Standard Development Committee.

Municipal Affairs and Housing -- Seniors, families and people from diverse communities will soon have more affordable housing options in New Minas.

Health and Wellness -- Nova Scotians deserve to be able to see a doctor, nurse and other healthcare providers in their communities more easily.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Families looking for child care in northern Nova Scotia will see more than 300 new spaces in licensed centres and family homes thanks to provincial and federal funding.

Public Works -- NEW WORK