Government of Nova Scotia News

Hurricane Fiona / Agriculture -- A new emergency response funding program will provide immediate support for Nova Scotia farmers who did not qualify for federal assistance following hurricane Fiona.

Community Services -- An investment by the Province means families caring for children with disabilities are now eligible for more financial support.

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- Public Health advises parents of young children who have received Moderna’s infant COVID-19 vaccine and are due for their next dose before March 8 to book their next vaccination before a disruption in the national supply of that vaccine.

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- Les représentants de la Santé publique recommandent aux parents de jeunes enfants qui ont reçu le vaccin de Moderna contre la COVID-19 et qui doivent recevoir leur prochaine dose avant le 8 mars d'avancer leur prochain rendez-vous, avant une interruption de l'approvisionnement national de ce vaccin.

Office of Addictions and Mental Health -- Grâce à un nouveau programme pilote, les gens de la Nouvelle-Écosse ont maintenant accès à des services de counseling individuel pour les soutenir lorsqu’ils font face à des difficultés courantes en matière de santé mentale, comme l’anxiété, la perte d’un emploi, le deuil, les problèmes relationnels et la consommation de substances.

Office of Addictions and Mental Health -- Nova Scotians now have access to one-on-one supportive counselling to help with general mental health concerns, including anxiety, job loss, grief, relationship issues and substance use, under a new pilot program.

Build Nova Scotia / Public Works -- The Nova Scotia Internet Funding Trust will invest $10.6 million in the Municipality of Pictou County’s independent project to bring high-speed internet to more than 4,700 homes and businesses.

Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation -- The Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC) released its third-quarter financial results today, February 21.

Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage / Finance and Treasury Board -- Parents and guardians are reminded to take advantage of a new tax credit that will help with the costs of their children’s sports and arts programs.

Premier's Office -- Premier Tim Houston joined a meeting of the Council of Atlantic Premiers today, February 20, hosted by Prince Edward Island Premier Dennis King in Charlottetown.

Office of Healthcare Professionals Recruitment -- A new marketing campaign that showcases Truro and the surrounding area to doctors looking for a new place to practise will be launched soon.

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

Fisheries and Aquaculture -- Anglers can sportfish at 63 lakes this Heritage Day long weekend, February 18-20, without a general fishing licence.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Le gouvernement provincial investit davantage dans le système de garde d'enfants sur lequel comptent des milliers de familles néo-écossaises pour s’occuper de leurs jeunes enfants.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- The Province is investing more in the child-care system that thousands of Nova Scotia families rely on to care for their young children.

Speaker's Office -- The first session of the 64th general assembly will resume Tuesday, March 21, at 1 p.m.

Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage / L'nu Affairs / Lieutenant-Governor -- Mi’kmaw poet Rita Joe will be honoured on Heritage Day, Monday, February 20.

Labour, Skills and Immigration -- NOTE: The following is an op-ed from Jill Balser, Minister of Labour, Skills and Immigration. Nova Scotia is a province on the move with another record-breaking year for immigration and population growth.

Office of Healthcare Professionals Recruitment -- Réseau Santé – Nouvelle-Écosse, which works to ensure Acadian and francophone Nova Scotians receive safe, reliable healthcare, is getting funding from the Province to help attract and recruit bilingual mental health professionals.

Office of Healthcare Professionals Recruitment -- Réseau Santé – Nouvelle-Écosse, qui œuvre pour assurer à la communauté acadienne et francophone de la Nouvelle-Écosse des soins de santé sûrs et fiables, obtient du financement de la Province pour attirer et recruter des professionnels de la santé mentale bilingues.