Government of Nova Scotia News

Environment and Climate Change -- The Province and Mi’kmaq of Nova Scotia are taking the first step toward shared governance of Kluskap Wilderness Area, which includes the sacred Mi’kmaw site Kluskap’s Cave.

Office of Addictions and Mental Health / Education and Early Childhood Development -- The Province is enhancing mental health and well-being supports for staff and students in Nova Scotia schools.

Office of Addictions and Mental Health / Education and Early Childhood Development -- La Province renforce les mesures de soutien en matière de santé mentale et de mieux-être pour le personnel et les élèves des écoles de la Nouvelle-Écosse.

Executive Council Office -- The Province has appointed Christine Brennan as Ombudsman. The appointment, for a term of five years, is effective immediately.

Office of Healthcare Professionals Recruitment -- Two municipalities and a community group in Cumberland County will receive provincial funding to help bring more healthcare professionals to their communities and support those already living and working there.

Acadian Affairs and Francophonie / Lieutenant-Governor -- Nominations for the Lieutenant-Governor’s Award of Excellence for l’Acadie and Francophonie open today, January 24.

Acadian Affairs and Francophonie / Lieutenant-Governor -- On peut soumettre les candidatures pour le Prix d’excellence du lieutenant-gouverneur pour l’Acadie et la francophonie à compter d’aujourd’hui, 24 janvier.

Advanced Education / Health and Wellness / Community Services -- The Province is investing in training to help address under-representation of Black/African Nova Scotians in the social work field and ease pressures on the healthcare and social service systems.

Office of Healthcare Professionals Recruitment -- Two groups in the Annapolis Valley will get support to recruit doctors and other healthcare professionals and retain those who already live and work in their communities.

African Nova Scotian Affairs / Premier's Office / Lieutenant-Governor -- A virtual celebration today, January 23, marked the launch of African Heritage Month with a provincial proclamation and poster unveiling. The month recognizes and highlights the contributions of African Nova Scotians throughout the province’s history.

Municipal Affairs and Housing -- Fred Crooks has been named the new Chair of the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) Housing Task Force.

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Office of Healthcare Professionals Recruitment -- The Province is supporting two groups working to bring healthcare professionals to Cape Breton Regional Municipality and keep the professionals already there.

Health and Wellness -- The government is acting to get more Nova Scotians the emergency care they need, faster.

Health and Wellness -- Le gouvernement prend des mesures pour permettre aux gens de la Nouvelle-Écosse d'obtenir plus rapidement les soins d'urgence dont ils ont besoin.

Municipal Affairs and Housing -- There will soon be more housing options for healthcare workers in communities where they are needed the most.

Natural Resources and Renewables -- The Province has dedicated a high production forest zone, completing its triad model of ecological forestry.

Auditor General -- Auditor General Kim Adair released her performance audit of the Metropolitan Regional Housing Authority, under the Department of Municipal Affairs and Housing, today, January 17.

Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage -- The Province is investing $2.2 million in a community hub that will help the Annapolis Valley continue to grow as an international culinary and cultural tourism destination.

Premier's Office -- David Benoit will serve as the new President and Chief Executive Officer of Build Nova Scotia, one of two new Crown corporations established to drive economic growth across the province.