Government of Nova Scotia News

Office of Addictions and Mental Health -- Les gens de la Nouvelle-Écosse qui souffrent de dépression ou d'anxiété légère à modérée peuvent maintenir obtenir de l'aide en ligne gratuitement.

Office of Addictions and Mental Health -- Nova Scotians with mild to moderate depression or anxiety can now get free online coaching and skills development to help them cope.

Auditor General -- Auditor General Kim Adair released her 2022 Financial Report today, December 6.

Finance and Treasury Board -- Afin que les gens de la Nouvelle-Écosse puissent souscrire des assurances abordables et stables, la Province souhaite obtenir votre avis sur l’assurance automobile.

Finance and Treasury Board -- The Province is asking for feedback on automobile insurance to help make sure that appropriate, affordable and stable coverage is available in Nova Scotia.

Health and Wellness -- It will soon be easier for Nova Scotians who attend medical school outside Canada to complete their residency at home.

Environment and Climate Change -- Nova Scotia’s latest climate change projections and risk assessment present a clear picture of the current impact of climate change and what Nova Scotians can expect over the next 80 years if further action is not taken.

Municipal Affairs and Housing / Community Services -- The Province is helping the North End Community Health Centre preserve two affordable housing properties for up to 32 Nova Scotians in need of supportive housing.

Environment and Climate Change -- The Province has approved a request from Kameron Coal Management Limited to renew its industrial approval for the Donkin Mine in Cape Breton.

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/en/mobile/ CONTINUING WORK

Hurricane Fiona / Emergency Management Office -- More than 117,000 Nova Scotians have benefited so far from the Fiona Food Cost Reimbursement Program, and there are still two weeks left for others to apply.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- La Province sollicite l’avis de la population néo-écossaise – élèves, employés, famille et grand public – alors qu’elle prend les premières mesures pour tenir compte davantage du point de vue des collectivités sur le système scolaire de la Nouvelle-Écosse.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- The Province wants input from Nova Scotians – students, staff, families and the public – as it takes initial steps to strengthen local voices in Nova Scotia’s school system.

Build Nova Scotia / Public Works -- The government will soon begin looking for an operator for the historic Lunenburg Foundry to continue supporting the region’s shipbuilding and maintenance industry – a key component of its thriving waterfront.

Economic Development / Public Works -- Today, December 1, the Province launched two new organizations that modernize the government’s approach to economic development and improve accountability to Nova Scotians.

Community Services -- The Province will contribute $378,000 to support a new emergency shelter in Lower Sackville this winter to serve people experiencing homelessness.

Agriculture -- On encourage les gens de la Nouvelle-Écosse à soumettre leurs commentaires sur ce que le gouvernement peut faire pour permettre aux gens d'avoir accès à des aliments plus sains et locaux.

Health and Wellness -- NOTE: A video of the World AIDS Day ceremony and raising of the AIDS ribbon flag at Province House is available at: https://youtu.be/GuMxkUZgsjQ A red ribbon flag is flying at Province House to mark World AIDS Day today, December 1. The theme of this year’s event, chosen by the United Nations, is Equalize.

Economic Development -- The Satellite Internet Service Rebate program is expanding once again to help more Nova Scotians get access to internet service faster.

Community Services -- The Province is introducing a new approach to foster care as it works on redesigning the system.