Government of Nova Scotia News

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- Starting today, November 8, parents and guardians can book Pfizer’s infant COVID-19 vaccine for children aged six months to four years.

Labour, Skills and Immigration -- As more people than ever before immigrate to Nova Scotia, the government is strengthening its programs and procedures to better meet the needs of newcomers and employers.

Auditor General -- Auditor General Kim Adair released her performance audit of immigration and population growth under the Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration today, November 8.

Office of Addictions and Mental Health -- A new day hospital will offer intensive mental health treatment for people in Cape Breton.

Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage / Lieutenant-Governor -- Volunteers from across the province were honoured today, November 7, at the 48th annual Provincial Volunteer Awards ceremony.

Advanced Education -- New affordable, accessible campus housing at three Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) campuses will house 350 students and ease pressure on the housing supply in those communities.

Labour, Skills and Immigration / Acadian Affairs and Francophonie -- Aujourd'hui 7 novembre, la Province souligne la Semaine nationale de l'immigration francophone par la publication d'un nouveau plan d'action qui orientera la croissance de la population francophone de la Nouvelle-Écosse.

Labour, Skills and Immigration / Acadian Affairs and Francophonie -- Today, November 7, the Province is marking National Francophone Immigration Week with the release of a new action plan to guide Nova Scotia’s French-speaking population growth.

Environment and Climate Change -- Nova Scotia communities can now apply for funding to support their climate change mitigation and adaptation priorities – from deep energy retrofits and low-carbon transportation initiatives to flood and heat stress mitigation.

Public Works -- NOTE: For the most up-to-date traffic notices, follow @511 on Twitter at https://twitter.com/511ns , call 511 or visit: https://511.novascotia.ca/en/mobile/ CONTINUING WORK

Health and Wellness -- More Nova Scotians will receive primary healthcare services as a new mobile clinic begins moving around the province.

Health and Wellness -- À compter d'aujourd'hui 2 novembre, les personnes les plus à risque d'être exposées au virus de la variole simienne peuvent prendre rendez-vous à Sydney pour recevoir le vaccin Imvamune, afin de se protéger contre une infection.

Health and Wellness -- Starting today, November 2, people who are at highest risk of being exposed to the monkeypox virus can book an appointment in Sydney for Imvamune, a vaccine that will help protect against infection.

Natural Resources and Renewables -- The Tree for Boston, a deeply rooted Nova Scotia tradition, hails from the aptly named community of Christmas Island this year.

Natural Resources and Renewables -- A new commercial net-metering program will let Nova Scotia businesses generate more electricity from renewable sources like solar power.

Municipal Affairs and Housing -- More Nova Scotians will get help to make necessary repairs and adaptations so they can live comfortably at home.

Public Works / Health and Wellness -- A unique type of operating room that includes advanced diagnostic imaging equipment is now in use at the Halifax Infirmary site of the QEII Health Sciences Centre.

Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage -- Rita Joe (1932-2007), poète mi’kmaw des Premières nations Eskasoni et We’koqma’q à Unama’ki (île du Cap-Breton) sera mise à l’honneur lors de la Journée du patrimoine de 2023.

Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage -- Rita Joe, a Mi’kmaw poet from Eskasoni and We’koqma’q First Nations in Unama’ki (Cape Breton Island) will be recognized on Heritage Day 2023.

Natural Resources and Renewables -- For the second year in a row, Nova Scotia’s provincial parks have broken their record for the highest number of camper nights.