Government of Nova Scotia News

Health and Wellness -- À compter d'aujourd'hui 28 octobre, les personnes les plus à risque d'être exposées au virus de la variole simienne peuvent prendre rendez-vous pour recevoir une deuxième dose du vaccin Imvamune, afin de se protéger contre une infection avant leur exposition au virus.

Health and Wellness -- Starting today, October 28, people who are at highest risk of being exposed to the monkeypox virus can book an appointment for a second dose of Imvamune vaccine to help protect against infection before they are exposed.

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/ NEW WORK

Health and Wellness -- Emergency Health Services (EHS) is adding more resources to its medical communications centre to manage non-life-threatening calls so paramedics can focus on emergencies.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- NOTE: The following is an op-ed from Becky Druhan, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development. Now more than ever, Nova Scotians need a child-care system that delivers. Children deserve care that gives them the best start in life. Parents deserve care that is affordable regardless of financial means and available where they live and when they work. Nova Scotia deserves childcare that supports our workplaces and our economy. Early childhood educators (ECEs) and operators who nurture and care for our children deserve sustainable funding and support.

Natural Resources and Renewables -- Nova Scotians are reminded to put safety first during hunting and fur harvesting seasons.

Hurricane Fiona / Natural Resources and Renewables -- Provincial staff are preparing to do more work to remove downed trees and clean up debris caused by hurricane Fiona.

Seniors and Long-Term Care -- Healthcare workers will be able to deliver care to people in their homes more safely through a new program that provides access to mechanical lifts.

Advanced Education / Health and Wellness -- Nova Scotia is training more healthcare workers to provide a diverse range of care in communities across the province. Starting in the 2023-24 academic year, aspiring practical nursing students can learn as part of a Mi’kmaw cohort at the Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) Pictou campus.

Municipal Affairs and Housing -- Non-profits and co-operative housing groups in Nova Scotia can now apply for support through the Community Housing Growth Fund.

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- Starting today, October 26, people aged 12 or older can book Pfizer’s bivalent COVID-19 vaccine.

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- À compter d'aujourd'hui 26 octobre, les personnes de 12 ans ou plus peuvent prendre rendez-vous pour recevoir le vaccin bivalent de Pfizer contre la COVID-19.

Health and Wellness / Lieutenant-Governor -- NOTE: The list of medal recipients follows this release. Nine current and two former paramedics (posthumously) were awarded the Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medal today, October 25.

Justice -- The government is offering a reward of up to $150,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the homicide of 57-year-old Donald (Donny) Derrick Lohnes.

Council of Atlantic Ministers of Education and Training -- The Council of Atlantic Ministers of Education and Training is expanding resources and tools to help youth with career planning.

Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation -- The Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC) released its second-quarter financial results today, October 25.

Office of Equity and Anti-Racism Initiatives / Health and Wellness -- NOTE: A list of the members of the working group that led the consultation on the Fair Care Project follows this release. Nova Scotians now have the option to provide race and language information online, by phone or when they renew their health card (MSI) as part of an initiative to make the healthcare system more equitable and responsive to communities’ health needs.

Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage -- The Province is providing $4 million to expand a community hub for sport and recreation in Yarmouth.

Hurricane Fiona / Community Services -- The Province is providing more financial support to help those impacted by hurricane Fiona.

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/ NEW WORK