Government of Nova Scotia News

Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage -- Accessibility upgrades will be made at 43 community facilities across the province with the help of almost $1 million in funding from the Community ACCESS-Ability Program.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Les services agréés de garde d'enfants en Nouvelle-Écosse seront bientôt plus faciles d'accès et plus abordables.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- It will soon be easier and more affordable for families to access licensed child care in Nova Scotia.

Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage -- The Province is increasing the project cap under the Nova Scotia Film and Television Production Incentive Fund, making it easier for larger productions to film in Nova Scotia.

Premier's Office -- Nova Scotia’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Robert Strang, is being recognized for his leadership and dedication during the COVID-19 pandemic with a new award named in his honour.

Public Works -- NEW WORK

Municipal Affairs and Housing -- NOTE: A list of the 37 sites and maps of the locations are available at: https://housing.novascotia.ca/programs/land-for-housing The Province has identified 37 sites from the provincial land inventory that could be used to build housing, including affordable housing, for thousands of Nova Scotians.

Health and Wellness -- A new Emergency Health Services (EHS) initiative at hospital emergency departments will get paramedics and ambulances back on the road faster so they can respond to emergency calls sooner.

Health and Wellness -- Une nouvelle initiative des Services de santé d'urgence (SSU) dans les services d'urgence des hôpitaux permettra aux ambulances de reprendre la route plus rapidement pour répondre aux appels d'urgence en temps opportun.

Natural Resources and Renewables -- A new set of fines will help protect the province’s wildlife habitat and watercourses.

Speaker's Office -- Today, May 30, an independent panel officially begins reviewing the remuneration paid to MLAs.

Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage -- The Province is using National Tourism Week, from May 29 to June 4, as an opportunity to encourage people to travel to and within Nova Scotia this year.

Environment and Climate Change -- A blue-green algae mat is being reported in a stream between Shubenacadie-Grand Lake and Fish Lake today, May 28.

Public Works -- NEW WORK

Fisheries and Aquaculture -- An investment of more than $2 million by the Province and the federal government will support the redevelopment of the oyster industry in the Bras d’Or Lake by addressing the spread of a devastating parasite and providing oyster seed.

Agriculture -- Agriculture is a vital part of the region’s economy and workforce and an important contributor to local food supply.

Public Works -- NEW WORK

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- Nova Scotia is reporting 1,584 new lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19, 40 hospitalizations and 13 deaths during the seven-day period ending May 23. The number of new cases – including those linked to long-term care outbreaks – continues to decline, as does the number of new hospitalizations.

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- La Nouvelle-Écosse signale 1 584 nouveaux cas confirmés en laboratoire, 40 hospitalisations et 13 décès liés à la COVID-19 au cours de la période de sept jours se terminant le 23 mai. Le nombre de nouveaux cas, y compris les cas liés aux établissements de soins de longue durée, et le nombre d'hospitalisations continuent de diminuer.

Invest Nova Scotia -- Invest Nova Scotia is supporting the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre as it creates opportunities for neighbours in Halifax’s north end to better connect and share with one another.