Government of Nova Scotia News

Seniors and Long-Term Care -- Almost 24,000 older Nova Scotians have received the Seniors Care Grant since applications opened December 1. The grant of up to $500 helps seniors with everyday household expenses so they can stay in their homes longer.

Seniors and Long-Term Care -- Presque 24 000 personnes âgées en Nouvelle-Écosse ont reçu l'Allocation pour services à domicile chez les aînés depuis le lancement du programme le 1er décembre. L'allocation d'au plus 500 $ aide les personnes âgées à payer le coût de services nécessaires pour leur permettre de vivre dans leur maison plus longtemps.

Natural Resources and Renewables -- NOTE: A list of opening dates for camping parks follows this release. Nova Scotia’s provincial parks will start opening Friday, May 20, for another season filled with camping, hiking, swimming and exploring nature.

Public Works -- REMARQUE : Une liste des récipiendaires du financement suit le présent communiqué. Des collectivités à l'échelle de la Nouvelle-Écosse auront un meilleur accès aux transports en commun grâce au financement de la Province.

Public Works -- NOTE: The list of funding recipients follows this release. Communities across Nova Scotia will have improved access to public transportation with funding from the Province.

Public Works -- CONTINUING WORK

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- La Nouvelle-Écosse signale 3 118 nouveaux cas confirmés en laboratoire, 65 hospitalisations et 18 décès liés à la COVID-19 au cours de la période de sept jours se terminant le 9 mai. Le nombre de nouveaux cas et de complications graves continue de diminuer depuis le pic de la vague actuelle en avril.

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- Nova Scotia is reporting 3,118 new lab-confirmed cases, 65 hospitalizations and 18 deaths due to COVID-19 in the seven-day period ending May 9. The number of new infections has continued to decline since the peak of the current wave in April, and severe outcomes continue to decline as well.

Community Services -- People who were in permanent care as children can now access the Province’s Disclosure Program online to request their personal information and documents that may be needed by post-secondary institutions and other organizations.

Advanced Education / Health and Wellness / Premier's Office -- The Province is partnering with post-secondary institutions to train more rural family doctors.

Natural Resources and Renewables -- NOTE: Photos of the wildfire response near Horseshoe Lake, Yarmouth County, are available at: https://news.novascotia.ca/photos/2022/05/11/wildfire-near-horseshoe-lake-yarmouth-county The wildfire near Horseshoe Lake, Yarmouth County, is now estimated to cover about 3,100 hectares. While the fire continues to spread and approach Rushy Lake, it is remote and not expected to reach homes or communities.

Public Works -- The new ferry that crosses Little Narrows between Inverness County and Victoria County will be named the Grand Chief Ben Sylliboy to honour a steadfast, compassionate leader of the Mi'kmaw Nation.

Seniors and Long-Term Care -- The Province is taking action to make sure funding is available to build or renovate 24 long-term care facilities across the province and build 500 rooms in Halifax Regional Municipality.

Environment and Climate Change -- The government is introducing a simpler regulatory approach for processing facilities associated with small farm operations that will save them time and money while maintaining provincial environmental standards on wastewater.

Natural Resources and Renewables -- A CL-415 water bomber is on its way from Newfoundland and Labrador to help Nova Scotia’s ground and air crews fight an out-of-control wildfire near Horseshoe Lake, Yarmouth County.

Health and Wellness / Lieutenant-Governor -- NOTE: The list of paramedics who were awarded medals follows this release. Twenty-three Nova Scotia paramedics have been awarded the Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medal, a national honour in recognition of their longtime dedication to the health, safety and well-being of Nova Scotians.

Public Works -- NEW WORK

Premier's Office -- Three decades have passed since an explosion at a mine in Plymouth, Pictou County, killed 26 workers. Today, May 9, Nova Scotians will gather to mark the 30th anniversary of the Westray disaster.

Economic Development -- The Sydney Airport Authority will be able to attract more air routes and passengers to Cape Breton and make important infrastructure upgrades with the help of a $6.3-million investment from the Province.

Economic Development -- The Halifax International Airport Authority will be able to attract more air routes and passengers to Nova Scotia with the help of a $13-million investment from the Province.