Government of Nova Scotia News

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- Today, February 28, Nova Scotia is reporting six new hospital admissions and four discharges.

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- Aujourd'hui 28 février, la Nouvelle-Écosse signale que six autres personnes ont été hospitalisées et que quatre personnes ont reçu leur congé de l'hôpital.

Finance and Treasury Board -- The government has appointed a new chair and two full-time members to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (NSUARB).

Premier's Office -- Nova Scotia is donating $100,000 to the Canada-Ukraine Foundation to provide humanitarian aid and support to the people of Ukraine.

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- REMARQUE : Le gouvernement de la Nouvelle-Écosse ne publie pas de communiqués sur la COVID-19 et ne fait pas la mise à jour du tableau de bord sur la COVID-19 pendant la fin de semaine. La prochaine mise à jour aura lieu le lundi 28 février. Aujourd'hui 25 février, la Nouvelle-Écosse signale que cinq autres personnes ont été hospitalisées et que deux personnes ont reçu leur congé de l'hôpital.

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- NOTE: Nova Scotia is not issuing COVID-19 news releases or updating the COVID-19 data dashboard on weekends. The next update will be on Monday, February 28. Today, February 25, Nova Scotia is reporting five new hospital admissions and two discharges.

Finance and Treasury Board -- The Province will ensure all volunteer firefighters who responded to at least 20 per cent of emergency calls in 2021 will be eligible for a $500 refundable tax credit.

Invest Nova Scotia -- Invest Nova Scotia is supporting the modernization of the Université Sainte-Anne Marine Research Centre in Richmond County to help strengthen and grow the province’s marine and aquaculture sector.

Invest Nova Scotia -- Invest Nova Scotia appuie la modernisation du Centre de recherche marine de l'Université Sainte-Anne, dans le comté de Richmond, afin de contribuer au renforcement et à la croissance du secteur marin et aquacole de la province.

Justice -- The Province has completed its review of the Adult Capacity and Decision-making Act. It was filed with the legislature clerk's office today, February 25.

Public Works -- CONTINUING WORK

Fisheries and Aquaculture -- Seven Nova Scotian seafood companies are sharpening their competitive edge by certifying under the Nova Scotia Seafood Quality Program, with more encouraged to sign up.

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- Today, February 24, Nova Scotia is reporting five new hospital admissions and six discharges.

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- La Nouvelle-Écosse devance la date d'assouplissement des restrictions en matière de santé publique et mettra fin à toute restriction à compter du 21 mars.

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- Nova Scotia is moving up the timeline for easing public health restrictions and will end all restrictions on March 21.

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- Aujourd'hui 23 février, la Nouvelle-Écosse signale que trois autres personnes ont été hospitalisées et que quatre personnes ont reçu leur congé de l'hôpital.

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- Today, February 23, Nova Scotia is reporting three new hospital admissions and four discharges.

Justice -- The government is offering a reward of up to $150,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for the homicide of Joseph (JoJo) Beals.

Office of Regulatory Affairs and Service Effectiveness / Premier's Office -- Nova Scotia continues to lead the country in reducing red tape. The Province was recognized today, February 23, with a Canadian Federation of Independent Business Golden Scissors Award for demonstrating leadership in removing administrative barriers for physicians.

Labour, Skills and Immigration -- Labour, Skills and Immigration Minister Jill Balser has appointed mediator William Kaplan to help the Acadia University Faculty Association and Acadia University reach a settlement in their labour dispute.