Government and law enforcement agencies are coming together to promote road safety during Operation Christmas. The annual campaign, aimed at reducing impaired driving and encouraging motorists to practice safe winter driving, will be launched Thursday, Nov. 26, in Bible Hill and Truro. “We want everyone to have a happy and safe holiday season without any […]
Category: Provincial Updates
amendments to liquor control act
Service Nova Scotia Minister Mark Furey introduced amendments to the Liquor Control Act today, Nov. 25, to cut red tape for the Nova Scotia liquor manufacturing industry. The amendments will create the authority to make changes to the Liquor Licensing Regulations. “We are committed to finding new ways to reduce red tape and modernize legislation […]
government launches prevention innovation grants
New grants are available to community groups and organizations with innovative ideas on how to prevent sexual violence. The Prevention Innovation Grants are divided into two streams: up to $5,000 and up to $50,000. They are a commitment under government’s Sexual Violence Strategy. $600,000 of these new, one-time grants will be made available this year […]
boston christmas tree wrapped and ready
Nova Scotia’s tall, green Christmas gift for Boston is wrapped and ready for sending after a celebration in Lorne, Pictou Co., today, Nov. 17. “This is a wonderful way for Nova Scotia to send a big thank you to the people of Boston for helping our province in our time of need back in 1917,” […]
government is committed to recruiting the next generation of workers into the nova scotia public service.
“Getting that first job is instrumental in keeping young, talented people in Nova Scotia,” said Premier Stephen McNeil. “We want young Nova Scotians and their families to know there are good job opportunities for them here at home.” A new program, Experience Through Opportunity, announced today, Nov. 13, begins by filling 70 public service […]
teachers and province reach tentative agreement
The province and the Nova Scotia Teachers Union (NSTU), representing public school teachers, announced today, Nov. 12, they have reached a tentative agreement. “We’re pleased a tentative agreement has been reached with the NSTU,” said Premier Stephen McNeil. “I encourage other bargaining units to come to the table to continue collective bargaining.” “Reaching a tentative […]
make a difference in nova scotia
Applications are now being accepted from Nova Scotians looking to help support their communities by serving on one of the province’s 160 agencies, boards and commissions. Adjudicative agencies, boards and commissions deal with a variety of different matters and have quasi-judicial functions. They review evidence, make findings of fact and law, and make decisions that […]
playbook for a better 2025
Nova Scotians have the opportunities, assets and talent to achieve a better future, provided we work together like never before. That message was delivered by the ONE Nova Scotia Coalition today, Nov. 6, as interested groups gathered to discuss the 60 measurable actions recommended in response to the Ivany Report. “The Collaborative Action Plan is […]
improving the health of nova scotians, op-ed
For the first time, the Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness has published a snapshot of our province’s health and how we compare to Canadians. The profile is intended to provide a picture of the overall health of Nova Scotians and key factors that determine our collective well-being. The report highlights that Nova Scotia […]
paramedics recognized for exemplary service
Lt.-Gov. J.J. Grant presented the Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Services Medal to 14 Nova Scotia paramedics during a ceremony at Government House on Thursday, Oct. 29. Each recipient has dedicated his career to providing high-quality emergency health care, sometimes at great personal risk. “Today, we recognize the skill and dedication of paramedics as caring health […]