Government of Nova Scotia News

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Public Works -- The new Road Trails Act, introduced today, March 24, creates a permanent set of rules so off-highway vehicle (OHV) operators can safely enjoy their vehicles on roads at approved locations.

Executive Council Office -- Provincial government offices in Cape Breton Regional Municipality, Inverness, Richmond and Victoria counties will delay opening until noon, today, March 24, due to significant snow fall.

Finance and Treasury Board -- Healthcare is the centre of Budget 2023-24, which makes historic investments to support healthcare workers, get Nova Scotians faster access to healthcare and build modern healthcare facilities.

Finance and Treasury Board -- Healthcare is the centre of Budget 2023-24, which makes historic investments to support healthcare workers, get Nova Scotians faster access to healthcare and build modern healthcare facilities.

Finance and Treasury Board -- Healthcare is the centre of Budget 2023-24, which makes historic investments to support healthcare workers, get Nova Scotians faster access to healthcare and build modern healthcare facilities.

Finance and Treasury Board -- Healthcare is the centre of Budget 2023-24, which makes historic investments to support healthcare workers, get Nova Scotians faster access to healthcare and build modern healthcare facilities.

Finance and Treasury Board -- Healthcare is the centre of Budget 2023-24, which makes historic investments to support healthcare workers, get Nova Scotians faster access to healthcare and build modern healthcare facilities.

Finance and Treasury Board -- Healthcare is the centre of Budget 2023-24, which makes historic investments to support healthcare workers, get Nova Scotians faster access to healthcare and build modern healthcare facilities.

Natural Resources and Renewables -- Amendments to the Electricity Act introduced today, March 22, will open the door for more storage solutions for renewable electricity.

Labour, Skills and Immigration -- Amendments to the Construction Projects Labour Relations Act introduced today, March 22, will broaden the legislation to include large-scale green hydrogen production facilities as Nova Scotia transitions to renewable energy.

Natural Resources and Renewables -- Amendments to the Public Utilities Act introduced today, March 22, will hold Nova Scotia Power more accountable for service delivery by increasing potential fines related to power outages and other performance standards.

Service Nova Scotia and Internal Services -- Amendments to the Interim Residential Rental Increase Cap Act introduced today, March 22, extend the cap and respond to concerns from tenants and landlords.

Health and Wellness / Premier's Office -- Nova Scotians will be able to get healthcare faster with new legislation introduced today, March 21.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- NOTE: The following is a statement from Becky Druhan, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development. Any violent incident in a school is concerning for students, staff and families. Situations like the one that took place today at C.P. Allen High School are very troubling. My heart goes out to the school community, those physically injured, as well as those who experienced this unfortunate event at school.

Health and Wellness / Premier's Office -- As a way of thanking Nova Scotia’s nurses while encouraging more of them to keep working in the province, today, March 20, Premier Tim Houston announced a $10,000 bonus for nurses in Nova Scotia’s publicly funded healthcare system.

Fisheries and Aquaculture -- The Province is moving forward with recommendations from an advisory committee to improve aquaculture regulations in Nova Scotia.

Natural Resources and Renewables -- Renters in an affordable housing community in Sydney will soon have lower energy bills thanks to a new community solar garden.

Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage -- REMARQUE : Une liste des projets qui ont reçu du financement suit le présent communiqué. La Province investit près de 14,5 millions de dollars pour aider les groupes communautaires, les municipalités et les organismes sans but lucratif à développer et à améliorer l’infrastructure de loisirs pour permettre aux gens de la Nouvelle-Écosse de rester actifs et en bonne santé.

Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage -- NOTE: A list of projects receiving funding follows this release. The Province is investing nearly $14.5 million to help community groups, municipalities and not-for-profit organizations develop and improve recreation infrastructure so Nova Scotians can stay healthy and active.