Government of Nova Scotia News

Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage -- Les Prix pour la création en Nouvelle-Écosse ont été remis à 10 artistes et à un organisme vendredi soir, 3 novembre, pour souligner l’excellence de leurs réalisations artistiques.

Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage -- The Creative Nova Scotia Awards were presented to 10 artists and one organization Friday evening, November 3, recognizing their excellence in artistic achievement.

Finance and Treasury Board -- NOTE: The following is a joint statement from the finance ministers of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Ontario, Saskatchewan and Alberta The federal carbon tax is having a disproportionate impact on affordability for millions of Canadians without actually creating options for people to move away from fossil fuels.

Community Services -- The temporary winter shelter in Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) will open in mid-November at 197-199 Windmill Rd. in Dartmouth.

Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission -- Qualified lawyers from diverse communities with experience in human rights law are invited to apply to become members of a board of inquiry adjudicator roster for human rights cases.

Natural Resources and Renewables -- After years of serving as a family’s outdoor Christmas tree, this year’s Tree for Boston will soon be on its way from Stewiacke.

Municipal Affairs and Housing -- More funding to help eligible municipalities grow their communities and build for the future is now available.

Health and Wellness -- Healthcare services, resources, and information are now a tap away with a new mobile app that connects Nova Scotians with care.

Service Nova Scotia / Build Nova Scotia / Public Works -- The Province is taking action to make sure all Nova Scotians have access to cellular service, no matter where they live or travel.

Service Nova Scotia -- NOTE: A list of trails being repaired and trail organizations follows this release. Trails in Nova Scotia that were damaged in the July floods play an important role in the daily lives of Nova Scotians.

Office of Healthcare Professionals Recruitment -- Communities looking for financial help recruiting and retaining healthcare workers can apply for up to $100,000 to support their efforts.

Labour, Skills and Immigration -- Le gouvernement souhaite connaître l’opinion des gens de la Nouvelle-Écosse sur la façon d’améliorer le régime d’indemnisation des accidents du travail et de prévenir le harcèlement en milieu de travail.

Labour, Skills and Immigration -- The Province wants input from Nova Scotians on improving the workers’ compensation system and preventing harassment in the workplace.

Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation -- The Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC) released its second-quarter financial results today, October 24.

Seniors and Long-Term Care / Labour, Skills and Immigration / Municipal Affairs and Housing / Health and Wellness / Community Services -- The Province continues to take bold and collaborative action to create more housing, faster, for Nova Scotians.

Health and Wellness / Premier's Office -- Healthcare workers and those in jobs linked to healthcare in Nova Scotia could win a $1,000 cash prize for submitting their ideas for improving the system.

Public Works -- VICTORIA COUNTY: Seal Island Bridge

Public Works -- The community of Liverpool and surrounding area will soon have a new sports field, Mi’kmaw learning trail and better coastline protection.

Public Works -- NOTE: The projects listed below are planned road and bridge work. For the most up-to-date provincial traffic notices follow @511ns on the X platform, formerly known as Twitter at https://twitter.com/511ns , call 511 or visit: https://511.novascotia.ca/ NEW WORK

COVID - 19 / Health and Wellness -- Bookings for the standard-dose influenza vaccine are now available in Nova Scotia. Appointments begin next week.