Government of Nova Scotia News

Natural Resources -- NOTE TO EDITORS: Photos of licence winner Erica Riley are available at novascotia.ca/news/photos/2016/12/19/

Municipal Affairs -- Nous encourageons les Néo-Écossais à adopter des mesures de sécurité-incendie durant la période des Fêtes.

Municipal Affairs -- Nova Scotians are encouraged to practice fire safety this holiday season.

Service Nova Scotia -- Many provincial government offices, including a number of Access Centres, will close today, Dec. 16, due to weather and poor travelling conditions. Please check with your local office before proceeding to an appointment.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- CONTINUING WORK

Communications Nova Scotia -- Many provincial government offices in Nova Scotia are closed, or will close, today, Dec. 16, due to weather and poor travel conditions. Please check with your local office before proceeding to an appointment.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal / Health and Wellness -- As part of the QEII redevelopment project, design work will begin in 2017 to revitalize an unused operating room at the Hants Community Hospital in Windsor.

Community Services -- The province launched the second phase of the Sexual Violence Strategy’s public awareness campaign, Sexual Violence with the Birds and the Bees, today, Dec. 16.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- On demande aux conducteurs de faire preuve de prudence supplémentaire au cours des 24 à 48 prochaines heures car une chute considérable de température entraînera la formation de glace sur les routes.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- Drivers are asked to be extra cautious over the next 24-to-48 hours as dramatic drops in temperature will produce slippery road conditions.

Finance and Treasury Board -- Government has maintained a surplus while responding to storm and flood damage in Cape Breton and investing in new infrastructure, the December forecast update indicates.

Labour and Advanced Education -- NOTE: The following is a statement from Labour and Advanced Education Minister Kelly Regan, today, Dec. 14. I received a letter from Premier Stephen McNeil asking that I, as labour minister, request the two parties involved in the teachers' labour negotiations return to the bargaining table.

Finance and Treasury Board -- NOTE: The following is a statement from Finance and Treasury Board Minister Randy Delorey, today, Dec. 14, following the outcome of the Nova Scotia Government and General Employees Union vote. We respect the decision of our bargaining unit employees, however, we are disappointed the tentative agreement was not accepted. It was a fair and affordable deal that was negotiated by both sides. We have reached out and will wait to hear from the union about the next step.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- NOTE: The following is a statement from Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Karen Casey, today, Dec. 14. On Tuesday, Dec. 13, government asked for the conciliation officer to bring the bargaining teams of the province and Nova Scotia Teachers Union together again in the hopes of reaching a resolution.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- REMARQUE : Voici une déclaration de la ministre de l'Éducation et du Développement de la petite enfance, Karen Casey, aujourd'hui 14 décembre Le mardi 13 décembre, le gouvernement a demandé à l'agent de conciliation de réunir les équipes de négociations du gouvernement provincial et du Syndicat des enseignants de la Nouvelle-Écosse de nouveau dans le but d'arriver à une résolution.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- Arts Nova Scotia and the provincial government are helping Nova Scotia publishers produce literary work and discover new talent.

Energy -- Le gouvernement a annoncé aujourd’hui, 14 décembre, qu’il appuyait des projets de transport durable à Wedgeport et à Shelburne pour aider à rapprocher les résidents des carrefours communautaires et à favoriser la vie active.

Energy -- Government announced today, Dec. 14, support for sustainable transportation projects in Wedgeport and Shelburne to help connect residents to community hubs and promote active living.

Communications Nova Scotia / Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation -- All provincial government offices will close at noon Friday, Dec. 23, and reopen Wednesday, Dec. 28, to observe the Christmas and Boxing Day holidays. This includes Access Nova Scotia Centres and Registry of Motor Vehicles locations.

Service Nova Scotia -- Stores who rent or sell movies and video games will no longer require a licence for this activity.