Government of Nova Scotia News

Human Rights Commission -- Chief Andrea Paul of Pictou Landing First Nation has been reappointed as a commissioner of the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission.

Human Rights Commission -- Nova Scotians are encouraged to nominate individuals or groups for the 2016 Human Rights Awards.

Energy -- Le gouvernement apporte son appui à un projet de transport actif à Petit-de-Grat qui permettra aux résidents de se déplacer plus sûrement et plus facilement à pied ou à bicyclette le long de la route 206.

Energy -- Government is supporting an active transportation project in Petit-de-Grat that will make it easier and safer for residents to walk or bike along Route 206.

Fisheries and Aquaculture -- A project to drop lime on the forest along the West River Sheet Harbour on the Eastern Shore will mitigate the effects of acid rain and support restoration of trout and wild Atlantic salmon habitat.

Aboriginal Affairs -- A Treaty Day ceremony today, Oct. 3, honoured the importance of the treaty relationship and the achievements and leadership of Mi'kmaq elders and youth.

Human Rights Commission -- An independent Nova Scotia human rights board of inquiry in the case of Brendon Kennedy, Inverness County, v. Strait Regional School Board, Port Hastings, scheduled to begin on today, Oct. 3, has been adjourned.

Premier's Office -- Young people and volunteers from across the province visited Province House in Halifax, today, Oct. 1, to celebrate Cadet Day.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- NEW WORK ---

Premier's Office -- NOTE: A schedule of tall ships visits appears at the end of this news release. Nova Scotians from Sydney to Shelburne will have a chance to enjoy the majesty of tall ships in a port near their home next summer.

Seniors -- Seniors have helped build Nova Scotia and continue to contribute their time, knowledge and experience in the province's communities.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Let's Play Together / Toqi milita'nej, a Guide for Parents of 4-Year-Olds was launched at the Mi'kmaq Child Development Centre in Halifax today, Sept. 29.

Human Rights Commission -- An independent Nova Scotia human rights restorative board of inquiry in the case of Gordon (Wayne) Skinner of Head of Chezzetcook v. Board of Trustees of the Canadian Elevator Industry Welfare Trust Fund of Ontario, is scheduled to begin on Monday, Oct. 3.

Natural Resources -- Le ministère des Ressources naturelles maintient certains services saisonniers de lutte contre les incendies et les interdictions de brûlage un peu plus longtemps qu'à l'ordinaire compte tenu du risque encore élevé de feu de broussailles et de forêt.

Natural Resources -- The Department of Natural Resources is keeping some seasonal wildfire fighters and burning restrictions in place longer than usual as the risk of wildfires remains high in parts of Nova Scotia.

Fisheries and Aquaculture -- Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Keith Colwell underlined the importance of fair access to export markets for Nova Scotia lobster to the standing committee on international trade today, Sept. 29, in Halifax.

Agriculture -- Nova Scotia 4-H members will be in Bible Hill, Friday, Sept. 30 to Sunday, Oct. 2, for the province's 39th annual 4-H Show at the Nova Scotia Provincial Exhibition Grounds.

Health and Wellness -- Les résidents des régions de Digby et de Shelburne auront bientôt accès à de plus grandes équipes de soins de santé concertés grâce à l'ajout de quatre nouvelles infirmières praticiennes et infirmières en milieu familial.

Health and Wellness -- Residents of the Digby and Shelburne areas will soon have access to expanded collaborative health-care teams, thanks to the addition of four new nurse practitioners and family practice nurses.

Health and Wellness -- Nova Scotia will soon be hiring 22 nurse practitioners and family practice nurses, four of which will serve the New Glasgow, Westville, Stellarton, and the Truro areas.