Government of Nova Scotia News

Natural Resources -- Forestry remains a key economic driver as Nova Scotia celebrates National Forest Week, Sept. 18-24.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- New Out-of-School-Time Learning Grants will help more Nova Scotia students succeed in math and literacy.

Finance and Treasury Board -- The province's September budget update projects a small increase in the surplus with $102.3 million in infrastructure investments in clean water, post-secondary education and innovative research.

Nova Scotia Business Inc. -- Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) a annoncé aujourd'hui 20 septembre quatre productions approuvées récemment dans le cadre du Fonds d'incitation à la production télévisée et cinématographique en Nouvelle-Écosse.

Nova Scotia Business Inc. -- Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) announced four newly approved productions through the Nova Scotia Film and Television Production Incentive Fund today, Sept. 20.

Nova Scotia Provincial Lotteries and Casino Corporation -- The Cantley Village Recreation Association in Coxheath, Cape Breton, received a $10,000 cheque to build an outdoor skating rink in its neighborhood, today Sept. 20.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- Les Archives de la Nouvelle-Écosse, Bibliothèques de la Nouvelle-Écosse et l’Université St. Francis Xavier ont travaillé ensemble pour protéger une nouvelle tranche de l’histoire sociale de la province et pour la rendre accessible partout dans le monde.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- Nova Scotia Archives, Libraries Nova Scotia, and St. Francis Xavier University have collaborated to protect more of the province's social history and make it available around the world.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- UPDATE: To update the release issued Friday, Sept. 16 at about 1:50 p.m. to change closure time. CAPE BRETON REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Highway 125, Cowbay Road Bridge

Premier's Office -- Premier Stephen McNeil offered congratulations today, Sept. 19, to the Nova Scotia athletes who competed at the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- REMARQUE : Une liste des projets approuvés pour recevoir du financement est présentée à la fin du communiqué. Les membres de la légion et leurs invités dans 15 collectivités à l'échelle de la Nouvelle-Écosse pourront profiter d'installations améliorées grâce à un financement de près de 103 000 $ offert dans le cadre du Programme d'aide aux légions.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- NOTE: A list of projects approved for this funding is at the bottom of this release. Legion members and guests in 15 communities across Nova Scotia will enjoy better facilities thanks to nearly $103,000 in funding support through the Legion Capital Assistance Program.

Emergency Management Office -- Les parcs provinciaux dans les comtés de Lunenburg, Shelburne et Queens permettent aux gens d'utiliser leurs douches et leur eau potable.

Emergency Management Office -- Provincial parks in Lunenburg, Shelburne and Queens Counties are welcoming people to use their shower facilities and access drinking water.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- NEW WORK

Acadian Affairs -- Mark Bannerman, un stratège du gouvernement, sera le nouveau directeur général des Affaires acadiennes à compter du lundi 19 septembre.

Acadian Affairs -- Government strategist Mark Bannerman will be the new executive director of Acadian Affairs, starting Monday, Sept. 19.

Natural Resources -- NOTE: The following is an op-ed piece by Natural Resources Minister Lloyd Hines. Forestry is among the top economic drivers in our province, employing 11,500 people and generating $800 million in GDP last year.

Labour and Advanced Education -- Government is partnering with St. Francis Xavier University to create a new Centre for Employment Innovation.

Agriculture -- Nova Scotians are invited to meet their local farmers and find out what's happening in agriculture in the province during Open Farm Day on Sunday, Sept. 18.