Government of Nova Scotia News

Health and Wellness -- A new 25-bed nursing home will replace the Bethany facility presently used by the Sisters of St. Martha in Antigonish.

Labour and Advanced Education -- Unemployed Nova Scotians returning to the classroom to upgrade their skills will get more support this fall.

Fisheries and Aquaculture -- Government is supporting Nova Scotia's seafood processing industry by unveiling educational tools to highlight and promote the industry and encourage employment growth.

Nova Scotia Business Inc. -- Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) announced five newly approved funding commitments through the Nova Scotia Film and Television Production Incentive Fund today, July 12.

Municipal Affairs -- On encourage les Néo-Écossais à soumettre leurs commentaires au sujet des modifications proposées à la loi sur l'administration municipale (Municipal Government Act).

Municipal Affairs -- Nova Scotians are encouraged to share their input on the proposed amendments to the Municipal Government Act.

Fisheries and Aquaculture -- Funding is now available through the Nova Scotia Fisheries and Aquaculture Loan Board to start, expand or purchase a shellfish farming business.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- NOTE: A list of grants in the Fundy region follows this release. Nova Scotia is investing in local recreation projects in and around the Fundy region, making it easier for residents to enjoy the outdoors and keep physically active.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- NEW WORK

Environment -- On demande aux résidents et aux visiteurs de ne pas nager dans le lac Powder Mill situé près de Waverley, dans la Municipalité régionale d'Halifax, ou de consommer l'eau ou les poissons de ce lac en raison d'une prolifération possible d'algues bleues.

Environment -- Residents and visitors are advised not to swim in, drink water from, or eat fish caught in Powder Mill Lake, near Waverley in the Halifax Regional Municipality, because of a probable blue-green algae bloom.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal / Health and Wellness -- The province is taking another step to expand and modernize the Dartmouth General Hospital and enhance its role in Nova Scotia's health-care system.

Environment -- The province and the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg signed a memorandum of understanding today, July 7, to address the discharge of raw sewage into the LaHave River.

Seniors -- Support from government will mean more Nova Scotia seniors will live independently and safely in their homes and be active in their communities.

Internal Services -- Des mesures sont en place pour distribuer le courrier et les chèques du gouvernement provincial s’il survenait une interruption du service postal de Postes Canada.

Internal Services -- Plans are in place to distribute provincial government mail and cheques if there is a Canada Post postal service disruption.

Innovacorp / Natural Resources -- Nova Scotia's forest industry got a boost today, July 7, with the announcement of a project that is exploring innovative uses of forest products and new market opportunities.

Natural Resources -- Nineteen prospector grants totalling $184,250 and three shared funding grants totalling $140,000 were announced today, July 6, to help find and develop mineral deposits across the province.

Public Prosecution Service -- Peter Harrison has been appointed a Crown attorney in Sydney and Aaron Martens has been appointed a Crown attorney in Shubenacadie.

Nova Scotia Securities Commission -- The Nova Scotia Securities Commission wants to hear from you https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDPo3kFv8Sw .