Government of Nova Scotia News

Environment -- Nova Scotians can provide feedback on the province's approach to managing greenhouse gas emissions from liquefied natural gas facilities by participating in an online consultation, starting today, June 16.

Public Prosecution Service -- Nova Scotia's Public Prosecution Service will not prosecute any physicians or members of a health-care team involved in a physician-assisted death so long as it falls within the scope of the Supreme Court of Canada's 2015 Carter ruling on the issue, Director of Public Prosecutions Martin Herschorn said today, June 16.

Internal Services -- The province is helping Nova Scotia Mi'kmaq communities secure better contracts by posting tender notices on the provincial government tenders website.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- The province is looking for innovative and creative ideas to develop a prime piece of downtown Halifax real estate while preserving its historic façade.

Natural Resources -- Nova Scotians can learn the fundamentals of camping assisted by Scouts Canada during the Learn2Camp weekend at Blomidon Provincial Park this summer.

Service Nova Scotia -- New and existing social enterprises now have the choice to apply for designation as a Community Interest Company.

Service Nova Scotia -- Nova Scotians will soon have the option to purchase insurance in funeral homes to fund pre-arranged funeral plans.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- Funding for two projects in Cape Breton will support community and physical activity for Nova Scotians.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- REMARQUE : Une liste des dates, des heures et des lieux des séances suit le présent communiqué. L'année scolaire tire à sa fin pour les élèves et les enseignants, mais ce n'est que le début pour les Néo-Écossais qui considèrent se présenter aux élections des membres des conseils scolaires en octobre.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- NOTE: A list of meeting dates, times and locations follows this release. While schools will soon close for students and teachers, it's just starting for Nova Scotians considering seeking office in October's school board elections.

Immigration -- Port Hawkesbury now has a new, full-time immigrant settlement worker to support new Nova Scotians.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- HANTS COUNTY: Highway 101

Education and Early Childhood Development -- L'amélioration du succès et des accomplissements des élèves en classe est l'objectif d'un document de consultation sur l'assiduité des élèves.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Increasing student success and achievement in the classroom is the focus of a discussion paper on student attendance.

Premier's Office -- Premier Stephen McNeil today, June 13, congratulated Pittsburgh Penguins captain and Cole Harbour native Sidney Crosby on the team's Stanley Cup victory and being named the Conn Smythe Trophy winner.

Emergency Management Office -- Nova Scotia is working with its emergency management partners to test its ability to respond should a disaster strike.

Tourism Nova Scotia -- Tourism Nova Scotia announced today, June 13, the first participants in a new program that is following through on the Crown corporation's commitment to change how it approaches tourism.

Labour and Advanced Education -- Nova Scotians paid tribute to miners who have been injured or lost their lives on the job at the annual Davis Day ceremony, today, June 11.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- NEW WORK

Health and Wellness -- A family practice in Sydney is expanding into a collaborative health-care team, which will give more people in Cape Breton better access to primary health care.