Government of Nova Scotia News

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- Government's upcoming surplus auction will give Nova Scotians a chance to get great deals on vehicles, industrial and automobile equipment, furniture, electronics and more.

Health and Wellness -- A panel of eight experts have been appointed to examine the province's approaches to mental health and addictions.

Fisheries and Aquaculture -- Government is working with the Nova Scotia Veterinary Medical Association to develop standards for certifying aquatic animal clinic facilities.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- Les travaux de construction routière sont la preuve irréfutable que c'est bien le printemps en Nouvelle-Écosse. Afin que les ouvriers soient en sécurité sur les routes, on rappelle aux automobilistes de ralentir et de faire attention.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- You know it is a sure sign of spring in Nova Scotia – road construction. To help keep workers safe on highways and roads, motorists are reminded to slow down and pay attention.

Human Rights Commission -- An independent Nova Scotia human rights board of inquiry in the case of Y.Z. v. Halifax Regional Municipality is scheduled to resume Monday, June 13.

Fisheries and Aquaculture -- Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Keith Colwell will present Nova Scotia's position on the Last-In, First-Out policy for the northern shrimp fishery on Friday, June 10, when a federal advisory panel is in Halifax.

Health and Wellness -- Government and Nova Scotia Health Authority welcomed the Auditor General's report released today, June 8, on Nova Scotia's health system.

Lieutenant Governor -- Nova Scotians are invited to attend the annual Lieutenant Governor's Garden Party on Wednesday, June 15, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Auditor General -- Le ministère de la Santé et du Mieux-être et la Régie de la santé de la Nouvelle-Écosse doivent fournir des soins de santé de manière plus efficace et plus efficiente, a déclaré le vérificateur général, Michael Pickup, dans son rapport de juin 2016 à la Chambre de l'Assemblée, publié aujourd’hui le 8 juin.

Auditor General -- The Department of Health and Wellness and the Nova Scotia Health Authority must deliver health care more efficiently and effectively, Auditor General Michael Pickup said in his June 2016 Report to the House of Assembly released today, June 8.

Premier's Office -- Premier Stephen McNeil honoured 12 public servants today, June 7, with the most prestigious award a government employee can receive.

Energy -- Twenty post-secondary students across Nova Scotia are gaining invaluable work experience this summer in the energy sector through the Energy Training Program for Students. Several of the students are working in ocean-related industries.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal / Health and Wellness -- Work to build a new primary health-care clinic for Shelburne is moving forward.

Health and Wellness -- The Gambling Awareness Foundation of Nova Scotia is seeking applications for $300,000 worth of grants to fund projects to help Nova Scotian adults harmed by gambling.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- NEW WORK

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- Maritime Museum of the Atlantic in Halifax kicked off its Tuesday Night Tunes series today, June 3, as part of its annual Oceans Week event, The Ocean Plus You, open free to the public.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- REMARQUE : Une liste des écoles qui reçoivent du financement pour des réparations aux immobilisations figure à la fin du communiqué. Le gouvernement investit dans les améliorations, les mises à niveau et les réparations des écoles dans le cadre du plan annuel de financement pour des réparations aux immobilisations.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- NOTE: A list of schools receiving capital repairs funding follows this release. Government is investing in school improvements, upgrades, and repairs as part of this year's capital repairs funding plan.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- Nova Scotia library card holders can now borrow a pass to visit Nova Scotia museums free of charge.