Government of Nova Scotia News

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- Theodore Tugboat, a familiar face on the waterfront, has an important new role as the harbour Welcome Ambassador at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic.

Labour and Advanced Education -- The province continues to break down barriers for apprentices and increase access to opportunities.

Internal Services -- Government has negotiated a three-year contract for wireless mobility service with Bell Mobility.

Health and Wellness -- Government has invested $1.9 million to help 160 more Nova Scotians get orthopedic surgeries.

Justice -- The province continues to seek feedback from Nova Scotians on how to strengthen legislation and improve enforcement of court-ordered child and spousal support payments.

Service Nova Scotia -- NOTE: Old and new supervisor ratios for casino games follow this release. Government made a number of administrative changes to Casino Regulations, today, May 25, to cut red tape and align Nova Scotia with other jurisdictions.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- PICTOU COUNTY: Green Hill Road

Health and Wellness -- NOTE: A list of Emergency Health Services Long Service Award recipients follows this release. Sixty-three Emergency Health Services staff members with between 20 and 40 years' experience were recognized today, May 24, for their service.

Speaker's Office -- REMARQUE : la liste des récipiendaires de l'Ordre de la Pléiade figure à fin du communiqué. Neuf membres de la communauté acadienne et francophone recevront l'Ordre de la Pléiade lors d'une cérémonie qui aura lieu à Province House aujourd'hui 24 mai.

Speaker's Office -- NOTE: A list of the Ordre de la Pléiade recipients follows this release. Nine members of the Acadian and francophone community will join the Ordre de la Pléiade during a ceremony at Province House today, May 24.

Trade Centre Limited -- Trade Centre Limited (TCL) today, May 24, announced that Scott Ferguson, president and CEO is leaving to take on a new opportunity as CEO of the World Trade Centers Association in New York.

Premier's Office -- Premier Stephen McNeil extended his condolences to the family and friends of retired Nova Scotia Chief Justice Lorne Clarke, who passed away today, May 21.

Premier's Office -- Government continued with its commitment to growing the economy, improving the education system and providing opportunities for youth during the spring sitting of the 62nd general assembly, which wrapped-up today, May 20.

Environment -- Inspiring positive environmental change and making a difference in her community motivated Candace Nickerson to join the Nova Scotia Youth Conservation Corps.

Human Rights Commission -- A preliminary hearing of the independent human rights board of inquiry into Mark Thomas v. Halifax Water Commission is scheduled to begin Tuesday, May 24.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- NEW WORK

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- La fin de semaine de la fête de la Reine est un signe évident que l'été approche à grands pas, entraînant ainsi une circulation plus dense sur nos routes et nos autoroutes.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- The Victoria Day long weekend is a sure sign that summer is just around the corner, leading to increased traffic on roads and highways.

Community Services -- NOTE: The following is a feature story about university graduate Tiffani Woodington of Antigonish and the support she has received. As Tiffani Woodington crosses the stage for her degree in child and youth studies at Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax, a proud foster mother and social worker are in the audience as her special guests.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- La Province lance la première stratégie sur la littératie pour les élèves de la maternelle jusqu'à la 12e année, stratégie qui mettra davantage l'accent sur l'enseignement de la lecture et de l'écriture, et sur le développement des compétences en communication orale.