Government of Nova Scotia News

Environment -- An investigation into tree cutting at Long Lake Provincial Park, Halifax County, in November 2015 has led to charges against three companies.

Environment -- The province today, May 13, officially thanked the family who donated land to create Harrison Woods Nature Reserve in Cumberland County.

Premier's Office -- Nova Scotians and visitors to the province will be able to see and board the tall ships when they visit in July 2017.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- NEW WORK ---

Natural Resources -- Three Nova Scotia wildfire experts are going to Alberta to help fight wildfires on Saturday, May 14. They will help with planning, logistics and fire behaviour.

Human Rights Commission -- An independent human right restorative board of inquiry into Laura Lambie v. Halifax Regional School Board will begin Monday, May 16.

Energy -- NOTE: The following is an op-ed piece from Energy Minister Michel Samson. Tidal energy is an opportunity for growth here in Nova Scotia.

Health and Wellness -- The thought of socializing with other children used to make five-year-old Zachary French so upset, he'd cry until he threw up.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- INVERNESS COUNTY: Crowdis Bridge

Natural Resources -- About 20 Nova Scotia firefighters have been asked to help fight wildfires in Manitoba. They will fly out of Halifax on Friday, May 13.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- Statistics Canada is reporting today, May 11, that culture and sport contributed more than $1 billion to Nova Scotia's gross domestic product (GDP) in 2014 and accounted for 15,813 jobs.

Finance and Treasury Board -- Management and non-management employees who are not unionized will fall under the same four-year wage pattern, step increases and service award rules as bargaining unit employees, government announced today, May 11.

Premier's Office / Business -- For the first time, Canada's largest stock exchanges have opened from Nova Scotia, and Vanessa Ferguson had the honour of initiating the trading day.

Labour and Advanced Education -- The province is helping student loan borrowers whose ability to repay may be impacted by the fires in Fort McMurray.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Les élèves du secondaire de la Nouvelle-Écosse qui s'intéressent à une carrière dans les métiers spécialisés et les technologies pourront assister le mois prochain aux Olympiades canadiennes des métiers et des technologies qui auront lieu à Moncton.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Nova Scotia secondary students with an interest in learning more about careers in skilled trades and technology will be able to attend next month's Skills Canada National Competition in Moncton.

Executive Council -- The province announced today, May 10, that after a competitive recruitment process, William (Bill) Smith will become Nova Scotia's new ombudsman. The appointment is effective June 1, 2016.

Justice -- More Nova Scotians will soon be able to get married by a justice of the peace. Government is improving the Civil Weddings Program and increasing the number of justices of the peace who can perform a civil wedding.

Immigration -- English as an Additional Language training for newcomers on the South Shore is expanding with funding announced as part of Budget 2016-2017.

Premier's Office -- The four Atlantic provinces are providing $250,000 to the Canadian Red Cross to support relief efforts in Fort McMurray.