Government of Nova Scotia News

Tourism Nova Scotia -- Tourism Nova Scotia has hired a permanent chief executive officer. The board of directors announced today, March 29, Michele Saran is joining the organization.

Nova Scotia Business Inc. -- Nova Scotia Business Inc. entered into an agreement on March 21, with Bear Head LNG to sell a 72.42 acre parcel of land located at the Point Tupper-Bear Head Industrial Park, Richmond Co.

Premier's Office / Agriculture -- Nova Scotia's growing wine industry will benefit from a new research lab at Acadia University in Wolfville thanks to funding from the provincial and federal governments.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- NOTE: A list of properties receiving funding follows this release. Investments in the Lunenburg Academy and several heritage properties will ensure the cultural institutions in Lunenburg County are preserved.

Health and Wellness -- According to new data released today, March 24, Mi'kmaq people between ages 20 and 39 are five times more likely to get diabetes than other Nova Scotians. Their health could improve significantly with support from the province's diabetes centres.

Health and Wellness -- According to new data released today, March 24, Mi'kmaq people between ages 20 and 39 are five times more likely to get diabetes than other Nova Scotians. Their health could improve significantly with support from the province's diabetes centres.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- The province has reached a 10-year agreement with Bay Ferries Limited to manage and operate a high-speed ferry between Yarmouth and Portland, Maine.

Nova Scotia Securities Commission -- The Nova Scotia Securities Commission is alerting investors that Vincenzo Pettinicchio, NPFB Europe SRL, Montreal Tickets and World of Tickets are not registered to sell securities in Nova Scotia.

Acadian Affairs -- Le gouvernement a signé un accord de règlement avec Lucien Comeau, un parent acadien qui avait déposé une plainte relative aux droits de la personne concernant le fait que les écoles du Conseil scolaire acadien provincial (CSAP) à Halifax n'avaient pas obtenu de fonds supplémentaires pour l'éducation.

Acadian Affairs -- Government signed a settlement agreement with Lucien Comeau, an Acadian parent who had filed a human rights complaint regarding the denial of supplementary education funding for Conseil scolaire acadien provincial (CSAP) schools in the Halifax region.

Health and Wellness -- NOTE: A list of grants announced today follows this release. Young people are taking part in sledge hockey, mountain biking and other activities through After the Bell programs in the South Shore region.

Health and Wellness -- NOTE: A list of grants announced today follows this release. Young people are taking part in indoor and outdoor activities, as well as nutrition classes through After the Bell programs in the Bridgewater area.

Premier's Office -- The province will ensure the Nova Scotia Child Benefit stays intact after the federal government announced its Canada Child Benefit.

Premier's Office -- More than 100 new graduates have launched their careers in Nova Scotia thanks to the Graduate to Opportunity program.

Human Rights Commission -- NOTE: The following is a joint press release issued by the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission and Hudson’s Bay Company. The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission and Hudson's Bay Company (HBC) have settled a complaint filed by Kathleen Viner alleging that on April 16, 2008 two employees of Zellers' Greenwood, Nova Scotia store discriminated against her on the basis of race and/or colour. As a result of the settlement, there will be no further proceedings in the complaint.

Nova Scotia Business Inc. -- Nova Scotia Business Inc. announced a newly approved production through the Nova Scotia Film and Television Production Incentive Fund today, March 22.

Housing Nova Scotia -- Government will issue a Request for Expressions of Interest this spring to explore the option of partnering with the business community on the Bloomfield project.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- The province is supporting new initiatives that help build stronger, diverse communities in Nova Scotia.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- CONTINUING WORK

Energy -- The province has amended the Gas Distribution Regulations today, March 18, to give the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board the authority to consider applications dealing with natural gas distribution.