Government of Nova Scotia News
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Press releases from the Government of Nova Scotia. Distributed by Communications Nova Scotia.
Updated: 4 hours 8 min ago
Death in Custody at Cape Breton Correctional Facility
Justice -- A man was found deceased in his cell at the Cape Breton Correctional Facility today, Jan. 31.
Province Supports Hockey Heritage Centre
Communities, Culture and Heritage -- Premier Stephen McNeil announced today, Jan. 30, support of up to $3 million for the creation of the Windsor Hockey Heritage Centre. The state-of the-art building will include an ice rink, sports fields, an indoor track and a museum that will tell the story of hockey in Canada.
Access N.S. Centres Close Due to Weather
Service Nova Scotia -- Access N.S. Centres in Halifax, Dartmouth and Sackville will close at 3:00 p.m. today, Jan. 29, due to a winter storm.
Museums, Archives to Close Due to Storm
Communities, Culture and Heritage -- The Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, Museum of Natural History, and Nova Scotia Archives in Halifax will close at 3 p.m., today, Jan. 29, because of expected storm conditions.
Provincial Government Offices in Halifax County, Halifax Metro to Close
Executive Council -- Provincial government offices in Metro Halifax and Halifax County will close at 3 p.m., today, Jan. 29, due to a winter storm.
Le ministre annonce un comité chargé d'examiner le rôle des Affaires acadiennes
Acadian Affairs -- Michel Samson, ministre des Affaires acadiennes, a créé un comité chargé de formuler des recommandations visant à renforcer le rôle des Affaires acadiennes au sein du gouvernement.
Minister Announces Committee to Examine the Role of Acadian Affairs
Acadian Affairs -- Acadian Affairs Minister Michel Samson has created a committee to propose recommendations to enhance the role of Acadian Affairs within government.
Weekly Traffic Advisories
Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- CONTINUING WORK
All Welcome to Groundhog's Grand Gathering
Natural Resources -- A large crowd is expected to celebrate a centuries-old weather forecasting tradition with Nova Scotia's famous groundhog, Shubenacadie Sam, on Tuesday, Feb. 2 at 8 a.m. at the Shubenacadie Provincial Wildlife Park.
Executive Council Office Consolidated
Premier's Office -- The offices of Planning and Priorities and Executive Council have been merged into a single, integrated Executive Council Office, Premier Stephen McNeil announced today, Jan. 28.
Funding Continues for After the Bell Program
Health and Wellness -- A list of grants announced today in the Annapolis Valley follows this release.
Young people in the Annapolis Valley are getting active through After the Bell programs in West Hants, Wolfville, New Minas, Canning, Berwick and Kentville.
Sondage sur les intentions et les perceptions des élèves en matière de carrière
Education and Early Childhood Development -- Les élèves de la 6e à la 9e année de toute la province participent à un sondage qui aidera le gouvernement et l'industrie à mieux comprendre leurs points de vue, leurs perceptions et leurs idées en matière de carrières dans l'industrie navale et dans d'autres domaines tels que les métiers, la technologie et l'ingénierie.
Survey to Study Students Career Intentions and Perceptions
Education and Early Childhood Development -- Students in grades 6-9 across the province are participating in a survey that will help government and industry better understand their views, perceptions and ideas around careers in the marine industry, and other fields such as trades and technology and engineering.
2016-17 Budget Consultations Begin
Finance and Treasury Board -- Starting immediately, Nova Scotians can share their thoughts and help shape the 2016-17 budget and future budgets.
Deputy Minister of Business Named
Premier's Office --
Murray Coolican has been named the new deputy minister of Business, Premier Stephen McNeil announced today, Jan. 28.
New Season of Public Events Celebrate Nova Scotia Heritage and Excellence
Lieutenant Governor -- African Heritage Month, Canada's last surviving naval corvette, the Halifax Music Co-op, and a world and Olympic class snowboarder are among the topics to be featured in the upcoming Evenings @ Government House public event series hosted by the Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia.
Minimum Wage Increasing April 1
Labour and Advanced Education -- Nova Scotia's minimum wage is increasing in line with the cost of living.
African Heritage Month Celebrates No. 2 Construction Battalion
African Nova Scotian Affairs -- Nova Scotia’s No. 2 Construction Battalion, the only predominantly African-Canadian battalion since Confederation, is this year’s centrepiece for African Heritage Month.
More Lakes for Sportfishing This Season
Fisheries and Aquaculture -- Nova Scotia's anglers now have more winter sportfishing options available.
Un groupe de travail sur la transition pour aider les élèves à réussir
Labour and Advanced Education / Education and Early Childhood Development -- REMARQUE : la liste des membres du Groupe de travail sur la transition figure à la fin du communiqué.
Un nouveau groupe de travail s’efforce de déterminer et de se pencher sur les défis qu’affrontent les élèves qui passent du secondaire au niveau postsecondaire ou qui se dirigent vers une formation ou la population active.