Government of Nova Scotia News

Health and Wellness -- The province will halt planned premium increases to the Seniors' Pharmacare program and plans a full consultation with seniors across the province.

Acadian Affairs -- Le gouvernement a publié aujourd’hui, 18 février, le Rapport annuel 2015 sur les services en français.

Acadian Affairs -- Government released the 2015 Annual Report on French-language Services today, Feb. 18.

Community Services -- Families living in Dartmouth will now have access to the Parenting Journey program as part of Stronger Families Nova Scotia.

Waterfront Development Corporation -- Visitors to the Halifax waterfront will have a new outdoor venue to enjoy this spring.

Premier's Office -- Premier Stephen McNeil extended his condolences to the family and friends of retired Nova Scotia Chief Justice Constance Glube, who passed away today, Feb. 15.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- CONTINUING WORK

Environment -- The Department of Environment has reduced the area included in a precautionary boil water advisory for Chester.

Natural Resources -- Nova Scotians can enjoy a series of free monthly talks about wildlife at the Shubenacadie Provincial Wildlife Park.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- The province's new Heritage Day flag flew today, Feb. 10, for the first time in advance of the Heritage Day 2016 statutory holiday on Monday, Feb. 15.

Executive Council -- Due to the weather, provincial government offices in Cape Breton will remain closed today, Feb. 9.

Executive Council -- Provincial government offices will delay opening until 10 a.m., today, Feb. 9, in Annapolis, Digby, Kings, Lunenburg, Queens, Shelburne, Yarmouth, Cumberland, Colchester, Antigonish, Guysborough, Pictou, Hants and Halifax counties, including Metro Halifax.

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 begin on Wednesday, Feb. 10.

Environment -- Environment Minister Margaret Miller has made a decision on the outstanding items within Northern Pulp's appeal of its industrial approval.

Executive Council -- Provincial government offices in Yarmouth and Shelburne counties will close at noon today, Feb. 8, due to the storm.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- CONTINUING WORK

Municipal Affairs -- Municipal Affairs Minister Zach Churchill signed an agreement today, Feb. 5, with four municipalities in Pictou County to support a new governance structure.

Premier's Office -- Nova Scotians now have free, easy access to a wealth of government data.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Les élèves et les enseignants de la Nouvelle-Écosse verront un plus grand nombre de changements positifs en 2016 dans le cadre de l'engagement du gouvernement visant à réorienter, à rebâtir et à renouveler le système d'éducation.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Nova Scotia students and teachers will see more positive changes in 2016, as part of government's commitment to refocus, rebuild and renew the education system.