Government of Nova Scotia News

Education and Early Childhood Development -- This week, thousands of students at more than 330 Nova Scotia schools will participate in the largest global learning event, the Hour of Code.

Fisheries and Aquaculture -- Nova Scotians had the chance to find out what happens at the aquaculture office of the Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture during an open house held today, Dec. 4, in Shelburne.

Premier's Office -- The agreement between the employers and the association representing the province's medical residents was ratified on Thursday, Dec. 3.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- CONTINUING WORK

Emergency Management Office / Health and Wellness -- Une interruption du système téléphonique de Bell Aliant a un impact sur le service à l'échelle de la province.

Emergency Management Office / Health and Wellness -- A disruption in the Bell Aliant telephone system is impacting service across the province.

Communications Nova Scotia -- The Nova Scotia Tree for Boston will light up Boston Common tonight, Dec. 3, in front of about 30,000 people, including proud donors of the tree, the MacEacherns of Lorne, Pictou Co.

Community Services -- Today, Dec. 3, marks the United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

Natural Resources -- The annual Christmas Festival of Trees and Crafts in Middle Musquodoboit starts Friday, Dec. 4, and continues through the weekend.

Premier's Office -- Premier Stephen McNeil will promote Nova Scotia exports during meetings starting today, Dec. 3, with the governor of Massachusetts and other leaders of the public and private sectors in Boston.

Nova Scotia Business Inc. -- The chair of Nova Scotia Business Inc.'s (NSBI) board of directors, Janice Stairs, today, Dec. 2, announced the appointment of Tom Hickey to the board.

Regulatory Affairs and Service Effectiveness -- New legislation will improve the quality of regulation and reduce red tape.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- Nova Scotia Archives is commemorating the 98th anniversary of the Halifax Explosion with new digital content added to the existing online exhibit.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- The Maritime Museum of the Atlantic will commemorate the 98th anniversary of the Halifax Explosion with special events on Sunday, Dec. 6.

Nova Scotia Securities Commission -- The Nova Scotia Securities Commission has approved a settlement agreement with Glenn Francis Dunbar, a former dealing representative with Quadrus Investment Services.

Premier's Office -- The following is a statement by Premier Stephen McNeil on the ratification vote, held today, Dec. 1. I am disappointed the negotiated, tentative agreement recommended to Nova Scotia teachers by their chief negotiator, negotiating team and executive and NSTU president was not ratified.

Environment -- Environment Minister Randy Delorey, on behalf of Premier Stephen McNeil, will join representatives from around the world at the climate change summit in Paris.

Human Rights Commission -- NOTE: A full list of winners of the Lieutenant Governor's Persons with Disabilities Employer Partnership Awards follows this release. More than 340 employers, educators, human resources professionals, government representatives, and community members are gathering in Halifax today, Dec. 1, and Wednesday, Dec. 2, for the 8th Annual Ability Starts Here Symposium on Inclusive Education and Employment.

Energy -- Government is implementing key elements of the province's new electricity plan with legislation introduced today, Dec. 1.

Nova Scotia Business Inc. -- Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) has approved a business development incentive, in the form of a payroll rebate, for Lixar I.T. Inc., Halifax.