Government of Nova Scotia News

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- Quelques-uns des prix les plus prestigieux pour les artistes en Nouvelle-Écosse ont été décernés le samedi 7 novembre lors du 10e gala des Prix pour la création en Nouvelle-Écosse.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- Some of the most significant prizes for artists in Nova Scotia were awarded at the 10th Creative Nova Scotia Awards gala on Saturday, Nov. 7.

Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation -- All Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation's (NSLC) retail stores will be closed on Wednesday, Nov. 11, in honour of Remembrance Day.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- The Nova Scotia Archives has launched, in time for Remembrance Day, a new virtual exhibit called Letters Home: Correspondence from the First World War.

Premier's Office -- The premiers of the Maritime provinces met in Charlottetown today, Nov. 6, to explore shared priorities and identify opportunities to work together to further the interests of the region.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- NEW WORK ---

Energy -- Government released the results of its review on the Community Feed-in Tariff (COMFIT) program today, Nov. 6.

Communities, Culture and Heritage / Business -- Screen Nova Scotia is taking the lead on growing the film industry, and government is supporting their efforts to attract more productions to the province.

Health and Wellness -- NOTE: A list of members follows at the end of this release. Government is moving forward on its commitment to help brain injury survivors with the formation of the Acquired Brain Injury Advisory Group.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- The province has an agreement in principle with Banc Properties for ownership of Exhibition Park in Halifax.

ONE Nova Scotia -- Nova Scotians have the opportunities, assets and talent to achieve a better future, provided we work together like never before.

Energy -- Stephen Rankin of Dartmouth, a master's student in Applied Science at St. Mary’s University, is this year's recipient of the $5,000 Energy Innovation Grant.

Premier's Office -- Premier Stephen McNeil has removed Environment Minister and Dartmouth East MLA Andrew Younger from both cabinet and caucus, effective immediately.

Municipal Affairs -- Transition co-ordinators have been appointed to oversee the change in governance for Mulgrave and Parrsboro.

Finance and Treasury Board -- NOTE: The following is a statement by Finance and Treasury Board Minister Randy Delorey. Government respects and appreciates the hard work performed by public servants, teachers, nurses and others. They deliver vital public services to Nova Scotians.

Health and Wellness -- NOTE: The following is an op-ed piece from Dr. Robert Strang, Chief Public Health Officer, Health and Wellness. For the first time, the Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness has published a snapshot of our province's health and how we compare to Canadians.

Natural Resources -- A Nova Scotian who ran the 100th Boston Marathon is donating the Christmas tree that the province will give to Boston this year.

Agriculture -- Nova Scotians are once again enjoying good local food and film at the 5th annual Devour! Film and Food Festival in Wolfville.

Executive Council -- Les demandes sont maintenant acceptées des Néo-Écossais qui souhaitent contribuer à l'appui de leur communauté en devenant membres de l'un des 160 conseils, agences et commissions de la province.

Executive Council -- Applications are now being accepted from Nova Scotians looking to help support their communities by serving on one of the province's 160 agencies, boards and commissions.