Government of Nova Scotia News

Public Prosecution Service -- Sarah Kirby has been appointed a Crown attorney in Halifax and Emma Woodburn has been appointed a Crown attorney in Dartmouth.

Communications Nova Scotia -- Government's first advertising report is now available online at http://novascotia.ca/cns/pubs/Advertising_Report_20142015.pdf.

Auditor General -- Bien que certains indicateurs financiers montrent que la situation financière de la province s'est améliorée en 2014-2015, d'autres indicateurs liés à la durabilité, à la flexibilité et à la vulnérabilité des activités du gouvernement demeurent défavorables, a déclaré le vérificateur général, Michael Pickup, dans son rapport publié aujourd’hui, le 4 novembre.

Auditor General -- Although some financial indicators show that the province's financial position improved during 2014-15, other indicators related to the sustainability, flexibility and vulnerability of government operations remain unfavourable, Auditor General Michael Pickup said in his report issued today, Nov. 4.

Environment -- Environment Minister Andrew Younger announced today, Nov. 3, that effective immediately, he is revoking an operating approval issued to Scotian Materials Ltd. for a quarry under four hectares on Perrin Drive, near Fall River, Halifax Regional Municipality.

Nova Scotia Business Inc. -- Nova Scotia Business Inc. announced a new funding commitment through the Nova Scotia Film and Television Production Incentive Fund today, Nov. 3.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- Nova Scotia artist Tom Forrestall has created two new works to celebrate the life and accomplishments of amateur geologist Eldon George and the Parrsboro Rock and Mineral Shop.

Premier's Office -- The Council of Parties that will guide the Nova Scotia Home for Colored Children Restorative Inquiry has been appointed, effective today, Nov. 2.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- Le gouvernement se prépare pour l’hiver et les Néo-Écossais sont invités à en faire autant.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- As the province gears up for winter, Nova Scotians are encouraged to do the same.

Community Services -- Finance and Treasury Board Minister Randy Delorey, on behalf of Community Services Minister Joanne Bernard, announced support for the Antigonish Education Centre, today, Nov. 2.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- YARMOUTH COUNTY: Quinan Causeway Bridge

Human Rights Commission -- An independent Nova Scotia human rights board of inquiry into Dewayne Charlton v. Holmestead Cheese Sales Inc. will resume Tuesday, Nov. 3 at the request of board chair Kathleen Raymond.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- NEW WORK ---

Health and Wellness -- Lt.-Gov. J.J. Grant presented the Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Services Medal to 14 Nova Scotia paramedics during a ceremony at Government House on Thursday, Oct. 29.

Natural Resources -- La saison de la chasse générale au chevreuil débute aujourd'hui 30 octobre et se poursuit jusqu'au 5 décembre.

Natural Resources -- General deer hunting season begins today, Friday, Oct. 30, and continues to Dec. 5.

Environment -- The Department of Environment regional office in Amherst, 71 East Victoria St., is closed for the rest of today, Oct. 29, due to a power outage.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- Bay Ferries Limited, majority owned by CEO Mark MacDonald, is the preferred candidate to operate the ferry service from Yarmouth to Maine.

Justice -- Nova Scotians will get an extra hour of sleep Sunday, Nov.1, when daylight savings time ends.