Government of Nova Scotia News

Premier's Office -- Premier Stephen McNeil, who is also Minister responsible for Military Relations, today, Oct. 22, marked the one-year anniversary of the tragic deaths of Cpl. Nathan Cirillo, who died while performing his duties as a sentry at the National War Memorial in Ottawa, and Warrant Officer Patrice Vincent, who was killed in a targeted hit-and-run attack two days earlier in St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que.

Fisheries and Aquaculture -- A committee of scientific experts will provide advice to government on regulating aquaculture development in Nova Scotia.

Natural Resources -- Learn about the wonders of the woods, the value of our forests, and the diversity of nature at Nova Scotia's first Open Forest Day on Saturday, Oct. 24, at Maskwa Aquatic Club in the Blue Mountain Birch Cove Lakes Wilderness Area.

Fisheries and Aquaculture -- Un comité récemment créé et formé de représentants de la communauté, des Premières nations, de l'industrie et des gouvernements municipaux offre des conseils sur la réglementation de l'aquaculture en Nouvelle-Écosse.

Premier's Office -- NOTE: The following is an op-ed from Premier Stephen McNeil. There is nothing small about small businesses in Nova Scotia.

Fisheries and Aquaculture -- A recently formed committee of community, First Nations, industry, and municipal government representatives is providing advice on regulating aquaculture in Nova Scotia.

Public Service Commission -- Negotiations began today, Oct. 21, between government and the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- New commercial regulations will make it easier and more efficient for truckers to deliver their goods to Nova Scotia from other parts of Canada.

Service Nova Scotia -- Government launched its second bundle of online services today, Oct. 21. The bundle makes it easier for convenience store operators to start or grow their businesses in Nova Scotia.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Plus de 600 élèves de la Nouvelle-Écosse participant à la Journée de l'éducation au congrès « Big Data for Productivity » à Halifax ont entendu que la programmation informatique est une priorité pour le gouvernement provincial, et qu'elle sera offerte en classe plus tôt que prévu.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- More than 600 Nova Scotia students attending Education Day at the Big Data for Productivity Congress in Halifax have been told coding is a priority for the province and is being brought to the classroom earlier than planned.

Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation -- The Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC) released its second quarter results today, Oct. 21, for June 29 to Sept. 27, 2015.

Premier's Office -- Premier Stephen McNeil welcomed the arrival of Shell Canada's offshore drilling vessel Stena IceMAX to Nova Scotia's waters today, Oct. 20.

Premier's Office -- Premier Stephen McNeil offered congratulations today, Oct. 20, to prime minister-designate Justin Trudeau on his victory in the federal election.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- INVERNESS COUNTY: Route 395

Community Services -- Government is supporting two projects in the Truro area to make a local church and community centre more accessible.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- An art installation sculpturally and symbolically woven into a blanket made of cedar wood is on display at Millbrook Cultural and Heritage Centre near Truro beginning today, Oct. 19.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- The 43rd Duke Awareness Week begins today, Oct. 19, celebrating students across the province who are making a difference in their community.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- NEW WORK ---

Energy -- Government is supporting three new sustainable transportation projects in Halifax Regional Municipality that help connect residents and visitors to community hubs and promote active living.