Government of Nova Scotia News

Health and Wellness -- NOTE: The following is an op-ed piece by Dr. Robert Strang, Chief Medical Officer of Health. Visiting your local public library can help you improve your health and well-being.

Community Services -- Community Services Minister Joanne Bernard intends to bring forward changes to Bill 112, to amend the Children and Family Services Act, during the fall House of Assembly sitting.

Community Services -- Government is supporting efforts to make an elementary school playground in Timberlea, Halifax Regional Municipality, more accessible.

Health and Wellness -- On encourage les Néo-Écossais à se faire vacciner contre la grippe dès que possible.

Health and Wellness -- Nova Scotians are encouraged to get a flu shot as soon as possible.

Health and Wellness -- Government is moving forward with its plans to revitalize the Dartmouth General Hospital. The final technical design contract for the 5th floor was awarded today, Oct. 14, to DIALOG Nova Scotia Architecture Engineering Interior Design Planning Inc.

Health and Wellness -- More community support is driving the success of the province's mental health and addictions strategy, which is now in its fourth year.

Natural Resources -- The province is upgrading the hiking trail at Cape Split Provincial Park.

Premier's Office / Communities, Culture and Heritage -- Nova Scotians can now view the Nova Scotia Art Bank's 2015 purchases.

Human Rights Commission -- An independent human rights board of inquiry has determined that a Hammonds Plains woman accused of being a repeat shoplifter by staff at a Sobeys in Tantallon was discriminated against.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- NEW WORK ---

Energy -- Government is supporting two new sustainable transportation projects that help connect residents and visitors to community hubs and promote active living.

Community Services -- Government is supporting efforts to make Eastern Passage's picturesque Fisherman's Cove more accessible.

Human Rights Commission -- Nova Scotians are invited to nominate individuals or groups for the 2015 Human Rights Awards.

Justice -- Government will take additional action to strengthen policies and procedures to help victims of sexual assault and cyberbullying.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- –PICTOU COUNTY: Trunk 4

Labour and Advanced Education -- Students, academic experts and professionals will have a hand in solving community challenges at a new social lab based at Saint Mary's University.

Nova Scotia Securities Commission -- The Nova Scotia Securities Commission has approved a settlement agreement with TD Waterhouse Canada Inc.

Trade Centre Limited -- The Halifax Convention Centre's Imagine Your Event Here marketing campaign continues to receive international recognition, this time from the International Economic Development Council and the International Congress and Convention Association.

Premier's Office -- Two courageous people were presented with a Medal of Bravery at a ceremony held today, Oct. 6, at Province House in Halifax.