Government of Nova Scotia News

Status of Women -- Nova Scotians are being encouraged to honour women who have made a difference in their lives during Women's History Month in October.

Municipal Affairs -- Les Néo-Écossais peuvent soumettre leurs commentaires au sujet de la loi sur l'administration municipale (Municipal Government Act) dans le cadre d'une révision annoncée aujourd'hui 30 septembre par Zach Churchill, ministre des Affaires municipales.

Municipal Affairs -- Nova Scotians can provide input on the Municipal Government Act as part of a review announced today, Sept. 30, by Municipal Affairs Minister Zach Churchill.

Premier's Office -- NOTE : les photos et les biographies des récipiendaires de l’Ordre de la Nouvelle-Écosse pour 2015 sont disponibles à l’adresse novascotia.ca/iga/2015recipients.asp . Cinq Néo-Écossais éminents, reconnus à l’échelle internationale comme chefs de file dans leurs domaines respectifs, ont été reçus dans l’Ordre de la Nouvelle-Écosse.

Premier's Office -- NOTE: Photos and biographies of the 2015 Order of Nova Scotia recipients are available at novascotia.ca/iga/2015recipients.asp . Five outstanding Nova Scotians, internationally recognized as leaders in their respective fields, were invested into the Order of Nova Scotia.

Nova Scotia Provincial Lotteries and Casino Corporation -- The Nova Scotia Provincial Lotteries and Casino Corporation released its 2014-15 community report today, Sept. 30 reinforcing its commitment to social responsibility.

Status of Women -- Women interested in running in the 2016 municipal elections are invited to attend a women's campaign school on Oct. 17.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- DIGBY COUNTY: Salmon River Bridge

Immigration -- NOTE: Facts on immigration follow this release. Nova Scotia is launching two new business immigration streams to attract international entrepreneurs and to retain international graduates of provincial universities and colleges.

Internal Services -- Nova Scotia, the first Canadian jurisdiction to implement access to information legislation, will celebrate Right to Know Week, today, Sept. 28 to Saturday, Oct. 3.

Natural Resources -- Le gouvernement met les Néo-Écossais en garde contre le risque accru de feux de forêt causé par les températures chaudes de l’automne.

Natural Resources -- Government is cautioning Nova Scotians that warm autumn temperatures increase the risk of wildfires.

Community Services -- NOTE: The funding amounts set aside for each region follows this release. Government is providing $945,000 in funding to improve co-ordination of services and supports for victims and survivors of sexual violence.

Business -- Invest Nova Scotia is ready to support innovative ideas that demonstrate sustainable, long-term benefits for Nova Scotians.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Students in Bible Hill and Tatamagouche are closer to enjoying the benefits of new innovative schools designed to support learning and skill development to help them succeed.

Health and Wellness -- Last year, more than 155,000 Nova Scotians received emergency care from one of the province's highly skilled and dedicated team of paramedics.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- NEW WORK ---

Justice -- Alternative sentencing options and treatment programs will continue to be available in Kings County for people whose addictions have led to criminal behaviour.

Human Rights Commission -- An independent human rights board of inquiry has found that a Nova Scotia woman was discriminated against based on her disability when she was evicted from a Hants County campground.

Nova Scotia Business Inc. -- Nova Scotia Business Inc. has more approved funding commitments through the Nova Scotia Film and Television Production Incentive Fund (NSFPIF) today, Sept. 24.