Government of Nova Scotia News

Trade Centre Limited -- A new era has begun with the re-opening of the renovated Scotiabank Centre today, Sept. 10.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- David Darrow, retired senior deputy minister, will once again lead a team of swimmers across Halifax Harbour in support of the United Way today, Sept. 10.

Business -- Government has updated regulations for Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) to reduce red tape and increase accountability to taxpayers.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- The scheduled midnight closure of Highway 125, between Exit 7 and Exit 7A, today, Sept. 10, to install an overhead sign is postponed.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- Nova Scotians will have the chance to hear an expert on African heritage talk about the United Nations Decade for People of African Descent. James Early is a former director at the Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage at the Smithsonian Institution.

Energy -- Government is supporting a new sustainable transportation project in Cole Harbour that will help connect community hubs and promote active living.

Public Prosecution Service -- Jennifer Mickelson has been appointed as a Crown attorney in the Halifax office of the Public Prosecution Service.

Nova Scotia Business Inc. -- Conifer Financial Services, an international asset services firm, announced today, Sept. 9, that it is expanding its Nova Scotia operations.

Energy -- Government is supporting two sustainable transportation projects on the Eastern Shore that will help connect community hubs and promote active living.

Energy -- Le gouvernement appuie deux projets de transport durable dans la région Strait, projets qui aideront à rapprocher les carrefours communautaires et à favoriser la vie active.

Energy -- Government is supporting two sustainable transportation projects in the Strait area that will help connect community hubs and promote active living.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- Nova Scotians still have time to comment on the province's ongoing Segway pilot project before it ends in January 2016.

Premier's Office -- Le premier ministre Stephen McNeil a dirigé une délégation d'entreprises néo-écossaises faisant la promotion des fruits de mer sur le marché asiatique, marché important et en pleine croissance, lors d'un événement qui a eu lieu à Guangzhou, en Chine, aujourd'hui 7 septembre.

Premier's Office -- Premier Stephen McNeil led Nova Scotia companies promoting seafood in the important and growing Asian market at an event in Guangzhou, China today, Sept. 7.

Environment -- Des tests montrent que l'eau potable du village de Baddeck est propre à la consommation.

Environment -- Tests show drinking water in Baddeck is safe to drink.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- NEW WORK --- CAPE BRETON REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Trunk 125, Exit 6

Labour and Advanced Education -- NOTE: The following is a message from Labour and Advanced Education Minister Kelly Regan. As we celebrate Labour Day, I want to take this opportunity to recognize, honour and celebrate Nova Scotia workers from Yarmouth to Glace Bay and all points between.

Premier's Office -- Nova Scotia will donate $50,000 to support the Syrian refugee relief effort, Premier Stephen McNeil announced today, Sept. 4.

Health and Wellness -- Le ministère de la Santé et du Mieux-être a reçu les résultats des échantillons d'eau de la plage Bayswater, dans le comté de Lunenburg. Les nouveaux échantillons respectent les lignes directrice pour l'eau destinée aux loisirs.