Government of Nova Scotia News

Premier's Office -- Government will immediately change a section of the Elections Act that prohibited political candidates from earning a salary while running for office.

Labour and Advanced Education -- A student from the Maritime Muslim Academy is the winner of a prestigious provincial scholarship recognizing leadership in multiculturalism and human rights.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- PICTOU COUNTY: Highway 104

Premier's Office -- Premier Stephen McNeil announced today, June 13, that byelections will be held in three ridings on Tuesday, July 14.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- NEW WORK ---

Premier's Office -- A restorative inquiry into the Nova Scotia Home for Colored Children will bring government and community together to examine the effects of systemic and institutional abuse and racism, and to work together to build better relationships.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- NOTE: A list of winners follows this release. Students from six schools are the winners of the first Scratch programming competition in the province.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- School is winding down, but public libraries across the province are gearing up for another summer of programs and activities designed to engage youth.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- The road leading from Dominion to New Waterford, Cape Breton Regional Municipality, Trunk 28, has been ceremonially renamed William Davis Memorial Trail, in honour of the Cape Breton miner, and all those lost in Nova Scotia's coal mines.

Lieutenant Governor -- Nova Scotians are invited to attend the annual lieutenant-governor's garden party on Wednesday, June 17, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Nova Scotia Securities Commission -- The Nova Scotia Securities Commission is alerting investors that FPE Trading and Jean-Smaille Germeil are not registered to sell securities in Nova Scotia.

Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation -- The first and only signature wine in the province continues to grow in popularity with 12 wineries now producing Tidal Bay.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- Black federal and provincial legislators concluded a successful three days of meetings today, June 10. The inaugural Black Government Leaders Summit took place at the historic Black Loyalist Heritage Centre in Birchtown, near Shelburne.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- Songwriters can sharpen their skills at the Road to Stanfest Songwriters' Camp at Sherbrooke Village, Guysborough Co., from June 29 to July 2.

Internal Services -- Government is strengthening the ability to provide people with access to information in the province.

Premier's Office -- Each year the province honours the exceptional efforts of public servants who deliver high-quality programs and services to Nova Scotia families, communities and businesses.

Health and Wellness / Communities, Culture and Heritage / Business -- New Statistics Canada data released today, June 9, will give Nova Scotians and government a clearer understanding of the economic importance of the province's culture and sport sectors.

Labour and Advanced Education -- REMARQUE : On trouvera à la fin du communiqué une liste des cérémonies de remise des diplômes. Helen Babineau fait partie des 530 adultes qui reçoivent ce mois-ci leur diplôme de 12e année par le truchement de l'École de formation des adultes de la Nouvelle-Écosse.

Labour and Advanced Education -- NOTE: A list of graduation ceremonies follows this release. Helen Babineau is one of 530 adults receiving a Grade 12 diploma this month through the Nova Scotia School for Adult Learning.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- CUMBERLAND COUNTY: Malagash Road