Government of Nova Scotia News

Agriculture -- A new industry-led board of directors for Nova Scotia Crown corporation Perennia has been appointed.

Fisheries and Aquaculture -- People are encouraged to try their hand at fishing during Nova Scotia Sportfishing Weekend, Saturday, June 6, and Sunday, June 7.

Service Nova Scotia -- To help make informed decisions about gas price regulations and other policies, government issued a request for expressions of interest, today, June 2.

Environment -- A new online guide on altering rivers, streams, lakes and ponds can help property owners and construction and forestry workers follow new rules to protect them.

Premier's Office -- Premier Stephen McNeil offered the following statement today, May 29, on the announcement of federal Justice Minister Peter MacKay in Stellarton:

Labour and Advanced Education -- Comme la plupart des jeunes garçons, Albert (A.J.) Wood, de Lawrencetown dans le comté d'Annapolis, aimait les gros camions et il était déterminé à faire de cet intérêt une carrière.

Labour and Advanced Education -- Like most young boys, Albert (A.J.) Wood, from Lawrencetown, Annapolis Co., loved big trucks and he was determined to turn that interest into a career.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Fifty-seven school administrators, including principals and vice-principals, graduate today, May 29, as the second class of the Nova Scotia Instructional Leadership Academy.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- CONTINUING WORK ---

Health and Wellness -- Legislation banning the sale of flavoured tobacco and treating e-cigarettes like tobacco products comes into effect Sunday, May 31, World No Tobacco Day.

Trade Centre Limited -- Scotiabank Centre announced today, May 29, Centerplate will be its new concessions services partner as part of the facility's plan to enhance customer experience.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- Four Nova Scotia Museum sites are giving people a chance to work with archaeologists as part of Public Archaeology Day on June 13.

Agriculture -- The agriculture, agri-food and seafood industries will benefit from a new program to expand market share and foster economic growth.

Environment -- Government issued a new ministerial order to Northern Pulp in Pictou Co., today, May 28, to ensure operations at the mill do not resume until installation of the precipitator is complete.

Natural Resources -- Twenty wildfire fighters from Nova Scotia and two from P.E.I., left today, May 28, to help fight fires in Alberta.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- The Maritime Museum of the Atlantic in Halifax is hosting World Oceans Day on Friday, June 5.

Premier's Office -- Premier Stephen McNeil is leading a delegation to Europe on a seven-day mission, beginning Friday, May 29, to promote Nova Scotia as a great place to do business and to visit.

Nova Scotia Business Inc. -- FCV Technologies Ltd. is creating jobs in Nova Scotia to support its growth in national and international markets.

Lieutenant Governor -- Four Nova Scotian communities are being recognized for their civic and community spirit and will be awarded this year's Lieutenant Governor's Community Spirit Award.

Workers' Compensation Board / Labour and Advanced Education -- On rappelle aux Néo-Écossais que la sécurité doit être leur priorité au travail cet été.