Government of Nova Scotia News

Workers' Compensation Board / Labour and Advanced Education -- Nova Scotians are reminded to make safety a top priority on the job this summer.

Health and Wellness -- NOTE: A list of recipients follows this release. Fifty-two paramedics with between 20 and 40 years of experience caring for Nova Scotians were recognized for their service today, May 26, by Health and Wellness Minister Leo Glavine.

Energy -- Government's new grant program, Connect2, helps connect people to communities in healthier, more sustainable ways.

Environment -- Government is seeking feedback from Nova Scotians on proposed changes to the Environment Act that would allow new monetary penalties for companies that do not comply with environmental approvals.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- ANTIGONISH COUNTY: Highway 104

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- DIGBY COUNTY: Bonnie Road

Agriculture -- Nova Scotians are encouraged to explore and support their local farmers' market when many of them open this month and in June.

Natural Resources -- Prospectors and mining companies can once again apply for funding from the government's Mineral Incentive Program to help find or develop new mineral resources.

Justice -- The power and reach of social media will be used to its full potential to better protect children and certain vulnerable adults who are abducted in Nova Scotia.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Students, staff and community members from the New Glasgow area celebrated the official opening of their innovative new school, New Glasgow Academy, today, May 25.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- RICHMOND COUNTY: Grandique Ferry Road

Fisheries and Aquaculture -- NOTE: The following is a statement from Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Keith Colwell. I would like to clarify statements made in a recent interview I did on a proposed lobster fee.

Aboriginal Affairs -- Provincial cabinet ministers and Nova Scotia's Mi'kmaq Chiefs met in Halifax today, May 22, to discuss social and justice issues, education and culture, as well as land and natural resources.

Health and Wellness -- Nova Scotians whose immune systems are more likely to reject a transplanted kidney will have a better chance of getting a successful transplant through a new national program.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- CONTINUING WORK ---

Nova Scotia Business Inc. -- Acadian Seaplants of Cornwallis, Annapolis Co. took home the award for Exporter of the Year at the 31st annual Export Achievement Awards, held today, May 21, in Halifax.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Students in Yarmouth are one step closer to getting a new, modern school.

Community Services -- Youth at risk are getting more help to improve their lives through the expansion of two successful youth programs announced today, May 21, by Community Services Minister Joanne Bernard.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- On-site workers acted quickly to contain an oil leak during the final stages of removing the wreck of the MV Miner off Scaterie Island.

Agriculture -- Nova Scotia is calling on the federal government to protect Canada's supply-management system during international trade negotiations.