Government of Nova Scotia News

Health and Wellness -- Sydney will be the location of a new team of sexual assault nurse examiners.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- Trois fonctionnaires provinciaux ont été mis à l'honneur aujourd'hui 20 mai lors de la remise des Prix d'excellence Bonjour! pour les services en français.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- Three provincial government employees were recognized today, May 20, with Bonjour! Awards for Excellence in French-language Services.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- À compter de septembre, un programme uniformisé et innovateur avec une forte composante en mathématiques et en littératie saura mieux encadrer un apprentissage important pour les élèves de la 1re à la 3e année.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- A streamlined and innovative curriculum with a strong foundation in math and literacy will better support important learning for grades Primary-to-3 students beginning in September.

Human Rights Commission -- An independent Nova Scotia human rights board of inquiry in the case of Andrella David v. Sobeys Group Inc. is scheduled to reconvene Tuesday, May 26.

Labour and Advanced Education -- Acting Labour and Advanced Education Minister Karen Casey is sending condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of a fisherman who died Saturday, May 16, from a workplace accident in Pictou County.

Energy -- Improvements to Efficiency Nova Scotia's Business Energy Solutions program will allow for greater transparency, consistency and fairness in the marketplace.

Cancer Care Nova Scotia -- Cancer Care Nova Scotia is asking for feedback on recommendations for diagnosing and referring patients who have possible signs of lung cancer.

Environment -- Environment Minister Randy Delorey has granted environmental assessment approval to Bear Head LNG Corporation to resume developing the liquefied natural gas facility at Point Tupper, Richmond Co., to export natural gas.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Les parents, les tuteurs, les enseignants et les élèves peuvent tous contribuer aux nouvelles normes par rapport aux devoirs grâce à un sondage en ligne lancé aujourd'hui 19 mai.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Parents, guardians, teachers and students can contribute to new homework standards through an online survey launched today, May 19.

oneNS Coalition -- MIT's Eric Grimson will join the OneNS coalition at St. FX University in Antigonish today, May 19, to share his insights into how Nova Scotia can better capitalize on research, development and innovation, and instill a spirit of entrepreneurship in young people.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- The third annual Tuesday Night Tunes concert series will be on the Halifax waterfront this summer, presented by the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic and Waterfront Development.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- Pendant la longue fin de semaine de mai, il y a typiquement un plus grand nombre de voitures sur les routes et, malheureusement, une augmentation du nombre de conducteurs en état d'ébriété.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- The May long weekend typically sees an increase in travellers on the road and unfortunately, an increase in the number of people driving impaired.

Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation -- All Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC) retail stores, with the exception of the Scotia Square outlet in Halifax, will be open Monday, May 18, Victoria Day.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- People can see a 200 million-year-old tooth of a mammal-like reptile this weekend at Fundy Geological Museum in Parrsboro.

Natural Resources -- Savoir faire la différence entre les mythes et les bons conseils au sujet des feux d'herbe contribue à éviter des risques à la population et aux biens.

Natural Resources -- Knowing grass-fire myths and fire safety tips can help avoid risks to people and property.