Government of Nova Scotia News

Emergency Management Office -- Afin de contribuer à réduire le nombre d'appels accidentels ou non urgents au service 911, le gouvernement a lancé une campagne de sensibilisation, aujourd'hui 7 mai.

Emergency Management Office -- To help reduce the number of accidental and non-emergency calls to 911, government launched an awareness campaign today, May 7.

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

Finance and Treasury Board -- Animated film and television productions will get government support through an animation stream within the Digital Media Tax Credit, Minister of Finance and Treasury Board Diana Whalen announced today, May 6.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- On rappelle aux automobilistes de faire preuve de prudence lorsqu'ils passent près des équipes responsables du traçage des lignes sur les autoroutes de la Nouvelle-Écosse.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- Drivers are reminded to use caution when passing crews painting lines on Nova Scotia highways.

Premier's Office -- Premier Stephen McNeil offered congratulations today, May 6, to Alberta Premier-elect Rachel Notley on her victory in the provincial election.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- To help keep motorcycle riders safe, government is teaming with Safety Services Nova Scotia by declaring May Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and reminding all drivers to be alert for more motorcycle traffic.

Justice / Internal Services -- Nova Scotia's justice centres are on alert after suspicious packages were delivered to a number of provincial courthouses today, May 5.

Premier's Office -- Premier Stephen McNeil offered congratulations today, May 5, to Prince Edward Island Premier Wade MacLauchlan on his victory in the provincial election.

Justice -- Correctional Services employees are being celebrated this week for dedication to their work and building safer communities in Nova Scotia.

Justice / Internal Services -- The front service counter at the Amherst Justice Centre on Church Street was closed today, May 4, after a suspicious package was delivered to the courthouse just after 1 p.m.

Agriculture -- The Nova Scotia Provincial Exhibition Commission will have a stronger and more accountable governance structure that focuses on its sustainability.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- LUNENBURG COUNTY: Morgan Falls Bridge

Labour and Advanced Education -- NOTE: A list of North American Occupational Safety and Health Week activities follows this release. More than 250 safety professionals kicked off North American Occupational Safety and Health Week at a symposium in Dartmouth, today, May 4.

Immigration -- The Nova Scotia Office of Immigration is working with post-secondary schools, the YMCA and other partners to promote immigration to Cape Breton and attract more newcomers.

Housing Nova Scotia -- Families living in a Glace Bay neighbourhood are getting help to fix up the exterior of their homes and revitalize their community.

Agriculture -- Farmers with crop damage from deer are now able to apply for provincial funding to build fences.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- Volunteers across the province will soon be working beside provincial roadways to remove garbage thrown by drivers over the winter.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- NEW WORK --- HANTS COUNTY: Clayton McKay Road