Government of Nova Scotia News

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- Le gouvernement a publié aujourd'hui 28 avril les résultats des études sur la sécurité des autoroutes 101, 103 et 104.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- Government released results of road safety studies for Highway 101, 103 and 104 today, April 28.

Health and Wellness -- Renovations at Dartmouth General Hospital are about to begin.

Workers' Compensation Board / Labour and Advanced Education -- NOTE: A list of ceremonies follows the release. Nova Scotians will gather at Day of Mourning ceremonies across the province today, April 28, to pay tribute to those who have died or were injured on the job.

Nova Scotia Tourism Agency -- Legislation introduced today, April 27, will create a private-sector-led Crown corporation to increase competitiveness and growth in tourism.

Finance and Treasury Board -- Finance and Treasury Board Minister Diana Whalen introduced the Financial Measures (2015) Act today, April 27, to implement the measures in Budget 2015-2016.

Community Services / Internal Services -- The Portland Street Community Services office in Dartmouth has moved.

Human Rights Commission -- An independent Nova Scotia human rights board of inquiry in the case of Francis Xavier Anopuechi v. Atlantic Private Protection Services and Christopher Sandeson is scheduled to begin Monday, May 4.

Human Rights Commission -- An independent Nova Scotia human rights board of inquiry in the case of Yvonne Marshall v. Northwoodcare Inc. is scheduled to begin Tuesday, May 5.

Innovacorp / Business -- Halifax-based Metamaterial Technologies Inc. is developing metaAir, a product that deflects bright light and laser beams that can disorient pilots and impact jetliner flight paths.

Premier's Office -- Premier Stephen McNeil congratulated former New Brunswick premier David Alward today, April 24, on his appointment as Canada's consul general in Boston.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- NEW WORK ---

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal / Health and Wellness -- Nova Scotia's Alcohol Ignition Interlock Program (AIIP) is keeping Nova Scotians safer from drunk drivers.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Des modifications à la loi sur l'éducation (Education Act) rapprochent les élèves, les enseignants et les écoles d'un nouveau code de conduite scolaire.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Amendments to the Education Act will move students, teachers and schools closer to a new school Code of Conduct.

Finance and Treasury Board -- Finance and Treasury Board Minister Diana Whalen announced a new film and television industry fund that will replace a film tax credit, after a meeting with the film and television industry today, April 23.

Fisheries and Aquaculture -- Provincial fisheries inspectors visited the site of an aquaculture operation on Long Island, Digby Co., Wednesday, April 22, to investigate reports of scattered debris.

Premier's Office -- Premier Stephen McNeil extended his condolences to the family and friends of retired Nova Scotia Senator Al Graham, who passed away Wednesday, April 22.

Municipal Affairs -- Municipal Affairs Minister Mark Furey introduced amendments today, April 23, to prevent the creation of new towns or villages in the province.

Finance and Treasury Board -- Finance and Treasury Board Minister Diana Whalen introduced legislation today, April 23, that could offer more security to university pension plan members and save universities millions of dollars.