Government of Nova Scotia News

Labour and Advanced Education -- Changes to legislation that regulates private career colleges will help ensure programs train students for jobs that are available in Nova Scotia.

Fisheries and Aquaculture -- Reports of gear adrift near an aquaculture site on Long Island, Digby Co., are being investigated by fisheries inspectors.

Labour and Advanced Education -- A new University Accountability and Sustainability Act introduced today, April 22, will require increased accountability and cost control at Nova Scotia's 10 universities.

Finance and Treasury Board -- Professional accountants in Nova Scotia will soon have the authority to use the new designation of chartered professional accountants (CPA).

Finance and Treasury Board -- The updated Pension Benefits Act will come into effect June 1, to increase transparency and access to information for plan members and pensioners.

Justice -- Police will now be able to access more information that may help solve missing persons cases.

Natural Resources -- Burning restrictions are now in place throughout the province, until Oct. 15.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- A proposal to have a road in Cape Breton Regional Municipality renamed to honour a New Waterford coal miner will be discussed at a public meeting Wednesday, April 22.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Le ministère de l'Éducation et du Développement de la petite enfance cherche à obtenir les commentaires des parents et des familles sur les forces et les défis liés aux garderies.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development is seeking feedback from parents and families on the strengths and challenges related to child care.

Health and Wellness -- Government introduced legislation today, April 21, to give the existing legal protection for patient safety and quality review information to the Department of Health and Wellness.

Fisheries and Aquaculture -- Changes to the Fisheries and Coastal Resources Act today, April 21, signal a more transparent and rigorous approach to regulating aquaculture in Nova Scotia.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- COLCHESTER COUNTY: Highway 102, Shubenacadie River

Fisheries and Aquaculture -- An amendment to the Fisheries and Coastal Resources Act will allow a financial contribution to be collected on the sale of lobster, if the industry chooses to implement one.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- REMARQUE : La liste des récipiendaires des prix de la Semaine de l'éducation suit le présent communiqué. On rend hommage à des enseignants et à des partenaires en éducation de toute la province aujourd'hui 20 avril pour leur dévouement envers leurs élèves, leurs écoles et leurs communautés.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- NOTE: A list of Education Week award recipients follows this release. Teachers and education partners across the province are being celebrated, today, April 20, for their dedication to their students, schools and communities.

Finance and Treasury Board -- The following is a statement from Finance and Treasury Board Minister Diana Whalen about a meeting with film industry officials today, April 17.

Labour and Advanced Education -- Jon Adams, of Halifax, saw a return to the classroom as his second chance in life, and he was going to make the most of it.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- CONTINUING WORK ---

Nova Scotia Securities Commission -- The Nova Scotia Securities Commission has extended a temporary cease trade order against Stratus Financial Group International, Stratus Offshore, Magnus Torgerson and John Westbrook, and is warning people in Amherst and Kentville about a potential scam.