Government of Nova Scotia News

Health and Wellness -- Government has introduced amendments to the Health Authorities Act allowing four councils of unions to negotiate on behalf of health-care workers within the new Nova Scotia Health Authority and at the IWK.

Premier's Office -- The government will continue its work to be transparent and accountable to Nova Scotians during the second session of the 62nd general assembly, which resumed today, March 26.

Agriculture -- One-hundred senior 4-H members and adult volunteer leaders will attend an interactive Atlantic conference designed to energize and inspire the participants' 4-H experience.

Finance and Treasury Board -- Finance and Treasury Board Minister Diana Whalen will deliver the 2015-16 budget Thursday, April 9.

Finance and Treasury Board -- Government is transforming the Nova Scotia Tourism Agency into a private-sector-led Crown corporation.

Waterfront Development Corporation -- The former Canadian Coast Guard land on the Dartmouth waterfront will be home to an ocean innovation centre.

Justice -- Halifax Regional Police and the provincial government are hoping to receive more information about the death of Timothy John Kelly through the Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program.

Speaker's Office -- Additional security measures will go into effect when the second session of the 62nd general assembly resumes Thursday, March 26.

Premier's Office -- Michel Samson was sworn in as Minister of Energy, Communications Nova Scotia and Minister responsible for Part I of the Gaming Control Act on Tuesday, March 24.

Human Rights Commission -- A decision by an independent Nova Scotia human rights board of inquiry has found that a Halifax firefighter was discriminated against based on his family status.

Labour and Advanced Education -- Government will introduce legislation this spring to increase universities' financial accountability.

Environment -- The Environment Department today, March 24, released What We Heard, a report on proposed changes to Nova Scotia's solid waste management regulations.

Agriculture -- Nova Scotia farmers are encouraged to apply for innovation support through $1.2-million proposal-based programs.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- Les citoyens les plus jeunes de la province sont invités à contribuer à la création d'un symbole qui représentera la Journée du patrimoine de la Nouvelle-Écosse.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- Nova Scotia's youngest citizens are invited to help create a symbol to represent Nova Scotia Heritage Day.

Executive Council -- To make dealing with government easier, faster and less frequent, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick will create a new joint Regulatory and Service Effectiveness Office.

Innovacorp -- Nova Scotia-based Atlantic Motor Labs has developed a new type of motor that should reduce motor-related downtime while drilling by 30 per cent and save the oil and gas industry close to $1 billion per year.

Public Prosecution Service -- Kathryn Pentz has been appointed chief Crown attorney of the Cape Breton region, effective today, March 23.

Health and Wellness -- Government has amended the Hospitals Act to allow nurse practitioners to discharge patients from hospitals.

Workers' Compensation Board / Labour and Advanced Education -- More young people are learning about workplace safety, fewer workers are being injured on the job, and more high-risk industries are becoming safer.