Government of Nova Scotia News

Environment -- Government officials, academics and environmental organizations will increase their understanding and management of inland and coastal flooding in Atlantic Canada at a conference in Truro, today, March 5.

Justice -- The ground may be snow covered, but on Sunday, March 8, Nova Scotians will be able to enjoy more sunlight when daylight savings time begins.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Karen Casey announced the first steps toward supporting teacher excellence as part of the Nova Scotia Action Plan for Education today, March 3.

Fisheries and Aquaculture -- Three Nova Scotia aquaculture sites are dealing with fish mortalities from extreme cold water temperatures.

Agriculture -- Students across the province will connect with local farmers to learn about Nova Scotia agriculture as part of the fourth annual Canadian Agriculture Literacy week, which runs to March 7.

Premier's Office -- The provincial government and the four unions representing Nova Scotia health-care employees have agreed to a process to determine bargaining unit structures.

Health and Wellness -- The Truro Campus of Nova Scotia Community College is one of 17 publicly funded institutions receiving grants to help people eat healthy food.

Team Nova Scotia -- Team Nova Scotia wrapped up the 2015 Canada Winter Games on a high note with two medals on its final day of competition Saturday, Feb. 28.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- NOTE: The following is a statement from Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Karen Casey. The preliminary results of a financial audit underway on the Council on African Canadian Education, or CACE, have been referred to Halifax Regional Police.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- NEW WORK

Natural Resources / Nova Scotia Tourism Agency -- Government is changing how some park and tourism services are being delivered. The changes, which are part of program review, will cut costs and duplication, and protect services most important for government to fund.

Health and Wellness -- NOTE: The following is an op-ed from Susan MacNeil, manager, Nova Scotia Renal Program. The steps you take to keep your kidneys healthy will help keep the rest of your body healthy, too.

Municipal Affairs -- Le Bureau du commissaire des incendies et le Bureau de gestion des urgences recommandent aux gens qui utilisent du mazout, du gaz naturel ou du propane d’enlever la neige et la glace autour des tuyaux d’alimentation, des orifices et des prises d’air.

Municipal Affairs -- The Office of the Fire Marshal and the Emergency Management Office are recommending to everyone who uses oil, natural gas or propane gas to clear snow and ice away from the supply lines, vents and air intakes.

Health and Wellness -- On a demandé à un groupe de professionnels chevronnés de partout dans la province de diriger la nouvelle régie de la santé de la Nouvelle-Écosse

Health and Wellness -- A group of experienced professionals from across the province have been asked to lead the new Nova Scotia Health Authority.

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 begin Monday, March 2.

Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation -- The Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC) released its third quarter results today, Feb. 26, for Sept. 29 to Dec. 28, 2014.

Natural Resources -- Clear cutting was the correct technical and scientific approach for a forest harvest last summer, near Panuke Lake, Halifax Co.

Auditor General -- Au cours des années, les diverses ententes intervenues entre l'employeur et les employés et les décisions prises par les gouvernements en matière de prestations de retraite et des autres absences compensées ont créé des obligations financières importantes pour la province, a déclaré le vérificateur général, Michael Pickup, dans son rapport publié aujourd'hui, le 25 février.