Government of Nova Scotia News

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- Construction of a new roundabout in Fall River will help reduce highway tie-ups and improve safety on Highway 102 and Highway 118.

Community Services -- A new workplace attendant support program will help more Nova Scotians with disabilities enter, and succeed in, the workforce.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- The fifth annual edition of Culture Days, a national celebration of arts and culture, will feature performances, hands-on activities, open houses, exhibits and more in communities across Nova Scotia.

House of Assembly -- Lt.-Gov. J.J. Grant will open the second session of the 62nd General Assembly of the Nova Scotia legislature Thursday, Sept. 25, by reading the speech from the throne.

Premier's Office -- Premier Stephen McNeil congratulated Brian Gallant today, Sept. 23, on becoming premier-elect of New Brunswick after his victory in the provincial election.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- One Book Nova Scotia, a provincewide reading program, launched Sunday, Sept. 21, with author Ali Bryan and her book Roost. The kick-off happened at the annual Word on the Street festival, held on the Halifax waterfront.

Justice -- Families outside Halifax and Cape Breton will soon have better access to justice services with rule changes for family court.

Energy -- Government is supporting a sustainable transportation project to help build a paved multi-use path to connect residents, educational institutions, and businesses in the Sydney and Glace Bay areas.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Les familles de la région de Yarmouth ont maintenant accès à davantage de services et de soutien pour les jeunes enfants grâce à l'ouverture du nouveau centre de la petite enfance à l'école Yarmouth Central.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Families in Yarmouth and surrounding areas, now have access to more services and supports for young children because of the new Early Years Centre for Yarmouth Central School.

Agriculture -- 4-H members are looking forward to a special event this fall, the 37th annual Nova Scotia 4-H show, the largest in Canada.

Agriculture -- Government announced today, Sept. 23, that it has signed contracts worth $5 million to allow work to begin to replace the LaPlanche Aboiteau in Cumberland County.

Workers' Compensation Board / Labour and Advanced Education / Education and Early Childhood Development -- Matt Williams, élève de 11e année à l'école secondaire Citadel, est l'un des presque 5 000 élèves néo-écossais qui recevront cette année une formation en cours d'emploi dans le cadre de programmes d'enseignement coopératif et d'autres cours.

Workers' Compensation Board / Labour and Advanced Education / Education and Early Childhood Development -- Grade 11 Citadel High School student Matt Williams is one of almost 5,000 students across Nova Scotia who will be getting on-the-job training this year as a part of co-operative education and other courses.

Acadian Affairs / Communities, Culture and Heritage -- La période de mise en candidature aux Prix d'excellence Bonjour! pour les services en français débute aujourd'hui 22 septembre. Les prix reconnaissent les contributions remarquables des employés du gouvernement de la Nouvelle-Écosse au développement et à la prestation de programmes et de services en français.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- Nominations for the Bonjour! Awards for Excellence in French-language Services open today, Sept. 22. The awards recognize outstanding contributions by Nova Scotia government employees to develop and deliver programs and services in French.

Health and Wellness -- About 400 Nova Scotians are attending the first Thrive! Summit today, Sept. 22 and Tuesday, Sept. 23, to help create healthier communities across the province.

Emergency Management Office -- Le Bureau de gestion des urgences demande aux résidents dans certaines régions de la Nouvelle-Écosse de se préparer en vue de vents forts et de pluie abondante qui pourraient entraîner des inondations, des dommages aux arbres et des pannes de courant.

Emergency Management Office -- The Emergency Management Office is warning residents in parts of Nova Scotia to prepare for high winds and heavy rain that could cause localized flooding, tree damage and power outages.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- CONTINUING WORK