Government of Nova Scotia News

Lieutenant Governor -- Musical performances, book readings and lectures are among the events planned for the new season of Evenings at Government House, a public event series hosted by the lieutenant governor.

Nova Scotia Business Inc. -- One of Atlantic Canada's fastest growing technology companies is expanding its operations in Halifax to meet increasing demand for its products and services.

Premier's Office -- Premier Stephen McNeil, who is also Military Relations Minister, paid respects to Nova Scotia soldiers who lost their lives during the Battle of Hong Kong in the Second World War.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- CONTINUING WORK

Economic and Rural Development and Tourism / Communities, Culture and Heritage -- Memory Lane Heritage Village on the Eastern Shore is getting support to attract more visitors.

Nova Scotia Business Inc. -- Nova Scotia Business Inc. has authorized an interest-bearing, repayable $400,000 loan to help a local IT company expand its business.

Health and Wellness -- NOTE: The following is an op-ed piece from Health and Wellness Minister Leo Glavine. There has been some questions about how the Cape Breton District Health Authority purchased a new CT scanner for the Inverness Consolidated Memorial Hospital. I would like to explain how the purchase worked, and why we believe it's the best way to ensure residents of Inverness County get the CT scans they need quickly, through our public medicare system, and close to home.

Energy -- The following is an op-ed piece from Energy Minister Andrew Younger. Since becoming the province's Minister of Energy, I've read all the letters from Nova Scotians which have reached my office, both for and against high volume slick water hydraulic fracturing. I've read numerous studies and reports commissioned by various parties, including the Wheeler report, which was recently delivered to our government.

Premier's Office -- Six companies from Nova Scotia's emerging ocean technology industry are connecting with opportunities in Asia at the Oceanology International China 2014 conference in Shanghai.

Energy -- REMARQUE : Une liste des rencontres publiques suit le présent communiqué. Les Néo-Écossais peuvent contribuer à façonner l'avenir à long terme du réseau d'électricité de la province grâce à des consultations publiques sur l'examen du réseau d'électricité.

Energy -- NOTE: A list of public meetings follows this release. Nova Scotians can help define the long-term future of the province's electricity system through public consultation for the Electricity System Review.

Energy -- Energy Minister Andrew Younger announced today, Sept. 3, the government of Nova Scotia will introduce legislation this fall to prohibit high volume hydraulic fracturing for onshore shale gas.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- Classic and antique vehicle enthusiasts will gather this weekend, Sept. 5-7, at Sherbrooke Village in Guysborough County for the 20th annual Sherbrooke Show and Shine.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- Ross Farm Museum will be open only on weekends during September.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Bon nombre de programmes éducatifs connaîtront une expansion cette année, y compris le programme ÉcolesPlus, qui a ajouté quatre écoles. Il est maintenant offert dans plus de 150 écoles afin d'aider les étudiants à se préparer en vue de leur succès scolaire et personnel.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- A number of education programs are expanding this year, including SchoolsPlus, which has added four sites and is now available in more than 150 schools to help prepare students for personal and academic success.

Energy -- Energy Minister Andrew Younger today, Sept. 2, announced funding to help municipalities add alternative fuel vehicles into their fleets.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- The site has been selected and approved for a new, state-of-the-art P-12 school in Bridgetown.

Environment -- NOTE: A list of projects follows this release. Government is providing a total of $147,500 to communities to investigate the causes of flooding and explore solutions.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- NEW WORK