Government of Nova Scotia News

Service Nova Scotia -- More illegal tobacco has been taken off the streets of Nova Scotia following an investigation by Service Nova Scotia's Compliance and Special Investigations Unit.

Business -- Technology entrepreneurs in Halifax will soon have more support at Volta Labs through funding from Innovacorp.

Premier's Office -- Sandra McKenzie, deputy minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, has informed Premier Stephen McNeil of her intention to retire later this year after more than 30 years in the civil service.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- As 118,000 Nova Scotia students head back to class this fall, one of the important life skills they are learning is financial literacy.

Nova Scotia Business Inc. -- Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) has announced a newly approved production through the Nova Scotia Film and Television Production Incentive Fund today, Sept. 12.

Energy -- Halifax residents and students will be better connected to their community with support from the province's sustainable transportation grant program, Connect2.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- CONTINUING WORK

Internal Services -- Government employees are giving back to the communities in which they live and work by raising money for United Way.

Labour and Advanced Education -- A graduate of the Bridgewater Adult High School is this year’s recipient of the Nova Scotia Council of the Federation Literacy Award.

Immigration -- Government has signed two-year agreements with the Cape Breton Partnership and Western Regional Enterprise Network to help employers attract immigrants to fill skilled labour shortages.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Les classes de prématernelle accueilleront bientôt des centaines d'enfants de quatre ans à l'échelle de la province.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Pre-primary classroom doors will soon open to hundreds of four-year-olds across the province.

Justice -- The province will support families and communities through the emotional challenges expected when the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls comes to Nova Scotia next month.

Premier's Office -- Nova Scotia is the first province to obtain membership benefits with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce (CanCham) in Shanghai to help drive export growth and opportunity for Nova Scotia’s exporters in a key market.

Energy -- Wolfville residents and visitors will be better connected to downtown businesses with support from the province's sustainable transportation grant program, Connect2.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- PICTOU COUNTY: Route 376, West River

Fisheries and Aquaculture / Premier's Office -- Nova Scotia’s fresh, premium quality seafood is in the spotlight this week at one of the world’s largest seafood shows.

Innovacorp -- The Province of Nova Scotia and the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) have teamed up to provide greater support for Nova Scotia startups in the ocean and clean technology sectors.

Tourism Nova Scotia -- Trois nominations au conseil d'administration de Tourisme Nouvelle-Écosse ont été annoncées aujourd'hui 5 septembre.

Tourism Nova Scotia -- Three appointments were announced today, Sept. 5, to Tourism Nova Scotia’s board of directors.