Government of Nova Scotia News

Cancer Care Nova Scotia -- Cancer Care Nova Scotia and the Nova Scotia Provincial Library have partnered to make six new books about cancer available at all 79 provincial libraries.

Agriculture -- Nova Scotians are invited to visit a farm Sunday, Sept. 20, as many across the province open their gates to visitors.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- Government has issued a tender for an overpass to provide access for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists across the soon-to-be twinned Highway 125 in Sydney.

Immigration -- NOTE: Facts about Nova Scotia Immigration follows this release. Government has successfully negotiated an increase of 300 immigration nominations for its two new express entry streams, nearly doubling the province's total nomination allocation for 2015.

Environment -- NOTE: The following is an op-ed piece from Environment Minister Andrew Younger. With many viewpoints being expressed, it's important to understand the province's position on proposed regulatory changes for solid waste.

Natural Resources -- CORRECTION: To the item sent at about 1 p.m., Monday, Sept. 14, to clarify the start of deer hunting season for those using muzzleloaders in the second paragraph. Hunting season begins today, Sept. 14, in a limited capacity.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- CAPE BRETON REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Trunk 125, Exit 6

Agriculture -- September is the height of the harvest season and a unique opportunity to support local farmers and businesses.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Quatre collectivités ont maintenant accès à davantage de services de soutien à l'intention des jeunes enfants à la suite de l'ouverture officielle de quatre nouveaux centres de la petite enfance.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Four communities now have access to increased supports for young children with the official opening of four new early years centres.

Natural Resources -- Hunting season begins today, Sept. 14, in a limited capacity.

Energy -- Government is supporting sustainable transportation projects in New Ross and Lockeport that will help connect community hubs and promote active living.

Natural Resources / Agriculture -- Government has issued a request for proposals to grow, manage and harvest wild blueberries on Crown land.

Energy -- Government is supporting two sustainable transportation projects in the Sackville area that will help connect community hubs and promote active living.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- NEW WORK ---

Municipal Affairs -- Municipal Affairs Minister Zach Churchill announced today, Sept. 11, Doug Keefe, a former provincial deputy minister and Alphonse MacNeil, a former RCMP commanding officer, have been appointed co-leads for the review on fuel supply management.

Labour and Advanced Education -- Andy Ewing overcame obstacles that would have caused many to abandon their educational goals.

Energy -- A new trail system in Bridgewater will connect a neighbourhood to a park, a sports field and businesses.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Les écoles de toute la province célèbrent la Journée contre l'intimidation, aujourd'hui 10 septembre.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- Schools across the province are celebrating Stand Up Against Bullying Day today, Sept. 10.