Government of Nova Scotia News

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- The plan to connect the entire province through a network of bicycle routes, using trails and roads, reached a major milestone today, Aug. 6, as the first section was opened in Pictou.

Labour and Advanced Education -- Occupational Health and Safety officers are making safety a top priority for landscaping workers this summer.

Energy -- Government has decided to end the community feed-in tariff program after a program review that began in January.

Justice -- Legislation that sets standard time limits to file civil lawsuits will come into force Sept. 1.

Trade Centre Limited -- Trade Centre Ltd. and the Scotiabank Centre annual reports are now available. The reports can be found online at www.tradecentrelimited.com/en/home/abouttcl/corporatepolicies/annualreports/default.aspx .

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- NEW WORK ---

Energy -- An engineer with more than three decades in the international oil and gas industry is the new chair of the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board (CNSOPB).

Human Rights Commission -- An independent human rights restorative board of inquiry in the case of Melissa Clattenburg-Pace and Valerie Clattenburg v. Boutilier's Glen Campground is scheduled to begin Aug. 5.

Public Prosecution Service -- Gayle Karding has been appointed as a Crown attorney in the Dartmouth office of the Public Prosecution Service.

Communities, Culture and Heritage -- Beinn Bhreagh Hall, Baddeck, the summer home of Alexander and Mabel Bell, is now recognized as part of Nova Scotia's built heritage, ensuring the house's exterior and grounds will be conserved in nearly their original state.

Labour and Advanced Education -- Officers from the Department of Labour and Advanced Education's occupational health and safety division continue to investigate the death of a forestry worker who was found in the woods Tuesday, July 28, in Little Narrows, Victoria Co.

Nova Scotia Securities Commission -- The Nova Scotia Securities Commission has approved a settlement agreement with Quadrus Investment Services Ltd.

Regulatory Affairs and Service Effectiveness -- The province's Office of Regulatory Affairs and Service Effectiveness will be well-positioned to work toward a more competitive business environment in Nova Scotia after the hiring of four key staff.

Finance and Treasury Board -- Government released the public accounts for the 2014-15 fiscal year today, July 30.

Health and Wellness -- Le gouvernement souhaite connaître l'opinion des Néo-Écossais au sujet de son plan pour les soins de longue durée et les soins à domicile.

Health and Wellness -- Government wants to hear from Nova Scotians about its plan for long-term and home care.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- Harsh winter storms have caused significant damage to Exhibition Park in Halifax. To maintain public safety, government will be ceasing operation at the 30-year-old facility as of Nov. 16 to avoid any risk moving into winter.

Human Rights Commission -- A complaint sent to an independent Nova Scotia human rights board of inquiry has been settled by the two parties. There was no finding of discrimination.

Natural Resources -- The provincial government is providing $200,000 over the next three years for improvements to Ducks Unlimited Canada's Greenwing Legacy Interpretive Centre and the Shubenacadie Provincial Wildlife Park.

Premier's Office -- Close to 100 students are getting a chance to explore careers in skilled trades this summer.