Government of Nova Scotia News

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- YARMOUTH COUNTY: Highway 103

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- ANTIGONISH COUNTY: Highway 104

Lieutenant Governor -- Three Nova Scotian wines have been selected to receive the Lieutenant Governor's Award for Excellence in Nova Scotia Wines.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- ANTIGONISH COUNTY: Old Highway 104

Municipal Affairs -- NOTE: A list of projects follows this release. Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Karen Casey, on behalf of the Municipal Affairs Minister, announced funding for improvements to 18 Royal Canadian Legion branches today, July 24.

Municipal Affairs -- Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Karen Casey, on behalf of the Municipal Affairs Minister, announced funding for two projects under the Flood Risk Infrastructure Investment Program today, July 24.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- NEW WORK ---

Premier's Office -- Premier Stephen McNeil announced changes to Executive Council today, July 24.

Service Nova Scotia -- The 2014-15 Nova Scotia Annual Gaming Report is available on the Service Nova Scotia website at http://novascotia.ca/sns/access/alcohol-gaming/publications.asp .

Nova Scotia Provincial Lotteries and Casino Corporation -- Gaming revenue remains largely unchanged for the second year in a row.

Natural Resources -- Le ministère des Ressources naturelles lève l'interdiction de chasser le dimanche pour les deux premiers dimanches de la saison de chasse générale au chevreuil.

Natural Resources -- The Department of Natural Resources is lifting the ban on Sunday hunting for the first two Sundays of general deer hunting season.

Community Services -- For the first time, the province is reaching out to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) community through a social media campaign to encourage members to consider becoming foster parents.

Justice -- Halifax Regional Police and the provincial government are hoping to receive more information about the death of Naomi Wendy Kidston through the Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program.

Natural Resources / Energy -- Energy and mines ministers from across the country concluded discussions on the responsible growth of Canada's natural resources and energy sectors at their annual meeting today, July 21, in Halifax.

Natural Resources / Energy -- Les ministres de l'Énergie et des Mines de tout le pays ont conclu leurs discussions sur la croissance responsable des secteurs des ressources naturelles et de l'énergie du Canada dans le cadre de leur rencontre annuelle, aujourd'hui 21 juillet, à Halifax.

oneNS Coalition -- The ONE Nova Scotia Coalition will meet today, July 21, in Dartmouth to discuss how closely connected groups and businesses can work together to enhance their role in Nova Scotia's economy.

Service Nova Scotia -- Service Nova Scotia is looking to see if there is industry interest and expertise to partner with government to provide some registry services.

Energy -- Un partenariat renouvelé entre la Nouvelle-Écosse et la Colombie-Britannique permettra de faire progresser l'industrie de l'énergie marine renouvelable du Canada.

Energy -- A renewed partnership between Nova Scotia and British Columbia will advance Canada's marine renewable energy industry.