Government of Nova Scotia News
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Press releases from the Government of Nova Scotia. Distributed by Communications Nova Scotia.
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Date limite pour les commentaires du public sur l'utilisation des chiens d'assistance
Justice -- Le gouvernement continue de recueillir des commentaires sur la manière de protéger les droits des gens qui dépendent d'un chien-guide ou d'un chien d'assistance. La date limite pour soumettre des commentaires est le 31 juillet.
Deadline for Public Input on Use of Service Dogs
Justice -- Government continues to seek feedback on how to protect the rights of people who rely on guide and service dogs. The deadline for submitting comments is July 31.
International Partnership Advances Nova Scotia's Tidal Industry
Energy -- Nova Scotia is advancing its leadership position in the tidal industry with two new international research grants.
New Program Supports Blueberry Expansion
Agriculture -- Nova Scotia's wild blueberry farmers will have access to new funding that will allow them to increase and expand production.
Savoir nager pour être en sécurité près de l'eau
Health and Wellness -- Pendant la Semaine nationale de prévention de la noyade, qui se déroule du 19 au 25 juillet, on rappelle aux Néo-Écossais que le fait d'apprendre à nager est une bonne façon d'améliorer la sécurité dans l'eau.
Learning to Swim Increases Safety Around Water
Health and Wellness -- During National Drowning Prevention Week, from July 19-25, Nova Scotians are reminded that learning to swim is one way to increase safety in and around water.
Weekly Traffic Advisories
Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- NEW WORK
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Premier Puts Enforcement of Child Support Orders on National Agenda
Premier's Office -- Provinces and territories will work together to trace and locate parents who are not paying court-ordered child support.
Deal Enhances Training and Mobility for Shipbuilding and Marine Workers
Premier's Office -- Nova Scotia and British Columbia are teaming up to enhance workforce training and increase the mobility of skilled workers between the two provinces.
Officers Investigate Workplace Fatality
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 man who drowned at Nova Scotia Power's Annapolis Royal tidal power station Wednesday, July 15.
Canadian Premiers Unite to Help Apprentices Train More Quickly and Easily
Premier's Office -- The Canadian premiers approved an apprentice mobility protocol today, July 16, making it easier for apprentices to move between provinces and territories while completing their training.
Kennetcook Wastewater Request Approved
Environment -- The Department of Environment has authorized a request from Atlantic Industrial Services to begin treatment and disposal of hydraulic fracturing wastewater stored in two holding ponds near Kennetcook, Hants County.
Global Tech Corporation Chooses Nova Scotia for Expansion
Nova Scotia Business Inc. -- IGATE Corporation, an integrated technology and operations-based solutions provider, based in New Jersey, has chosen Nova Scotia for its Canadian expansion plans.
Small-scale Farmers Celebrated at Small Farm Expo
Agriculture -- Aspiring, new and experienced farmers will have an opportunity to expand their knowledge and skills at farmer-led workshops and demonstrations at this year's Small Farm Expo.
Un financement à l'appui du transport accessible
Municipal Affairs -- REMARQUE : Une liste des projets est présentée à la fin du communiqué de presse.
Les Néo-Écossais auront plus facilement accès à un moyen de transport sécuritaire, abordable et accessible grâce au Programme d'aide au transport accessible.
Funding Supports Accessible Transportation
Municipal Affairs -- NOTE: A list of projects follows this release.
Nova Scotians will have easier access to safe, affordable and accessible transportation thanks to the Accessible Transportation Assistance Program.
Celebrating Pride in Our Communities, Op-ed
Human Rights Commission -- NOTE: The following is an op-ed piece from Eunice Harker, chair of the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission. Halifax Pride Festival is July 16-26.
As this year's Halifax Pride Festival theme "It's Your Pride" suggests, pride is deeply personal. It bolsters an individual sense of belonging, respect and dignity. It is the actualization of living a life free from discrimination.
Spend a Day in the Park
Natural Resources -- Nova Scotians can enjoy celebrations at many provincial parks on Saturday, July 18, to mark Canada's Parks Day.
Un financement à l'appui de l'amélioration des services de transport en commun
Municipal Affairs -- REMARQUE : Une liste des projets est présentée à la fin du communiqué de presse.
Mark Furey, ministre des Affaires municipales, a annoncé aujourd'hui 15 juillet du financement pour 12 projets dans le cadre du Programme de financement de projets de transport en commun.
Funding Supports New and Improved Transit Services
Municipal Affairs -- NOTE: A list of projects follows this release.
Municipal Affairs Minister Mark Furey announced funding for 12 projects under the Nova Scotia Transit Research Incentive Program today, July 15.