Government of Nova Scotia News

Health and Wellness -- Le Dr Robert Strang, administrateur en chef de la santé publique de la Nouvelle-Écosse, alerte le public en lui indiquant de ne pas manger certains produits de poulet cru pané et congelé vendus sous les marques Compliments et sans nom.

Health and Wellness -- Nova Scotia's chief public health officer, Dr. Robert Strang, is alerting the public not to eat Compliments and No Name brands of frozen uncooked breaded chicken products.

Nova Scotia Business Inc. -- Nova Scotia Business Inc. has two new programs to encourage and increase exports and private-sector growth in the province.

Aboriginal Affairs -- The Eskasoni International Competition Powwow, slated for July 3 to July 5, officially kicks off the summer powwow season in Nova Scotia. Five others are planned during July, August and September.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- L'année scolaire prend fin le mardi 30 juin mais le ministère de l'Éducation et du Développement de la petite enfance continuera de préparer les changements au système d’éducation qui entreront en vigueur en septembre.

Education and Early Childhood Development -- The school year ends Tuesday, June 30, but the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development will keep busy preparing for changes to the education system in September.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal / Communities, Culture and Heritage -- The Bluenose II public harbour tour schedule has been posted now that Capt. Phil Watson has deemed the crew ready to sail.

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal -- HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Highway 102 Southbound, Fall River Ramps Closed

Health and Wellness -- NOTE: The following is an op-ed piece from Health and Wellness Minister Leo Glavine. There has been a lot of talk lately about home care in our province. I would like to be clear that government is absolutely committed to quality home care in Nova Scotia.

Service Nova Scotia -- More illegal tobacco has been removed from the streets of Nova Scotia as a result of a joint investigation by Service Nova Scotia, RCMP and the Pictou County Integrated Street Crime Enforcement Unit.

Health and Wellness -- NOTE: A list of grants in the Highland region follows this release. Upgrading the playground at Antigonish Education Centre is one of 10 recreation projects in the Highland region receiving grants to support fun and physical activity for Nova Scotians.

Health and Wellness -- NOTE: A list of grants in the South Shore region follows this release. A new park in Bridgewater is one of nine recreation projects in the South Shore region receiving grants to support fun and physical activity for Nova Scotians.

Council of Atlantic Premiers -- Atlantic premiers are working together to advance an agenda for sustainable growth through collaboration on apprentice mobility, regulatory alignment, health care, climate change, energy and promoting Atlantic Canada.

Premier's Office -- Nova Scotia is making it easier for apprentices to work across the Atlantic region.

Health and Wellness -- NOTE: A list of grants in the Central region follows this release. A new trail in a provincial park in Spryfield is one of 14 recreation projects in the Central region receiving grants to support fun and physical activity for Nova Scotians.   The region's grants totalling $540,000 were announced today, June 26, through the Recreation Facility Development Program.   "Trails, ball fields and playgrounds are some of the recreation facilities where Nova Scotians can enjoy the outdoors while being physically active," said Halifax Atlantic MLA Brendan Maguire, on behalf of Health and Wellness Minister Leo Glavine. "We're investing nearly $1.7 million for 65 new and upgraded facilities around the province so that people have many opportunities to make physical activity a part of their daily lives."   The Long Lake Provincial Park Association will use $40,000 to start developing a new trail in the park off Northwest Arm Drive.   "The community is very pleased that we were chosen to receive this funding," said Donna Flemming, chair of the association. "It will go a long way to the development of trailheads and trails for use by so many, which will improve the lives and the health of our residents."   The grants help community groups, municipalities and other not-for-profit organizations develop facilities to increase public participation in sport and physical recreation. Examples include renovations to buildings, developing and maintaining walking trails, and building and upgrading fields for sport and recreation.   The grants support Thrive!, government's plan for a healthier Nova Scotia. The plan aims to create supportive environments for healthy eating and physical activity. Learn more at http://thrive.novascotia.ca .   FOR BROADCAST USE:        A new trail in a provincial park in Spryfield is one of 14   recreation projects in the ntral region receiving grants to

Agriculture -- The Nova Scotia Provincial Exhibition Commission has a new board focused on accountability and long-term sustainability for the facility.

Public Service Commission -- Pride recognition events have expanded provincewide to include Yarmouth, Halifax, Port Hawkesbury and Sydney.

Health and Wellness -- Inverness-area residents no longer have to travel to Sydney or Antigonish every time they need a CT scan now that there is a scanner in their community hospital.

Nova Scotia Business Inc. -- Nova Scotia Business Inc. will begin to accept applications for the new Nova Scotia Film and Television Production Incentive Fund on Thursday, July 2.

Finance and Treasury Board / Business -- Eligibility requirements for the new Film and Television Production Incentive Fund are now available. Nova Scotia Business Inc. will begin accepting applications for the fund Thursday, July 2.