Government of Nova Scotia

Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Ramona Jennex and Health and Wellness Minister David Wilson look at artwork with students from Hillside Park Elementary School in Lower Sackville.

Access to Services, After School Programs Expands

An expanding initiative will help hundreds more students and families access health services, learning resources and after-school programs.

 
 
Agriculture Minister John MacDonell talks about Buy Local with Georges Island in the background.

Select Nova Scotia Sponsors Georges Island Picnic

This summer, Nova Scotians can reconnect with Halifax's historic past and enjoy local fare at a community picnic on Georges Island with the inaugural Picnic in the Past, July 20-21.

 
 
Text: Health and Wellness Minister David Wilson chats with veteran Earl Noiles and Gini Cruikshank.

Pictou Veterans to Get Home-cooked Meals

Veterans living at the Sutherland Harris Memorial Hospital in Pictou will once again have home-cooked meals.

 
 
Premier Darrell Dexter laughs with people attending the Seniors Community Wheelchair Loan Program launch.

Program Improves Seniors' Access to Wheelchairs

The new provincial Seniors Community Wheelchair Loan Program will help hundreds more low-income seniors get the support they need to stay in their homes and communities longer.

 
 
(From left) Premier Darrell Dexter and federal Minister of Natural Resources Joe Oliver at the announcement on the Halifax waterfront.

Province, Ottawa Strengthen Offshore Petroleum Laws

The province and federal government are strengthening laws and regulations on offshore oil and gas activity and exploration.

 
 
(from left) MLA Lenore Zann, speaking on behalf of Community Services Minister Denise Peterson-Rafuse, Premier Darrell Dexter and  Truro Mayor Bill Mills at the housing announcement.

Truro Families Benefit from New Housing Program

The first partnership in province's new housing strategy will help revitalize Truro and encourage more young families to put down roots.

 
 
Deputy Premier Frank Corbett talks to employees Denise Ferguson and Alice Gouthro during his tour of the Maintenance Enforcement Office.

Government Office Brings Jobs to New Waterford

More people are working, and local businesses are seeing more customers, thanks to the opening of a new provincial office in New Waterford. The office opened up on June 10, bringing 35 new jobs to the Cape Breton town.