Government of Nova Scotia

  1. A man and a young girl sit around a campfire
    Provincial Parks Campsite Reservation Line to Open

    The reservation line for booking provincial park campsites will open Saturday, April 2, with an improved website design to make online reservations easier.

  2. Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Karen Casey and Grade 9 student Cheyenne Hardy sign a poster board highlighting aspects of the co-ordinated program.
    Province Announces Partnerships to Benefit Children, Youth and Families

    Children, youth and families living in Dartmouth North and other parts of Nova Scotia will benefit from two new partnerships announced today, March 31, by the province.

  3. Finance and Treasury Board Minister Randy Delorey Addresses the crowd at the Halifax Chamber of Commerce. 
    Budget That Invests in Nova Scotians Coming April 19

    Finance and Treasury Board Minister Randy Delorey addressed a crowd at the Halifax Chamber of Commerce, saying the government's commitment to protecting its financial health remains.

  4. From left: Agriculture Minister Keith Colwell, Premier Stephen McNeil, Scott Brison, president of the Treasury Board of Canada, Dr. Anthony Tong , Acadia University and Ray Ivany, president of Acadia University.
    Investment in Wine Lab at Acadia Supports Industry Growth

    Nova Scotia's growing wine industry will benefit from a new lab at Acadia University thanks to funding from the provincial and federal governments.

  5. Changes to Nova Scotia's Graduated Driver's Licence program will help reduce crashes and injury risk for new drivers
    Change to the Graduated Driver's Licence Program Takes Effect April 1

    Starting April 1, the learner or beginner phase of the Graduated Driver’s Licence program will increase to 12 months.

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    Information and services for people who live and work in Nova Scotia.

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  • Order of Nova Scotia

    The Order of Nova Scotia is the highest honour of the Province of Nova Scotia.

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  • Make It Here

    Connecting workers with help to enter the workforce and employers with supports to hire and train.

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  • Seniors’ Pharmacare Program

    The provincial drug insurance plan that helps eligible seniors with the cost of their prescription drugs.

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  • Tourism

    The official tourism website for Nova Scotia, Canada.

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  • Refugee Response

    Nova Scotia is preparing for the arrival of refugees to Canada.

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  • Student Assistance

    Nova Scotia graduates can now apply to have government pay the interest on their provincial student loans.

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