Government of Nova Scotia

Premier Darrell Dexter speaks with first responders after the unveiling ceremony.

Highway Honours Nova Scotia Heroes

The province is paying tribute to the men and women who risk their lives every day to keep Nova Scotians healthy and safe by renaming a section of Highway 111 the Highway of Heroes.

 
 
Colibri software developer Alex Sanford showing Education Minister Ramona Jennex the new software at a computer.

Creating Jobs Here for Students

The province is teaming up with businesses to help recent graduates stay in Nova Scotia through student employment programs.

 
 
Torontonians listen to speakers at a promotion at the Peggy's Cove lighthouse installation at the corner of Bay and Wellington streets in downtown Toronto.

Lighthouse Promotion to Draw Toronto Visitors

Torontonians will take in the wonder of the Peggy's Cove lighthouse as a 28-foot replica of the iconic lighthouse sits at the corner of Bay and Wellington streets in downtown Toronto.

 
 
Premier Darrell Dexter talks with people from the Halifax Youth Advocate Program's Girls United, which will help girls at risk.

Helping Young Women Build Futures

The province is helping more young Nova Scotians to take part in activities that connect them to their community, develop their futures and build their confidence with a new Lighthouses Program Partnership.

 
 
MLA Becky Kent, on behalf of Labour and Advanced Education Minister Frank Corbett, chats with Jean Claude Fortes, of NSCC, after announcing a new business program for tradespeople.

New Program to Help Tradespeople in Business

Tradespeople in Atlantic Canada are getting more help to succeed as managers and business owners with the Atlantic Trades Business Seal Program.

 
 
Premier Darrell Dexter and Daniel Boyd, co-founder of ABK Biomedical, share a laugh as ABK co-founder Sharon Cehoe (left), and intern Nancy Kilcup look on.

Venture Capital Fund Open for Business

High-potential companies in Atlantic Canada now have more access to the funds they need to grow and compete in the international marketplace with Build Ventures, a privately managed venture capital fund.