32 releases issued in the past week
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Final Tender Awarded for New Jail
Justice
July 3, 2012 1:15 PM
JUSTICE--Final Tender Awarded for New Jail
The province is creating good jobs and investing in the economy by building the province's newest jail, the Northeast Nova Scotia Correctional Facility.
Investment Pays Off with Jobs and Safer Highways, op-ed
Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal
July 3, 2012 10:06 AM
TRANSPORTATION/INFRASTRUCTURE RENEWAL--Investment Pays Off with Jobs and Safer Highways, op-ed
NOTE: The following is an op-ed piece from Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal Minister Maurice Smith.
The province is repairing more roads and keeping more communities strong.
Agriculture Workshops Offered
Agriculture
July 3, 2012 9:47 AM
AGRICULTURE--Agriculture Workshops Offered
Nova Scotians who run small farms or are thinking about starting one will learn agricultural and business skills at workshops in Pictou on Monday, July 30 as part the annual Celebration of Small-Scale Farming.
La Nouvelle-Écosse célèbre l'inscription de Grand-Pré comme site du patrimoine mondial
Communities, Culture and Heritage
June 30, 2012 10:37 AM
COMMUNAUTÉS, CULTURE ET PATRIMOINE--La Nouvelle-Écosse célèbre l'inscription de Grand-Pré comme site du patrimoine mondial
Après cinq ans de travail ardu par tous les ordres de gouvernement et les membres de la communauté, le paysage historique et culturel de Grand-Pré est devenu le plus récent site du patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO de la Nouvelle-Écosse, aujourd'hui 29 juin.
Nova Scotia Celebrates Grand Pré as World Heritage Site
Communities, Culture and Heritage
June 30, 2012 10:33 AM
COMMUNITIES, CULTURE AND HERITAGE--Nova Scotia Celebrates Grand Pré as World Heritage Site
NOTE: A social media version of this release, with hi-res, downloadable photos, is available at http://novascotia.ca/news/smr/2012-06-30-Grand-Pre .
After five years of hard work by all levels of government and community members, the historic and cultural landscape of Grand Pré became Nova Scotia's newest UNESCO World Heritage Site today, June 29.
Weekly Traffic Advisories
Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal
June 29, 2012 2:15 PM
TRANSPORTATION/INFRASTRUCTURE RENEWAL--Weekly Traffic Advisories
NEW WORK
Premier Thanks Outgoing MLA
Premier's Office
June 29, 2012 1:28 PM
PREMIER'S OFFICE--Premier Thanks Outgoing MLA
Premier Darrell Dexter today, June 29, thanked Digby-Annapolis MLA Harold "Junior" Theriault for his years of service to the province and his constituents, and wished him all the best in the future.
Commentaires du public invités au sujet de la loi sur les services de santé et l'assurance
Health and Wellness
June 29, 2012 11:41 AM
SANTÉ ET MIEUX-ÊTRE--Commentaires du public invités au sujet de la loi sur les services de santé et l'assurance
Le gouvernement provincial consulte les Néo-Écossais sur la mise à jour d'une loi qui renforcera et protégera le système de soins de santé de la Nouvelle-Écosse.
Government Seeks Public Input on Health Services and Insurance Act
Health and Wellness
June 29, 2012 11:39 AM
HEALTH/WELLNESS--Government Seeks Public Input on Health Services and Insurance Act
The province is consulting Nova Scotians on updated legislation that will strengthen and protect Nova Scotia's health-care system.
NSLC Announces Year-end Results
Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation
June 29, 2012 11:11 AM
N.S. LIQUOR CORP.--NSLC Announces Year-end Results
The Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation today, June 29, released its year-end results from April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2012.
Protégez-vous contre la chaleur cet été
Health and Wellness
June 29, 2012 9:39 AM
SANTÉ ET MIEUX-ÊTRE--Protégez-vous contre la chaleur cet été
Les Néo-Écossais peuvent se protéger contre la chaleur cet été en surveillant la température et en évitant les maladies causées par la chaleur.
Beat the Heat this Summer
Health and Wellness
June 29, 2012 9:35 AM
HEALTH/WELLNESS--Beat the Heat this Summer
Nova Scotians can beat the heat this summer by keeping an eye on the temperature and protecting themselves from heat-related illness.
Provincial 4-H Camp Opens for the 40th Season
Agriculture
June 29, 2012 9:22 AM
AGRICULTURE--Provincial 4-H Camp Opens for the 40th Season
Two hundred 4-H members will embark on summer adventures as Camp Rankin opens for its 40th season on the shores of the Bras d'Or Lakes from July 1 to Aug. 3.
2012 Johnstone Scholarship Awarded
Labour and Advanced Education
June 28, 2012 9:00 PM
LABOUR/ADVANCED EDUCATION--2012 Johnstone Scholarship Awarded
Grade 12 graduate Lucy Wallace of Wolfville is the 2012 recipient of the province's $6,000 Dr. P. Anthony Johnstone Memorial Entrance Scholarship.
Diamond Jubilee Open House
House of Assembly
June 28, 2012 2:02 PM
HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY--Diamond Jubilee Open House
Nova Scotians and visitors are invited to an open house on Thursday, July 5, at historic Province House in Halifax, to celebrate Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee.
Province Updates Progress on Auditor General Recommendations
Treasury Board
June 28, 2012 1:32 PM
TREASURY BOARD--Province Updates Progress on Auditor General Recommendations
The province released its biannual progress report on recommendations made by the office of the auditor general today, June 28.
Holiday Store Hours
Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation
June 28, 2012 1:20 PM
N.S. LIQUOR CORP.--Holiday Store Hours
Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC) retail stores will be open regular hours Sunday, July 1, and closed for Canada Day on Monday July 2.
Province Celebrates Pride
Premier's Office / Communities, Culture and Heritage
June 28, 2012 12:10 PM
PREMIER'S OFFICE--Province Celebrates Pride
Premier Darrell Dexter helped raise the Pride flag at Province House in Halifax today, June 28, to recognize and celebrate the contributions of the province's lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) community.
Minister Discusses Policing Challenges, Solutions at Conference
Justice
June 28, 2012 12:05 PM
JUSTICE--Minister Discusses Policing Challenges, Solutions at Conference
Justice Minister Ross Landry is attending an annual conference in Ottawa today, June 28, to discuss national policing issues and solutions to help keep Nova Scotians safe.
Reduced Ambulance Fees in Effect July 1
Health and Wellness
June 28, 2012 10:13 AM
HEALTH/WELLNESS--Reduced Ambulance Fees in Effect July 1
The province is reducing ambulance fees for Nova Scotians living in licensed long-term care facilities or who have reduced mobility, effective Sunday, July 1.
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