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$50,000 for Child Care Resource and Referral Services, Church Point

Community Services

November 20, 2002 10:31 AM

COMMUNITY SERVICES--$50,000 for Child Care Resource and Referral Services, Church Point
Young Nova Scotians are growing up great through Early Childhood Development initiatives. The provincial government announced $500,000 to establish Child Care Resource and Referral Services across Nova Scotia, today, Nov. 20, National Child Day. Le Centre provincial de ressources prescolaires of Church Point is one of 10 sites in the province to receive a $50,000 grant under the initiative.

Joint Statement by Ministers of Energy and Environment

Energy

November 19, 2002 5:08 PM

ENERGY--Joint Statement by Ministers of Energy and Environment
NOTE: The following statement was released today, Nov. 19, by Gordon Balser, Nova Scotia Minister of Energy, and Chester Gillan, Minister of the Environment for Prince Edward Island -- co-chairs of the Joint Ministers of Energy and the Environment. A copy of the Nov. 14 letter mentioned below is included following the contact information.
On Oct. 28 the provinces and territories invited the federal government to work in partnership in creating a truly Canadian plan to address climate change through a collaborative approach. Twelve principles were released to be incorporated into a national plan on reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Nouveau Wines Arrive

Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation

November 19, 2002 3:18 PM

N.S. LIQUOR CORP.--Nouveau Wines Arrive
November may herald the start of a long, cold winter -- but for wine lovers, it is the time to toast the first wines bottled from the northern hemisphere's grape harvest.

Process to Improve Services for Nova Scotians with Disabilities

Community Services

November 19, 2002 12:15 PM

COMMUNITY SERVICES--Process to Improve Services for Nova Scotians with Disabilities
Nova Scotians are being asked to give their thoughts on services for people with disabilities who need support to live in the community, Community Services Minister Peter Christie announced today, Nov. 19.

Research Funding Announced for Saint Mary's University

Education (to March 26, 2013)

November 19, 2002 10:31 AM

EDUCATION--Research Funding Announced for Saint Mary's University
Almost $270,000 from the Nova Scotia Research and Innovation Trust Fund is helping Saint Mary's University to buy new equipment for its researchers.

Student Drug Use 2002 Survey Findings

Health (To Jan. 11)

November 19, 2002 10:09 AM

HEALTH--Student Drug Use 2002 Survey Findings
Fewer students are smoking and more young Nova Scotians are drug- free as a result, according to the latest research on drug use among Nova Scotia's junior and senior high school students. The 2002 Nova Scotia Drug Use Survey, released today, Nov. 19, shows that 13 per cent fewer students smoke cigarettes and, as a result, the number of students who do not use any drugs has increased to 40 per cent since 1998. Nov. 17-23 is Addiction Awareness Week.

Government to Increase Benefits to Injured

Environment and Labour (to April 1/08)

November 19, 2002 0:56 AM

ENVIRONMENT/LABOUR--Government to Increase Benefits to Injured Workers
Changes to the Workers' Compensation Act introduced today, Nov. 19, will improve benefits for Nova Scotia workers injured before March 23, 1990. David Morse, Minister of Environment and Labour, introduced the amendment at the request of the directors of the Workers' Compensation Board, who unanimously approved the step at their last board meeting.

Traffic Advisory, Highway 104, Cumberland County

Transportation and Public Works (to Oct. 23 2007)

November 18, 2002 3:43 PM

TRANSPORTATION/PUBLIC WORKS--Traffic Advisory, Highway 104, Cumberland County
Drivers of large trucks and buses are advised to use extreme caution on Trans-Canada Highway 104 through Cumberland County

Boston Tree Finds New Home

Tourism and Culture (to Dec. 01/03)

November 18, 2002 1:38 PM

TOURISM/CULTURE--Boston Tree Finds New Home
Nova Scotia's annual gift to Boston is moving to a new home on the Boston Common this year. For the past 30 years, the traditional holiday tree stood in front of the Prudential Center.

Call 9-1-1 for Poison Emergencies

Emergency Measures Organization (to Dec. 19, 2005)

November 18, 2002 1:34 PM

EMERGENCY MEASURES ORGANIZATION--Call 9-1-1 for Poison Emergencies
Do you know what to do if your child swallows a few tablets of your pain medication or a household cleaner splashes in your eye? Don't wait for symptoms to appear, call 9-1-1 immediately.

Research Awards Named in Honour of Cancer Advocate

Cancer Care Nova Scotia

November 18, 2002 12:30 PM

CANCER CARE N.S.--Research Awards Named in Honour of Cancer Advocate
Cancer Care Nova Scotia's student research awards were recently named the Norah Stephen Oncology Scholar Awards in honour of retiring board member Norah Stephen. A cancer survivor and advocate, she has been a dedicated volunteer with the Nova Scotia cancer system for almost 30 years.

Weekly Traffic Advisories

Transportation and Public Works (to Oct. 23 2007)

November 15, 2002 1:46 PM

TRANSPORTATION/PUBLIC WORKS--Weekly Traffic Advisories
NEW WORK

New Affordable Housing for Valley Residents

Community Services

November 15, 2002 12:32 PM

COMMUNITY SERVICES--New Affordable Housing for Valley Residents
Community Services Minister Peter Christie and Robert Thibault, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, on behalf of David Collenette, Minister of Transport and Minister responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, announced a new $1.3-million affordable housing development for low-to-moderate income families in the Annapolis Valley today, Nov. 15.

Annapolis Communities to Receive Infrastructure Funding

Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations

November 15, 2002 9:57 AM

SERVICE NOVA SCOTIA/MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Annapolis Communities to Receive Infrastructure Funding
Five Annapolis communities will soon see improved municipal water and sewer services because of $1,154,079 in projects funded through the Canada-Nova Scotia Infrastructure Program.

Argyle Communities to Receive Infrastructure Funding

Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations

November 15, 2002 9:51 AM

SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Argyle Communities to Receive Infrastructure Funding
A new construction and demolition debris disposal site will be built in the Municipality of Argyle because of a $300,190 project funded through the Canada-Nova Scotia Infrastructure Program.

Infrastructure Program to Bring Upgrades to Digby

Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations

November 15, 2002 9:46 AM

SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Infrastructure Program to Bring Upgrades to Digby
Extensive upgrades to streets and water and sewer systems in the Town of Digby will soon begin because of a $539,574 project funded through the Canada-Nova Scotia Infrastructure Program.

Improved Drinking Water Supply for Dingwall

Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations

November 15, 2002 9:39 AM

SERVICE N.S/MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Improved Drinking Water Supply for Dingwall
Residents of Dingwall, Victoria Co., can look forward to a healthier water supply because of a $500,000 project funded through the Canada-Nova Scotia Infrastructure Program.

Richmond Communities to Receive Infrastructure Funding

Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations

November 15, 2002 9:35 AM

SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Richmond Communities to Receive Infrastructure Funding
The communities of Louisdale and Evanston will soon have better water storage capabilities because of an $866,333 project funded through the Canada-Nova Scotia Infrastructure Program.

Infrastructure Program Invests in Projects Worth $3.3 Million

Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations

November 15, 2002 9:15 AM

SERVICE NOVA SCOTIA/MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Infrastructure Program Invests in Projects Worth $3.3 Million
Ten projects got the green light today, Nov. 15, in one of a series of federal-provincial infrastructure funding announcements.

Status of Nova Scotia Wild Plant Species Assessed

Natural Resources

November 14, 2002 11:52 AM

NATURAL RESOURCES--Status of Nova Scotia Wild Plant Species Assessed
Information on more than 1,600 wild plant species found in Nova Scotia is now available on the Department of Natural Resources' Web site.

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