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Back to Balance is Working, Op-ed

Finance

April 19, 2011 12:36 PM

FINANCE--Back to Balance is Working, Op-ed
The following is an op-ed piece by Finance Minister Graham Steele.
On April 5, 2011, I introduced the second budget in a four-year plan to get Nova Scotia's finances back to balance.

Province Streamlines Process for Ungranted Crown Lands

Natural Resources

April 19, 2011 12:30 PM

NATURAL RESOURCES--Province Streamlines Process for Ungranted Crown Lands
An amendment introduced today, April 19, will allow the province to release ownership of some ungranted Crown lands in a more timely, efficient manner.

Minister Introduces Amendments to Registry Act and Land Registration Act

Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations

April 19, 2011 12:27 PM

SERVICE NOVA SCOTIA/MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Minister Introduces Amendments to Registry Act and Land Registration Act
The province will be able to offer more efficient access to land registry services with amendments introduced today, April 19.

Archives Makes Historic Maps Available Online

Communities, Culture and Heritage

April 19, 2011 11:38 AM

COMMUNITIES, CULTURE AND HERITAGE--Archives Makes Historic Maps Available Online
Nova Scotians will now be able to explore their province's past through a historic maps collection being made available online by the Nova Scotia Archives.

Province Celebrates Environmental Achievements During Earth Week

Environment

April 19, 2011 11:13 AM

ENVIRONMENT--Province Celebrates Environmental Achievements During Earth Week
Nova Scotians will benefit from a healthier environment thanks to reductions in the province's greenhouse gas emissions.

Good Friday and Easter Sunday Store Hours

Labour and Advanced Education

April 19, 2011 10:19 AM

LABOUR/ADVANCED EDUCATION--Good Friday and Easter Sunday Store Hours
Nova Scotians are reminded that most stores and retail businesses will be closed Good Friday, April 22 and Easter Sunday, April 24. Both of these days are listed as retail closing days under the Retail Business Designated Day Closing Act, which requires these establishments closed.

Province Highlights Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Week

Health and Wellness

April 18, 2011 2:51 PM

HEALTH/WELLNESS--Province Highlights Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Week
The Nova Scotia legislature will be basking in a warm, green glow the next few nights to honour Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Week, which runs until April 24.

Nova Scotia To Become First in North America To Have All LED Streetlights

Energy / Premier's Office

April 18, 2011 1:43 PM

PREMIER'S OFFICE--Nova Scotia To Become First in North America To Have All LED Streetlights
Nova Scotia's roads and highways will soon be lit exclusively with LED lighting, which will reduce energy costs and lower greenhouse-gas and mercury emissions.

Premiers gagnants du concours pour la campagne My Nova Scotia

Economic and Rural Development and Tourism

April 18, 2011 12:12 PM

DÉVELOPPEMENT ÉCONOMIQUE ET RURAL ET TOURISME--Premiers gagnants du concours pour la campagne My Nova Scotia
Percy Paris, ministre du Développement économique et rural et du Tourisme, a annoncé les premiers gagnants du concours pour la campagne touristique régionale My Nova Scotia à Halifax, aujourd'hui 18 avril.

First-round Winners Announced in My Nova Scotia Campaign

Economic and Rural Development and Tourism

April 18, 2011 12:10 PM

ECONOMIC/RURAL DEVELOPMENT/TOURISM--First-round Winners Announced in My Nova Scotia Campaign
Percy Paris, Minister of Economic and Rural Development and Tourism, announced the first round of contest winners in the My Nova Scotia regional tourism campaign in Halifax today, April 18.

Dernière semaine pour soumettre la candidature d'un élève aux Prix du changement positif

Education (to March 26, 2013)

April 18, 2011 11:53 AM

ÉDUCATION--Dernière semaine pour soumettre la candidature d'un élève aux Prix du changement positif
Il ne reste plus qu'une semaine pour soumettre la candidature d'un élève aux Prix du changement positif, en reconnaissance des jeunes qui font une différence dans leurs écoles et leurs communautés.

Final Week to Nominate a Student, Power of Positive Change Awards

Education (to March 26, 2013)

April 18, 2011 11:50 AM

EDUCATION--Final Week to Nominate a Student, Power of Positive Change Awards
One week remains to nominate a student for Nova Scotia's Power of Positive Change Awards, which recognize young people who make a difference in their schools and communities.

Early Signs of White-Nose Syndrome Spreading to Bats

Natural Resources

April 18, 2011 11:27 AM

NATURAL RESOURCES--Early Signs of White-Nose Syndrome Spreading to Bats
Nova Scotians are being asked to help slow the spread of a lethal bat disease, called white-nose syndrome, that has been detected in the little brown bat population in the province.

Premier Dexter Expresses Sadness Over the Death of Allan Blakeney

Premier's Office

April 16, 2011 5:05 PM

PREMIER's OFFICE--Premier Dexter Expresses Sadness Over the Death of Allan Blakeney
Premier Darrell Dexter, today April 16, expressed sadness over the death of native Nova Scotian and former Premier of Saskatchewan, Allan Blakeney.

Weekly Traffic Advisories

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal

April 15, 2011 3:16 PM

TRANSPORTATION/INFRASTRUCTURE RENEWAL--Weekly Traffic Advisories
NEW WORK

Province Invests in Expansion of Cancer Support at Daffodil Place

Health and Wellness / Premier's Office

April 15, 2011 2:22 PM

PREMIER'S OFFICE/HEALTH/WELLNESS--Province Invests in Expansion of Cancer Support at Daffodil Place
Nova Scotians and their families who travel to Halifax for cancer treatment, will soon benefit from additional living accommodations thanks to support announced by Premier Darrell Dexter today, April 15.

Financial Measures Act Introduced

Finance

April 15, 2011 10:16 AM

FINANCE--Financial Measures Act Introduced
Finance Minister Graham Steele introduced the Financial Measures Act today, April 15. The act provides the legislative and regulatory authority for measures in the annual provincial budget.

Legislation Requires Drivers to Yield to Buses

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal

April 15, 2011 10:08 AM

TRANSPORTATION/INFRASTRUCTURE RENEWAL--Legislation Requires Drivers to Yield to Buses
The province is taking steps to make roads safer and more efficient with new legislation that comes into effect May 1. It requires drivers to yield the right of way to buses signalling their intention to re-enter traffic.

Activités de sensibilisation à l'importance du paysage de Grand-Pré

Communities, Culture and Heritage

April 14, 2011 1:37 PM

COMMUNAUTÉS, CULTURE ET PATRIMOINE--Activités de sensibilisation à l'importance du paysage de Grand-Pré
Un symposium au sujet du patrimoine de l'eau et une journée d'activités communautaires font partie des efforts de Nomination Grand-Pré pour informer le public au sujet de son travail visant à obtenir la désignation de site du patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO.

Activities Raise Awareness About the Grand Pré Landscape

Communities, Culture and Heritage

April 14, 2011 1:35 PM

COMMUNITIES, CULTURE AND HERITAGE--Activities Raise Awareness About the Grand Pré Landscape
A symposium about the heritage of water and a day of community events highlight Nomination Grand Pré efforts to keep the public informed about its work to designate the area as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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