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Workplace Health and Safety Fines Rise

Labour and Advanced Education

April 14, 2011 12:12 PM

LABOUR/ADVANCED EDUCATION--Workplace Health and Safety Fines Rise
In a move designed to make workplaces safer, legislation was introduced today, April 14, that would increase fines levied under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Le programme ÉcolesPlus maintenant offert dans tous les conseils scolaires

Education (to March 26, 2013)

April 14, 2011 11:07 AM

ÉDUCATION--Le programme ÉcolesPlus maintenant offert dans tous les conseils scolaires
REMARQUE : La liste de toutes les nouvelles écoles participant au programme suit ce communiqué.
Le gouvernement provincial améliore la vie des enfants, des jeunes et des familles en offrant des services clés dans les écoles des communautés, permettant ainsi aux familles d'accéder aux services au moment et à l'endroit où ils en ont besoin.

SchoolsPlus Expanded to All School Boards

Education (to March 26, 2013)

April 14, 2011 11:06 AM

EDUCATION--SchoolsPlus Expanded to All School Boards
NOTE: The list of new SchoolsPlus sites follows this release.
The province is making life better for children, youth and families by providing access to key services in community schools, ensuring families can access services when and where they need them.

Students Learn History, Film-making

Education (to March 26, 2013)

April 13, 2011 3:48 PM

EDUCATION--Students Learn History, Film-making
From harvesting the bark to the final touches, 10 Nova Scotia students have participated in making an ocean-going, birch-bark canoe and learned about film-making in one unique experience.

New Public Procurement Act Introduced

Economic and Rural Development and Tourism

April 13, 2011 2:23 PM

ECONOMIC/RURAL DEVELOPMENT/TOURISM--New Public Procurement Act Introduced
An initiative to ensure all public sector entities, such as hospitals, schools, municipalities and government departments, work together to get taxpayers the best value for the goods and services they buy will be moved forward with a new act introduced in the legislature today, April 13.

ecoNova Scotia's Successes Celebrated in Final Report

Environment

April 13, 2011 2:08 PM

ENVIRONMENT--ecoNova Scotia's Successes Celebrated in Final Report
The environment and the economy continue to benefit from the ecoNova Scotia program, according to the final report tabled today, April 13, by Environment Minister Sterling Belliveau.

Plus grande protection pour les bénévoles dans les écoles

Education (to March 26, 2013)

April 13, 2011 1:45 PM

ÉDUCATION--Plus grande protection pour les bénévoles dans les écoles
Les Néo-Écossais qui sont bénévoles dans les écoles lors d'activités communautaires d'apprentissage ou d'autres activités scolaires sont maintenant assurés en cas de blessures accidentelles subies dans le cadre de leurs fonctions.

Insurance Coverage for School Volunteers Expanded

Education (to March 26, 2013)

April 13, 2011 1:40 PM

EDUCATION--Insurance Coverage for School Volunteers Expanded
Nova Scotians who volunteer at schools for community-based learning and other school activities are now insured for accidental injuries while on duty.

911 System Gets Major Upgrade

Emergency Management Office

April 13, 2011 1:36 PM

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OFFICE--911 System Gets Major Upgrade
The province's 911 system is being replaced to ensure it remains reliable and continues to keep Nova Scotians in all regions safe.

Crime Prevention Experts Come Together to Improve Safety

Justice

April 13, 2011 11:15 AM

JUSTICE--Crime Prevention Experts Come Together to Improve Safety
Hundreds of Atlantic Canadians committed to preventing and reducing crime will come together in May with the goal of making our schools and communities safer.

Province Invests in Long-Standing, Modern Family Business

Economic and Rural Development and Tourism

April 13, 2011 10:59 AM

ECONOMIC AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT/TOURISM--Province Invests in Long-Standing, Modern Family Business
The province is supporting good jobs and the rural economy by investing in one of Nova Scotia's oldest, and most modern family businesses.

Province's Clean Technology Industry Gets Boost

Premier's Office

April 13, 2011 10:26 AM

PREMIER'S OFFICE--Province's Clean Technology Industry Gets Boost
NOTE: A social-media version of this release, with hi-res, downloadable photos, audio and video clips, will be available later today, April 13, at http://gov.ns.ca/news/smr/2011-04-13-Clean-Technology/
Nova Scotian clean technology companies will have better access to capital through a new, $24-million provincial fund.

Consultation Set for Wilderness Area Additions

Environment

April 12, 2011 2:55 PM

ENVIRONMENT--Consultation Set for Wilderness Area Additions
The province continues to protect unique areas throughout Nova Scotia with the proposed addition of 23 new parcels of land.

Attorney General Announces Judicial Appointments

Justice

April 12, 2011 1:24 PM

JUSTICE--Attorney General Announces Judicial Appointments
Attorney General and Justice Minister Ross Landry has announced the appointment of two new judges to the family and provincial courts.

Amendments Introduced to the Public Archives Act

Communities, Culture and Heritage

April 12, 2011 12:25 PM

COMMUNITIES, CULTURE AND HERITAGE--Amendments Introduced to the Public Archives Act
Appointments to the board of trustees at the Public Archives of Nova Scotia will be in line with the practice in other provinces with legislative amendments introduced today, April 12.

Province Amends NSBI Act

Nova Scotia Business Inc.

April 12, 2011 12:23 PM

N.S. BUSINESS INC.--Province Amends NSBI Act
Amendments introduced today, April 12, to the Nova Scotia Business Incorporated Act will allow the NSBI board of directors to consider selling land and buildings at less than fair-market value, in limited situations.

New Initiative to Give Peace of Mind to Autism, Alzheimer Families

Emergency Management Office

April 12, 2011 10:45 AM

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OFFICE--New Initiative to Give Peace of Mind to Autism, Alzheimer Families
NOTE: A social media version of this release, with video and audio clips, is available at http://gov.ns.ca/news/smr/2011-04-12-Project-Lifesaver/ . Hi-res, downloadable photos will be added after the event.
Nova Scotian families with autism, Alzheimer's disease and other cognitive conditions will benefit from a new search and rescue tracking system that will increase the chances of survival for those who stray from their homes.

Government Announces Investments for People With Autism

Premier's Office / Health and Wellness

April 12, 2011 10:34 AM

PREMIER'S OFFICE--Government Announces Investments for People With Autism
NOTE: A social media version of this release will be available later today, April 12, at http://gov.ns.ca/news/smr/2011-04-12-Autism-Plan/ .
Nova Scotians living with autism and their families will now have access to enhanced programs and services that will provide them with the best possible treatment, support and care.

Province Announces Plan to Get Fair Drug Prices

Health and Wellness

April 11, 2011 4:38 PM

HEALTH/WELLNESS--Province Announces Plan to Get Fair Drug Prices
Nova Scotians covered by Pharmacare will soon pay lower prices for most generic drugs at the counter as the result of new legislation being introduced today, April 11.

Electricity from Biomass Cap Lowered

Natural Resources / Energy

April 11, 2011 4:12 PM

NATURAL RESOURCES/ENERGY--Electricity from Biomass Cap Lowered
The province is acting to further protect the sustainability of Nova Scotia's forests while keeping on track to meet its renewable energy goals.

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