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Highway Investment Needed

Transportation and Public Works (to Oct. 23 2007)

December 16, 98 3:36 PM

TRANSPORTATION/PUBLIC WORKS--Highway Investment Needed
Three National Highway Policy reports released today will help raise the importance of transportation issues among all Canadians, said Clifford Huskilson, Minister of Transportation and Public Works Minister.

Intended Applicants for Gas Distribution

Utility and Review Board

December 16, 98 3:15 PM

UTILITY/REVIEW BOARD--Intended Applicants for Gas Distribution
The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board has received nine notices of intention to apply for franchises under the Gas Distribution Act -- two for provincewide distribution and seven for specific areas.

Members of the Executive Council, Dec. 16, 1998

Premier's Office

December 16, 98 10:45 AM

PREMIER'S OFFICE--Members of the Executive Council, Dec. 16, 1998
HONOURABLE RUSSELL MacLELLAN, QC Premier President of the Executive Council Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs

New Theatre Complex for Digby Gets Go-Ahead

Education and Culture (to July 99)

December 16, 98 10:30 AM

EDUCATION/CULTURE--New Theatre Complex for Digby Gets Go-Ahead
If "all the world's a stage," then a window on the world is about to open in Digby. A partnership between government agencies and the people of Digby has resulted in plans to include a new community theatre complex in the new Digby Regional High School.

$2.5 Million for School Repairs

Education and Culture (to July 99)

December 15, 98 2:00 PM

EDUCATION/CULTURE--$2.5 Million for School Repairs
School boards are receiving $2.5 million this year to assist in school repairs. Although boards are responsible for maintaining schools, the provincial government helps fund air-quality improvements and emergency repairs.

Swissair Identification -- Status Report

Chief Medical Examiner

December 15, 98 1:00 PM

CHIEF MEDICAL EXAMINER--Swissair Identification--Status Report
Dr. John Butt, Nova Scotia's chief medical examiner, today advised the families of victims of Swissair Flight 111 that the recovery of human remains is essentially complete.

N.S. Technology Makes International Impression

Environment (to Sept. 00)

December 15, 98 12:00 PM

ENVIRONMENT--N.S. Technology Makes International Impression
Phase Remediation Inc. today demonstrated innovative technical developments that have led to a new Swedish business partner for the Dartmouth-based company.

Region's Largest Call Centre Opens

Economic Development and Tourism (to July 99)

December 15, 98 11:25 AM

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/TOURISM--Region's Largest Call Centre Opens
Atlantic Canada's largest tele-service centre officially opened in Dartmouth today. Matrixx Marketing Customer Care Canada is operating out of a newly renovated, state-of-the-art facility in Highfield Park.

Federal Move to Reject Bank Mergers Wins N.S. Support

Finance

December 14, 98 3:55 PM

FINANCE--Federal Move to Reject Bank Mergers Wins N.S. Support
Nova Scotia's minister of finance voiced support today for a federal decision to turn down proposed bank mergers. Don Downe said he is pleased the federal government said no.

Human Rights Orders to Be Enforced

Human Rights Commission

December 14, 98 3:54 PM

HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION--Human Rights Orders to Be Enforced
The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission now has the power to enforce board of inquiry orders that award financial compensation to victims of discrimination, says Jim Smith, Minister responsible for the administration of the Human Rights Act.

New Icebreaking Fees Unfair to N.S.

Transportation and Public Works (to Oct. 23 2007)

December 14, 98 2:15 PM

TRANSPORTATION/PUBLIC WORKS--New Icebreaking Fees Unfair to N.S.
Increasing icebreaking subsidies is a significant backward step and should not proceed, says Transportation and Public Works Minister Clifford Huskilson.

1998 Holiday Season Message

Lieutenant Governor

December 14, 98 10:40 AM

LIEUTENANT-GOVERNOR--1998 Holiday Season Message
Holiday season message from Lt.-Gov. John James Kinley:

Minister Pleased with Assistance

Agriculture and Marketing (to Sept. 00)

December 11, 98 4:43 PM

AGRICULTURE/MARKETING--Minister Pleased with Assistance
Agriculture and Marketing Minister Ed Lorraine today said he was pleased that the federal government has approved $900 million in assistance for farmers over the next two years.

Traffic Advisories

Transportation and Public Works (to Oct. 23 2007)

December 11, 98 3:12 PM

TRANSPORTATION/PUBLIC WORKS--Traffic Advisories
CONTINUING WORK

Premier MacLellan Shuffles Cabinet

Premier's Office

December 11, 98 1:46 PM

PREMIER'S OFFICE--Premier MacLellan Shuffles Cabinet
Premier Russell MacLellan has shuffled his cabinet, bringing two new members to the Executive Council, reducing the heavy workload of others, and providing new challenges to a number of ministers.

Morrison Prosecution Ends

Public Prosecution Service

December 11, 98 9:23 AM

PUBLIC PROSECUTION SERVICE--Morrison Prosecution Ends
The Public Prosecution Service has informed the defence counsel for Dr. Nancy Morrison that the Crown will not appeal the Nov. 19 decision of Nova Scotia Supreme Court. The Crown will also not prefer a direct indictment against Dr. Morrison.

Halifax on Maersk/Sea-Land Terminal Short List

Premier's Office

December 10, 98 4:28 PM

PREMIER'S OFFICE--Halifax on Maersk/Sea-Land Terminal Short List
The Halifax Port Group, comprising representatives from the Halifax Port Corp., the Province of Nova Scotia and Halifax Regional Municipality, is pleased to announce that Halifax is a finalist for the Maersk/Sea-Land terminal.

Doctors Located for Springhill

Health (To Jan. 11)

December 10, 98 3:55 PM

HEALTH--Doctors Located for Springhill
There will be no interruption in service at Springhill's medical clinic, Health Minister Jim Smith said today. Two doctors will provide temporary support until the arrival of three family practitioners in the new year.

Youth Urged to Advance Human Rights

Human Rights Commission

December 10, 98 2:10 PM

HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION--Youth Urged to Advance Human Rights
Nova Scotia youth must help to advance human rights for the next 50 years, says Dr. Jim Smith, Minister responsible for the administration of the province's Human Rights Act.

Atlantic Women Councils Respond to Report

Status of Women

December 10, 98 11:00 AM

STATUS OF WOMEN--Atlantic Women Councils Respond to Report
Atlantic Canada advisory councils on the status of women say the shared parenting concept central to the federal child custody and access report released yesterday is unworkable.

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