803 releases issued in the specified time period for Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
New Landfill Facility for Hants County Municipalities
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
January 21, 2002 12:00 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--New Landfill Facility for Hants
County Municipalities
The town of Windsor and the municipality of West Hants will soon
enjoy the benefits of improved solid waste management in their
areas, thanks to a project funded through the Canada/Nova Scotia
Infrastructure Program.
Infrastructure Program to Invest in Six More Projects
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
January 21, 2002 11:00 AM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Infrastructure Program to
Invest in Six More Projects
Six municipal projects got the green light to proceed today, in
one of a series of federal-provincial infrastructure funding
announcements to take place this year.
Municipal Water Services Come to Little Salmon River
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
January 21, 2002 11:00 AM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Municipal Water Services Come
to Little Salmon River
Residents of the Salmon River subdivision in Cole Harbour will
soon be connected to Halifax Regional Municipality water
services. The project is being funded through the Canada/Nova
Scotia Infrastructure Program.
Northern Region Assessments Up Three Per Cent
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
January 14, 2002 4:00 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Northern Region Assessments Up
Three Per Cent
Assessment notices are in the mail to about 535,000 Nova Scotia
property owners today. Service Nova Scotia and Municipal
Relations Minister Angus MacIsaac said this year's assessment
shows that property values have increased four per cent, or more
than $1.8 billion, over 2001.
Western Region Assessments Up One Per Cent
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
January 14, 2002 3:45 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Western Region Assessments Up
One Per Cent
Assessment notices are in the mail to about 535,000 Nova Scotia
property owners today. Service Nova Scotia and Municipal
Relations Minister Angus MacIsaac said this year's assessment
shows that property values have increased four per cent, or more
than $1.8 billion, over 2001.
Eastern Region Assessments Up One Per Cent
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
January 14, 2002 3:30 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Eastern Region Assessments Up
One Per Cent
Assessment notices are in the mail to about 535,000 Nova Scotia
property owners today. Service Nova Scotia and Municipal
Relations Minister Angus MacIsaac said this year's assessment
shows that property values have increased four per cent, or more
than $1.8 billion, over 2001.
Southern Region Assessments Up More Than Four Per Cent
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
January 14, 2002 3:30 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Southern Region Assessments up
More than Four Per Cent
Assessment notices are in the mail to about 535,000 Nova Scotia
property owners today. Service Nova Scotia and Municipal
Relations Minister Angus MacIsaac said this year's assessment
shows that property values have increased four per cent, or more
than $1.8 billion, over 2001.
Assessments Highlight Strong Metro Real Estate Market
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
January 14, 2002 3:00 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Assessments Highlight Strong
Real Estate Market
Assessment notices are in the mail to about 535,000 Nova Scotia
property owners today. Service Nova Scotia and Municipal
Relations Minister Angus MacIsaac said this year's assessment
shows that property values have increased four per cent, or more
than $1.8 billion, over 2001.
Province, Maritimes & Northeast Reach Agreement
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
December 20, 2001 10:38 AM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Province, Maritimes & Northeast
Reach Agreement
Seven municipalities will benefit from much higher revenues due
to a policy adopted by the Nova Scotia government respecting
assessment of gas transmission pipelines.
Civic Address Project in Three Cape Breton Counties
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
December 18, 2001 4:00 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Civic Address Project in Three
Cape Breton Counties
During the next few months, you may notice some unusual activity
around the neighbourhood -- slow moving trucks; technicians
pointing instruments at your property. This activity is all part
of a project that will record precise locations for almost every
building and facility in the province.
Springhill to Enjoy Safer Water Supply
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
December 13, 2001 1:45 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Springhill to Enjoy Safer Water
Supply
Residents of Springhill and the surrounding area will soon be
tapping into cleaner, safer drinking water due to a water
treatment project funded through the Canada/Nova Scotia
Infrastructure Program.
Province Acts to Protect Motorists and Passengers
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
December 6, 2001 3:10 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Province Acts to Protect
Motorists and Passengers
The government of Nova Scotia is asking auto repair firms and
parts suppliers to contact clients who may have purchased unsafe,
remanufactured air bags.
Middleton Library Expansion Project Booked
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
November 30, 2001 4:52 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Middleton Library Expansion
Project Booked
Residents of the Middleton area can look forward to improved
community library services due to a project funded through the
Canada/Nova Scotia Infrastructure Program.
Province Responds to HRM Advertisement
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
November 15, 2001 3:21 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Province Responds to HRM
Advertisement
Municipal Relations Minister Angus MacIsaac is calling a
newspaper advertisement placed by Halifax Regional Municipality
"strange and bewildering."
Nova Scotians Urged to Buckle Up
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
November 9, 2001 4:02 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Nova Scotians Urged to Buckle
Up
The Nova Scotia government is asking motorists and passengers to
buckle up and arrive alive. The safety reminder comes as part of
Seat Belt Awareness Week, Nov. 10-16. Law enforcement agencies
will step up roadside inspections and promote seat belt use
during the week.
Government to Fine-tune Real Estate Commission Legislation
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
November 8, 2001 2:30 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Government to Fine-tune Real
Estate Commission Legislation
Amendments to the Real Estate Trading Act were introduced in the
legislature today by Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
Minister Angus MacIsaac. The changes, which were requested by the
Nova Scotia Real Estate Commission, would clarify various roles,
responsibilities and definitions in the act.
Amendments to Restrict Issuance of Birth Certificates
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
November 8, 2001 12:28 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Amendments to Restrict Issuance
of Birth Certificates
Legislation was introduced today to make it more difficult to
commit identity fraud using a birth certificate. Angus MacIsaac,
Minister of Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations, proposed
amendments to the Vital Statistics Act.
Municipal Law Amendment 2001 Act Introduced
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
November 7, 2001 4:00 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Municipal Law Amendment 2001
Act Introduced
Legislation to amend the Municipal Grants Act, Municipal
Government Act and Public Utilities Act and to repeal the
Shopping Centre Development Act was introduced in the legislature
today by Angus MacIsaac, Minister of Service Nova Scotia and
Municipal Relations. The amendments are contained in a single
bill, the Municipal Law Amendment 2001 Act.
Drivers Face Penalties Under Safety Bill
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
November 2, 2001 11:19 AM
TRANSPORTATION/PUBLIC WORKS--Drivers Face Penalties Under Safety
Bill
Drivers in Nova Scotia will be penalized if they ignore safety
directions on public highways.
Consumer Protection Extended to the Internet
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
November 2, 2001 9:35 AM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Consumer Protection Extended to
the Internet
Nova Scotian consumers will have more protection when making
purchases on the Internet after changes are made to the Consumer
Protection Act. Proposed amendments will give shoppers the right
to basic information about sellers, contracts and the products
and services available for purchase online.