771 releases issued in the specified time period for Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
Province Steps Up Tough Stance on Drinking and Driving
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
September 16, 2008 1:41 PM
SERVICE N.S/MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Province Steps Up Tough Stance on Drinking and Driving
Nova Scotia's roads and communities will be safer thanks to a new program designed to reduce drinking and driving. The province unveiled its Alcohol Ignition Interlock Program today, Sept. 16, in Truro.
Nova Scotia Pursuing Enhanced Driver's Licence
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
August 28, 2008 11:56 AM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS/TRANSPORTATION/INFRASTRUCTURE RENEWAL--Nova Scotia Pursuing Enhanced Driver's Licence
Nova Scotia is working with the other Atlantic provinces toward an enhanced driver's licence. The enhanced licence will help ease travel as an alternative to a passport for Nova Scotians entering the United States by land or sea.
Infrastructure Programs Invest $8.7 Million in Nine Communities
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
August 12, 2008 9:22 AM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS–-Infrastructure Programs Invest $8.7 Million in Nine Communities
NOTE: A list of projects follows this release.
Nine Nova Scotia communities will benefit from safer drinking water and improved storm water systems thanks to a shared investment by three levels of government.
Region of Queens Receives Infrastructure Funding
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
August 7, 2008 3:03 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Region of Queens Receives Infrastructure Funding
Residents in the Region of Queens Municipality will benefit from safer drinking water and improved wastewater treatment thanks to a shared investment by the federal, provincial and municipal governments.
Registry of Motor Vehicle Services Restored
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
August 5, 2008 4:13 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Registry of Motor Vehicle Services Restored
All Registry of Motor Vehicle services have been restored at Access Nova Scotia Centres across the province.
Registry of Motor Vehicle Services Temporarily Unavailable
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
August 1, 2008 2:21 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Registry of Motor Vehicle Services Temporarily Unavailable
Registry of Motor Vehicle (RMV) services across the province are temporarily unavailable until further notice.
Building Canada Funding Flows to Mahone Bay and Chester
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
July 15, 2008 3:40 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Building Canada Funding Flows to Mahone Bay and Chester
Residents of Mahone Bay and Chester will benefit from improved drinking water and wastewater treatment thanks to a shared investment by the governments of Canada and Nova Scotia under the Communities Component of the Building Canada plan.
Les ministres responsables des administrations locales se sont réunis à Halifax
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
July 11, 2008 4:42 PM
SERVICES N.-É. ET RELATIONS AVEC LES MUNICIPALITÉS--Les ministres responsables des administrations locales se sont réunis à Halifax
Au cours de leur réunion annuelle aujourd’hui 11 juillet à Halifax, les ministres provinciaux et territoriaux responsables des administrations locales se sont entendus pour poursuivre le dialogue collectif avec le secteur municipal sur des points d’intérêt commun, notamment le financement des infrastructures, les relations avec les peuples autochtones ainsi que la vitalité et le renforcement des municipalités et des collectivités urbaines, rurales et nordiques.
Ministers Responsible for Local Government Meet in Halifax
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
July 11, 2008 4:40 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Ministers Responsible for Local Government Meet in Halifax
At their annual meeting today, July 11, in Halifax, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for local government called for continued collective dialogue with the municipal sector on common interests, such as infrastructure funding, relationships with Aboriginal peoples, and enhancing the strength and vitality of urban, rural and northern municipalities and communities.
Public Consultations Begin on New Homeowner Protection
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
July 11, 2008 10:32 AM
SERVICE NOVA SCOTIA/MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Public Consultations Begin on New Homeowner Protection
Nova Scotians are invited to comment on issues and possible solutions to recent concerns about poor home construction, including condominiums.
Government Condemns Wilsons Fuel Cutting Supply to 12 Retailers
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
June 10, 2008 1:43 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Government Condemns Wilsons Fuel Cutting Supply to 12 Retailers
The Nova Scotia government is disappointed with the decision by Wilsons Fuel Company Limited to cut off supply to 12 rural gas stations.
Measures Implemented to Reduce Paperwork Burden
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
May 30, 2008 3:45 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Measures Implemented to Reduce Paperwork Burden
Effective Sunday, June 1, measures will be put in place to help reduce about 30,000 hours of paperwork for businesses per year.
New Legislation to Establish Halifax Charter
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
May 23, 2008 9:32 AM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--New Legislation to Establish Halifax Charter
The challenges and opportunities faced by Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) have led the province today, May 23, to introduce legislation providing HRM with its own charter.
Amendments to the Land Registration Act
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
May 5, 2008 3:26 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Amendments to the Land Registration Act
Nova Scotia's land registry system will be clearer and better defined after amendments introduced today, May 5.
Service Delays at Access Nova Scotia, Motor Vehicle Offices
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
April 30, 2008 3:42 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Service Delays at Access Nova Scotia, Motor Vehicle Offices
Service delays are being experienced at Access Nova Scotia centres and Registry of Motor Vehicles offices across the province.
Amendments to Municipal Government Legislation
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
April 28, 2008 6:23 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Amendments to Municipal Government Legislation
Municipalities would have more ways to address issues of concern with amendments introduced today, April 28, to the Municipal Government Act and the Municipal Elections Act.
Two Annapolis County Communities to Benefit from Improved Drinking Water
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
April 21, 2008 1:53 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Two Annapolis County Communities to Benefit from Improved Drinking Water
Residents of Lawrencetown and Middleton will benefit from improved drinking water thanks to a shared investment by the governments of Canada, Nova Scotia and the two municipalities.
Colchester County Communities to Benefit from Improved Drinking Water
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
April 18, 2008 10:08 AM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Colchester County Communities to Benefit from Improved Drinking Water
Colchester County residents in Bible Hill and Stewiacke will benefit from improved drinking water thanks to an investment by the governments of Canada, Nova Scotia and two municipalities.
Fermeture des centres d’Accès Nouvelle-Écosse et des bureaux des véhicules automobiles
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
April 15, 2008 1:03 PM
SERVICES NOUVELLE-ÉCOSSE/RELATIONS AVEC LES MUNICIPALITÉS--Fermeture des centres d’Accès Nouvelle-Écosse et des bureaux des véhicules automobiles
Tous les centres Accès Nouvelle-Écosse et tous les bureaux des véhicules automobiles de la province seront fermés aux dates suivantes :
-- le vendredi 18 avril, à partir de 16 h 30,
-- le lundi 21 avril, toute la journée,
-- le mardi 22 avril, toute la journée.
Closures of Access Nova Scotia Centres and Registry of Motor Vehicle Offices
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
April 15, 2008 1:00 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Closures of Access Nova Scotia Centres and Registry of Motor Vehicle Offices
All Access Nova Scotia Centres and Registry of Motor Vehicles Offices across the province will be closed at the following times:
-- Friday, April 18, 4:30 p.m.
-- Monday, April 21, All Day
-- Tuesday, April 22, All Day