793 releases issued in the specified time period for Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
Public Warned About Business Registry Phone Scam
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
August 4, 2010 2:15 PM
SERVICE NOVA SCOTIA/MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Public Warned About Business Registry Phone Scam
Businesses and the public should be aware of phone calls to businesses from people claiming to be employees of the Nova Scotia Business Registry.
Province Supports Halifax Regional Municipality Project
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
July 29, 2010 9:55 AM
SERVICE NOVA SCOTIA/MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Province Supports Halifax Regional Municipality Project
The province supports Halifax Regional Municipality's direction with enhancements to the Dartmouth Common and the construction of a new Bridge Transit Terminal.
Access Nova Scotia in Antigonish Closed
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
July 27, 2010 1:33 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Access Nova Scotia in Antigonish Closed
The Access Nova Scotia Centre in the Antigonish Mall Annex, on 149 Church St., Antigonish has closed for a planned power outage in the area.
Province Announces $100,000 for Legions
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
July 26, 2010 2:07 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Province Announces $100,000 for Legions
Royal Canadian Legion branches in the province will benefit from improved infrastructure under a new program announced today, July 26.
Government Accepts Most Recommendations on Gas Promotions
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
June 28, 2010 10:13 AM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Government Accepts Most Recommendations on Gas Promotions
The province has accepted 9 of the 10 recommendations in the Utility and Review Board's (UARB) report on gas promotions. Effective Sept. 1, the value of gas promotions in Nova Scotia will not be regulated.
Province to Administer First-time Home Buyers Rebate
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
June 23, 2010 11:06 AM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Province to Administer First-time Home Buyers Rebate
Effective July 1, the province will take over the administration of the first-time home buyers rebate.
Consultations on Proposed Changes to Mortgage Brokers, Lenders Registration Act
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
May 11, 2010 10:26 AM
SERVICE NOVA SCOTIA/MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Consultations on Proposed Changes to Mortgage Brokers, Lenders Registration Act
The province is seeking feedback to update mortgage brokers and lenders legislation to enhance consumer protection.
Amendments to Public Utilities Act
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
May 6, 2010 12:18 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Amendments to Public Utilities Act
Amendments to the Public Utilities Act introduced today, May 6, will make it easier for public utilities in Nova Scotia to proceed with capital projects.
Amendments to Halifax Regional Municipality Charter Introduced
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
May 5, 2010 2:34 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Amendments to Halifax Regional Municipality Charter Introduced
Amendments to the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter will give HRM increased authority to protect trees in serviced areas and forested areas surrounding bodies of water.
Amendments to Revenue Act Introduced
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
April 28, 2010 2:41 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Amendments to Revenue Act Introduced
People involved in the illegal tobacco trade will face tougher penalties with changes introduced today, April 28.
Amendments to Municipal Government Act Introduced
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
April 14, 2010 2:36 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Amendments to Municipal Government Act Introduced
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations has introduced legislation that allows the province to establish a debt collection system on behalf of municipalities.
New Driver's Licence and Photo Identification Cards
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
April 14, 2010 1:05 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--New Driver's Licence and Photo Identification Cards
Preventing identity theft is the driving force behind the province's plan to move to more secure driver's licence and photo identification cards later this spring.
Halifax Access Nova Scotia Centre Moving to Bayers Lake
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
April 8, 2010 12:57 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Halifax Access Nova Scotia Centre Moving to Bayers Lake
The Access Nova Scotia Centre, currently located at the West End Mall, Mumford Road, Halifax, will be relocating to 300 Horseshoe Dr., Bayers Lake, effective October 1.
Proposed Change to Vital Statistics Act
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
April 7, 2010 2:30 PM
SERVICE NOVA SCOTIA/MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Proposed Change to Vital Statistics Act
An amendment to the Vital Statistics Act was introduced today, April 7, by Ramona Jennex, Minister of Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations.
Motor Vehicle Act Amendment to Ignition Interlock Program
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
March 31, 2010 2:36 PM
SERVICE NOVA SCOTIA and MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Motor Vehicle Act Amendment to Ignition Interlock Program
Proposed changes to the Motor Vehicle Act will ensure that participants of the Nova Scotia Alcohol Ignition Interlock Program will be able to continue the program, even if they move to other jurisdictions.
Strait Area Transit Receives Provincial Funding
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
March 12, 2010 9:14 AM
SERVICE NOVA SCOTIA/MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Strait Area Transit Receives Provincial Funding
More residents in Inverness County will have access to public transit with provincial funding of $130,000 announced today, March 12, to buy an accessible van and expand service for Strait Area Transit.
Province Donates to Salvation Army's Good Neighbour Program
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
March 3, 2010 2:46 PM
SERVICE NOVA SCOTIA/MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Province Donates to Salvation Army's Good Neighbour Program
The province will donate $400,000 to the Salvation Army's Good Neighbour Program to help some families to heat their homes this winter.
Bridgewater Access Nova Scotia and Land Registration Offices Closed
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
February 26, 2010 4:05 PM
SERVICE NOVA SCOTIA/MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Bridgewater Access Nova Scotia and Land Registration Offices Closed
The Access Nova Scotia Centre at 80 Logan Rd., Bridgewater, and the Land Registration Office a 270 Logan Rd., Bridgewater, have been closed for the remainder of the day due to a power outage.
Dartmouth Access Nova Scotia Closed
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
February 10, 2010 2:08 PM
SERVICE NOVA SCOTIA/MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Dartmouth Access Nova Scotia Closed
The Access Nova Scotia Centre located at the Superstore Mall, 650 Portland St., Dartmouth, has been temporarily closed due to a power outage. Nova Scotia Power estimates power will be restored around 3 p.m., today, Feb. 10.
Wait List for New Home Construction Rebate
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
February 2, 2010 2:34 PM
SERVICE NOVA SCOTIA/MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Wait List for New Home Construction Rebate
Fifteen hundred Nova Scotia families have been approved for up to a $7,000 rebate on the purchase of a newly constructed home as part of government's New Home Construction Rebate program.