797 releases issued in the specified time period for Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
Sydney Access Nova Scotia to Close Friday
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
August 26, 2004 3:50 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Sydney Access Nova Scotia to
Close Friday
The Access Nova Scotia office on Kings Road in Sydney will be
closed on Friday, Aug. 27, beginning at noon due to street
construction. Water will be shut off to that part of the street,
forcing the office closure.
Seniors Property Tax Program
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
August 13, 2004 9:11 AM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Seniors Property Tax Program
The department of Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
will now administer the Seniors Property Tax Rebate Program.
Canso Discussed at Meeting
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
August 10, 2004 4:54 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Canso Discussed at Meeting
The minister responsible for municipal relations and the mayor of
Canso have agreed to some immediate steps to resolve the issue of
Canso's future as an incorporated town.
Deadline Extended For Canso
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
July 28, 2004 2:37 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Deadline Extended For Canso
Barry Barnet, minister of Service Nova Scotia and Municipal
Relations, has agreed to extend the July 29 deadline regarding
Canso's town status. The minister will meet with Canso Mayor
Frank Fraser in the next few weeks to discuss the town's future.
New Lien Check Service Protects Consumers
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
June 30, 2004 11:52 AM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--New Lien Check Service Protects Consumers
Many people take unnecessary financial risks when they buy a used
vehicle or boat. Starting Thursday, July 1, a new online service
called Lien Check will offer consumers a low cost way to protect
their investment.
Business Occupancy Tax Consultations
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
June 28, 2004 9:01 AM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Business Occupancy Tax
Consultations
Business owners concerned about the business occupancy tax are
invited to attend an information session being sponsored by the
Nova Scotia government and the Union of Nova Scotia
Municipalities (UNSM).
Province Outlines Options For Canso
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
June 18, 2004 11:28 AM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Province Outlines Options For
Canso
The Nova Scotia government is moving to protect municipal
services for the people of Canso. Service Nova Scotia and
Municipal Relations Minister Barry Barnet has written to the
mayor and council of the town, advising them that the current
budget crisis in the town cannot continue and it is now time to
consider other options.
New Website Puts Data on the Map
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
June 16, 2004 3:18 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--New Website Puts Data on the
Map
A new Internet site launched today, June 16, will make it easier
for people to find high quality Nova Scotia geographic data.
Mobile Home Park Advisory Committee Has First Meeting
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
June 10, 2004 2:35 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Mobile Home Park Advisory
Committee Has First Meeting
Eight volunteers have agreed to sit on the Mobile Home Park
Advisory Committee and the team met for the first time Wednesday,
June 9.
Municipal, School Board Election Candidates Guide Available
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
June 4, 2004 1:28 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Municipal, School Board
Election Candidates Guide Available
So you're considering taking a run at municipal council or the
local school board in this October's elections, but don't know
how to go about it. The essential information you need is now
available in a comprehensive guide for first time and incumbent
candidates.
Province Invests in Three Infrastructure Projects
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
May 21, 2004 11:11 AM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Province Invests in Three
Infrastructure Projects
Residents of Mahone Bay, Ingonish and Granville Ferry can look
forward to water quality improvements through three projects
being funded by the Nova Scotia government.
Province Invests in Projects Worth $21 Million
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
May 20, 2004 12:52 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Province Invests in Projects
Worth $21 Million
Residents of Halifax County, Shelburne, Pictou and Bible Hill can
soon look forward to community improvements through 10 projects
being funded by the Nova Scotia government.
Northern, Eastern Communities Share in ACCESS-ability Funding
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
May 19, 2004 9:33 AM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Northern, Eastern Communities
Share in ACCESS-ability Funding
Three community groups in Cumberland, Guysborough and Pictou
counties will receive more than $24,000 to help make their
facilities more accessible to seniors and people with
disabilities. The projects include building ramps, accessible
washrooms and widening doorways.
South Shore, Valley, Western Communities Share in Funding
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
May 19, 2004 9:28 AM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--South Shore, Valley, Western
Communities Share in Funding
Six community groups in Annapolis, Kings, Lunenburg and Yarmouth
counties will receive more than $35,000 to help make their
facilities more accessible to seniors and people with
disabilities. The projects include installing automatic door
openers, wheelchair accessible washrooms and building ramps.
Cape Breton Shares in Community ACCESS-ability funding
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
May 19, 2004 9:22 AM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Cape Breton Shares in Community
ACCESS-ability funding
Seven community groups in Cape Breton and Inverness counties will
receive more than $50,000 to help make their facilities more
accessible to seniors and people with disabilities. The projects
include installing automatic door openers, wheelchair accessible
washrooms and building ramps.
Halifax Communities Share in Community ACCESS-ability Funding
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
May 19, 2004 9:15 AM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Halifax Communities Share in
Community ACCESS-ability Funding
Three community groups in Halifax County will receive $26,000 to
help make their facilities more accessible to seniors and people
with disabilities. The projects include installing elevators and
paving walking paths.
County of Antigonish Welcomes Infrastructure Project
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
May 18, 2004 2:45 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--County of Antigonish
Welcomes Infrastructure Project
Improved water and sewer services in Antigonish County will
be the result of a project announced today, May 18, through
the Canada-Nova Scotia Infrastructure Program.
Petroleum Products Pricing Act Introduced
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
May 13, 2004 12:20 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Petroleum Products Pricing Act
Introduced
Legislation that will give consumers notice of fuel price
increases and government the authority to implement stronger
measures if needed was tabled in the legislature today, May 13.
Western Nova Scotia Welcomes Three Infrastructure Projects
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
May 11, 2004 9:42 AM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Western Nova Scotia Welcomes
Three Infrastructure Projects
Residents of Meteghan, Middleton and Cornwallis Park can look
forward to some much-anticipated community improvements because
of three projects announced through the Canada-Nova Scotia
Infrastructure Program.
Province Moves to Protect Consumer Interests
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
May 7, 2004 4:45 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Province Moves to Protect
Consumer Interests
Barry Barnet, Minister of Service Nova Scotia and Municipal
Relations, has appointed Daniel MacKay as the administrator of
Heatherdale Memorial Gardens in Alma, Pictou Co.