794 releases issued in the specified time period for Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
Infrastructure Program Invests $1.5 Million in Tatamagouche Water Project
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
August 29, 2006 10:07 AM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Infrastructure Program Invests $1.5 Million in Tatamagouche Water Project
More than 250 households in Tatamagouche, Colchester Co., will receive improved drinking water, thanks to federal and provincial funding of $1,505,722 announced today, Aug. 29.
Village of Bible Hill Receives Infrastructure Funding
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
August 24, 2006 2:14 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Village of Bible Hill Receives Infrastructure Funding
Residents in the Village of Bible Hill, Colchester Co., will have an improved wastewater system, thanks to funding through the Canada-Nova Scotia Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund.
Two Pictou County Projects to Receive Infrastructure Funding
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
August 24, 2006 10:03 AM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Two Pictou County Projects to Receive Infrastructure Funding
Residents of the Town of Pictou and Lyons Brook, Pictou Co., will soon have improved wastewater collection and treatment thanks to investments through the Canada-Nova Scotia Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund.
Bridgewater Access Nova Scotia Office is Moving
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
August 17, 2006 3:00 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Bridgewater Access Nova Scotia Office is Moving
Lunenburg County residents will have easier access to a range of government services when the new Bridgewater Access Nova Scotia office opens in its new location.
Gasoline Prices Reduced
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
August 15, 2006 9:02 AM
SERVICE NOVA SCOTIA/MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Gasoline Prices Reduced
Gasoline prices in Nova Scotia have been reduced by eight cents per litre, effective today, Aug. 15, as a result of declining wholesale gasoline prices in North America.
Three Water Improvement Projects for the South Shore
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
August 14, 2006 11:18 AM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Three Water Improvement Projects for the South Shore
Residents of Mahone Bay, Lunenburg, and Shelburne can look forward to improved drinking water, thanks to investments from the Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund.
Town of Amherst Receives Infrastructure Funding
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
August 9, 2006 2:10 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Town of Amherst Receives Infrastructure Funding
Residents in Amherst, Cumberland Co., will take another step towards an improved wastewater system, thanks to funding through the Canada-Nova Scotia Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund.
Gas Prices Affected By More Than Regulation
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
August 3, 2006 9:40 AM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Gas Prices Affected By More Than Regulation
NOTE: The following is an op-ed piece by Dale Madill, senior policy advisor, Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations.
The debate over gasoline regulation has been ongoing for years.
Notice of Collection Agency Licence Suspension
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
August 1, 2006 1:39 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Notice of Collection Agency Licence Suspension
The province has suspended the licence of Atlantic Collection Agency Limited for four months. The suspension begins Tuesday, Aug. 1.
First Regulated Fuel Prices Explained
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
July 1, 2006 9:15 AM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--First Regulated Fuel Prices Explained
Province Moves to Further Improve Road Safety
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
June 29, 2006 3:16 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Province Moves to Further Improve Road Safety
As of July 1, unsafe drivers will face higher fines for dangerous motor vehicle offences including racing on highways, speeding and driving with suspended licences.
Gasoline Price Regulation in Effect July 1
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
June 27, 2006 12:41 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Gasoline Price Regulation in Effect July 1
Nova Scotians can look forward to more stabilized gasoline prices as retail gasoline price regulation takes effect in the province on Saturday, July 1.
Lunenburg Community Recycling Facility Receives Funding
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
June 26, 2006 4:38 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS/ENVIRONMENT/LABOUR--Lunenburg Community Recycling Facility Receives Funding
Municipalities in Lunenburg County will be able to store and process more recyclable solid waste, thanks to a project being funded by the Nova Scotia government.
Western Region Preliminary Assessment Notices Sent
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
June 19, 2006 10:42 AM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Western Region Preliminary Assessment Notices Sent
More than 300,000 Nova Scotia property owners will have a chance to review their proposed 2007 assessments, now that notices are in the mail. The proposed notices were sent to owners of properties whose assessments are expected to increase by more than three per cent in 2007, and are based on Jan. 1, 2005 market value.
Southern Region Preliminary Assessment Notices Sent
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
June 19, 2006 10:40 AM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Southern Region Preliminary Assessment Notices Sent
More than 300,000 Nova Scotia property owners will have a chance to review their proposed 2007 assessments, now that notices are in the mail. The proposed notices were sent to owners of properties whose assessments are expected to increase by more than three per cent in 2007, and are based on Jan. 1, 2005 market value.
Northern Region Preliminary Assessment Notices Sent
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
June 19, 2006 10:37 AM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Northern Region Preliminary Assessment Notices Sent
More than 300,000 Nova Scotia property owners will have a chance to review their proposed 2007 assessments, now that notices are in the mail. The proposed notices were sent to owners of properties whose assessments are expected to increase by more than three per cent in 2007, and are based on Jan. 1, 2005 market value.
HRM Preliminary Assessment Notices Sent
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
June 19, 2006 10:35 AM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--HRM Preliminary Assessment Notices Sent
More than 300,000 Nova Scotia property owners will have a chance to review their proposed 2007 assessments, now that notices are in the mail. The proposed notices were sent to owners of properties whose assessments are expected to increase by more than three per cent in 2007, and are based on Jan. 1, 2005 market value.
Eastern Region Preliminary Assessment Notices Sent
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
June 19, 2006 10:32 AM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Eastern Region Preliminary Assessment Notices Sent
More than 300,000 Nova Scotia property owners will have a chance to review their proposed 2007 assessments, now that notices are in the mail. The proposed notices were sent to owners of properties whose assessments are expected to increase by more than three per cent in 2007, and are based on Jan. 1, 2005 market value.
Infrastructure Program Invests in Queens Water Project
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
May 12, 2006 3:38 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Infrastructure Program Invests in Queens Water Project
Almost 1,200 households in Liverpool and surrounding area will receive improved drinking water, thanks to funding through the Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund.
Infrastructure Program Invests in Rural Fire Stations' Well Upgrades
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
May 11, 2006 12:37 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Infrastructure Program Invests in Rural Fire Stations' Well Upgrades
Rural fire stations throughout the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) will have improved fire protection and better drinking water, thanks to funding through the Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund.