786 releases issued in the specified time period for Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
Amendments to Municipal Government, Assessment Acts Introduced
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
May 2, 2002 12:17 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS---Amendments to Municipal
Government, Assessment Acts Introduced
Two bills -- one affecting property tax on waterfront properties
and the other, assessment of industrial properties -- were
introduced today by Angus MacIsaac, Minister of Service Nova
Scotia and Municipal Relations.
Strait Municipalities Receive Planning Grant
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
May 1, 2002 12:07 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Strait Municipalities Receive
Planning Grant
The Nova Scotia government is supporting efforts by Strait area
municipalities to work together on regional economic development
initiatives.
Port Hawkesbury Offices Moving
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
April 12, 2002 4:27 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Port Hawkesbury Offices Moving
Better and more convenient access to government services is
coming to the residents of the Port Hawkesbury area. Service Nova
Scotia and Municipal Relations announced today, April 12, that
its Registry of Motor Vehicles and Consumer Services offices are
moving to the former vocational school at 400 Reeves St.
Omnibus Bill Introduced
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
April 12, 2002 4:10 PM
JUSTICE--Omnibus Bill Introduced
Justice Minister Michael Baker today introduced amendments that
will help streamline the province's justice system. The Justice
Administration Amendment (2002) Act includes changes to the way
in which tenants settle disputes with landlords and how various
fines are levied in the province.
Comments Sought on Auto-Sales Regulation
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
April 10, 2002 4:08 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Comments Sought on Auto-Sales
Regulation
The provincial government wants to hear from Nova Scotians on how
vehicle sales are regulated in the province. To jump-start
consultation, Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
released a discussion paper on the topic today, April 10.
Motor Vehicle Act Amendments Introduced
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
April 5, 2002 10:15 AM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Motor Vehicle Act Amendments
Introduced
Continuing efforts to make Nova Scotia's roads safer were the
subject of amendments to the Motor Vehicle Act, introduced today
by Angus MacIsaac, Minister of Service Nova Scotia and Municipal
Relations.
Land Registration Act Changes Introduced
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
April 3, 2002 10:06 AM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Land Registration Act Changes
Introduced
Several amendments to the Land Registration Act were introduced
today, April 3, by Angus MacIsaac, Minister of Service Nova
Scotia and Municipal Relations. The Land Registration Act is the
foundation of the Registry 2000 Project, an initiative designed
to modernize Nova Scotia's land registration system.
Province Moves to Further Improve Road Safety
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
March 28, 2002 11:00 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Province Moves to Further
Improve Road Safety
As of April 1, unsafe drivers will face higher fines and more
demerit points on their record. Speeding, not stopping for school
buses or crossing guards, and drunk driving are among the
targeted behaviours.
NSPI to Pay Fairer Share of Taxes
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
March 21, 2002 2:15 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--NSPI to Pay Fairer Share of
Taxes
A long-standing demand from municipalities for Nova Scotia Power
Inc. to pay a fairer share of municipal property taxes will soon
be realized. The Nova Scotia government announced the change
today, March 21.
Yarmouth RMV is Moving
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
March 14, 2002 4:09 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Yarmouth RMV is Moving
Residents in the Yarmouth area will soon have better and more
convenient access to government services. Service Nova Scotia and
Municipal Relations announced today, March 14, that its Registry
of Motor Vehicles service in Yarmouth will soon be available at
the Access Nova Scotia Centre.
Congratulations Emily and Jacob
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
February 22, 2002 1:26 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Congratulations Emily and Jacob
The sweep continues for Emily and Jacob, the most popular baby
names in 2001. Emily has been at the top of the girl's list for
four years running. Jacob tops the list of boys' names for the
second year in a row and has been in the top 20 name choices
since 1994.
Nova Scotia Tightens Birth Certificate Security
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
February 15, 2002 2:56 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Nova Scotia Tightens Birth
Certificate Security
The provincial government is tightening up application procedures
for birth certificates. The changes come from a review of vital
statistics practices, as governments in Canada and abroad look
into domestic security measures following the events of Sept. 11.
National Building Code Advisory
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
February 11, 2002 1:27 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--National Building Code Advisory
Owners of buildings with arched or curved roofs should be aware
of a revision to the 1995 National Building Code of Canada. The
Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes issued the change
to correct a design shortcoming in these roofs, which are often
found on long-span commercial, industrial and recreational
buildings, such as rinks.
Two Green Infrastructure Projects Announced in Antigonish
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
January 25, 2002 11:20 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Two Green Infrastructure
Projects Announced in Antigonish
Residents of the Antigonish area will be seeing extensive
upgrades to their water services due to two projects funded
through the Canada/Nova Scotia Infrastructure Program.
Green Infrastructure Project Announced in Brookfield
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
January 25, 2002 3:37 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Green Infrastructure Project
Announced in Brookfield
Residents of Brookfield are a step closer to a better sewer
system thanks to a project funded through the Canada/Nova Scotia
Infrastructure Program.
Mulgrave to Enter Phase 2 of Water and Sewer Plans
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
January 25, 2002 3:18 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Mulgrave to Enter Phase 2 of
Water and Sewer Plans
More Brophyville residents will soon have access to centralized
water and sewer services thanks to a project funded through the
Canada/Nova Scotia Infrastructure Program.
Little Dover to Receive Sewage System
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
January 25, 2002 3:13 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Little Dover to Receive Sewage
System
Homes in Little Dover, Guysborough Co., will soon be connected to
a centralized sewer service thanks to a project funded through
the Canada/Nova Scotia Infrastructure Program.
Alma-Greenhill Residents to Have New Sewage System
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
January 25, 2002 10:00 AM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Alma-Greenhill Residents to
Have New Sewage System
Residents of the Alma-Greenhill area of Pictou County will soon
be connected to a waste water collection and treatment system,
thanks to a project funded through the Canada/Nova Scotia
Infrastructure Program.
East River to Benefit from Dechlorination Project
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
January 25, 2002 9:36 AM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--East River to Benefit from
Dechlorination Project
The East River in Pictou County will become cleaner and healthier
because of a waste water project funded through the Canada/Nova
Scotia Infrastructure Program.
Yarmouth County to Receive $3 Million Infrastructure Funding
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
January 23, 2002 10:00 AM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Yarmouth County to Receive $3
Million Infrastructure Funding
Improvements to a water-treatment plant and a community centre in
Yarmouth County are going ahead thanks to funding through the
Canada/Nova Scotia Infrastructure Program.