786 releases issued in the specified time period for Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
Municipal Law Amendment 2001 Act Introduced
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
November 7, 2001 4:00 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Municipal Law Amendment 2001
Act Introduced
Legislation to amend the Municipal Grants Act, Municipal
Government Act and Public Utilities Act and to repeal the
Shopping Centre Development Act was introduced in the legislature
today by Angus MacIsaac, Minister of Service Nova Scotia and
Municipal Relations. The amendments are contained in a single
bill, the Municipal Law Amendment 2001 Act.
Drivers Face Penalties Under Safety Bill
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
November 2, 2001 11:19 AM
TRANSPORTATION/PUBLIC WORKS--Drivers Face Penalties Under Safety
Bill
Drivers in Nova Scotia will be penalized if they ignore safety
directions on public highways.
Consumer Protection Extended to the Internet
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
November 2, 2001 9:35 AM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Consumer Protection Extended to
the Internet
Nova Scotian consumers will have more protection when making
purchases on the Internet after changes are made to the Consumer
Protection Act. Proposed amendments will give shoppers the right
to basic information about sellers, contracts and the products
and services available for purchase online.
Nova Scotia Business Registry Launched
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
October 18, 2001 4:00 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Nova Scotia Business Registry
Launched
Business people gathered in Halifax today to mark the official
launch of the Nova Scotia Business Registry (NSBR). They can now
register a business, apply and pay for licences, or change
company information with the provincial and federal resources, 24
hours a day, seven days a week. NSBR is the first online service
of its type in Canada.
Nova Scotians in Loop on Consumer Issues
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
October 12, 2001 1:00 PM
SERVICE N.S/MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Nova Scotians in Loop on
Consumer Issues
Nova Scotia is part of a new Canada-wide, Internet-based consumer
service unveiled today in Toronto.
Baddeck Sewage Treatment Plant Receives $2.2 Million Upgrade
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
October 5, 2001 12:00 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Baddeck Sewage Treatment Plant
Receives $2.2 Million Upgrade
The Village of Baddeck will receive a $2.2-million upgrade to its
sewage treatment plant in a project funded by the Canada/Nova
Scotia Infrastructure Program.
Region Prepares for Future Development
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
September 28, 2001 9:25 AM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Region Prepares for Future
Development
With natural gas now flowing from the Sable Island wells, eastern
Nova Scotia is taking steps to ensure that it is ready for the
next wave of development in the region. Municipal officials from
across the region and gas industry experts met in Port Hawkesbury
on Sept. 27 to discuss the implications for the Strait area.
Major Expansion and Renovations for Port Hood Arena
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
September 27, 2001 3:04 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Major Expansion and Renovations
for Port Hood Arena
The Port Hood arena is receiving a $1.3 million face lift.
Senior Drivers Get Discount on Safe Driving Course
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
September 26, 2001 11:17 AM
SERVICE N.S/MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Senior Drivers Get Discount on
Safe Driving Courses
Motorists aged 65 and up will get a $40 discount on safe driving
courses under a new program announced today.
Province Funds Upgrade to Oakland Lake Pump House
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
September 17, 2001 2:29 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Province Funds Upgrade to
Oakland Lake Pump House
The Nova Scotia government and the Town of Mahone Bay are
joining forces to help ensure a safe and reliable supply of
drinking water for the town.
Sewage Collection and Treatment Plant Opens
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
September 10, 2001 11:00 AM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Sewage Collection and Treatment
Plant Opens
Residents of Belliveau Cove, Digby Co., will no longer be
threatened with groundwater pollution from sewage run-off
following the opening of the new Belliveau Cove Sewage Collection
and Treatment Plant.
Province Invests in Mulgrave Water Improvement Project
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
August 22, 2001 3:12 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Province Invests in Mulgrave
Water Improvement Project
Residents of the town of Mulgrave will soon benefit from
improvements to the local water supply, jointly funded by the
province of Nova Scotia and the town.
Green Infrastructure Projects Slated for MacIntosh Run and Maplewood
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
August 17, 2001 1:24 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Green Infrastructure Projects
Slated for MacIntosh Run and Maplewood
Residents of the MacIntosh Run area of Spryfield will see
improved sewer services and Maplewood on the Lakes subdivision
residents will soon be connected to municipal water services
thanks to two projects funded by the Canada/Nova Scotia
Infrastructure Program.
Kentville Sewer Mains Upgraded Under Infrastructure Program
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
August 16, 2001 3:56 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Kentville Sewer Mains
Upgraded Under Infrastructure Program
Some of Kentville's aging sanitary sewer mains will be
modernized as a result of funding through the Canada/Nova
Scotia Infrastructure Program.
Liverpool to Benefit from Infrastructure Program
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
August 16, 2001 3:47 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Liverpool to Benefit from
Infrastructure Program
More Liverpool residents will soon have access to improved
municipal sewer and water services thanks to an upgrading
project funded through the Canada/Nova Scotia Infrastructure
Program.
Chester to Expand Landfill Operation
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
August 16, 2001 3:34 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Chester to Expand Landfill
Operation
Residents of Chester will soon have a public drop-off site for
their recyclables and compost materials thanks to funding from
the Canada/Nova Scotia Infrastructure Program.
Canning to Start Water Well Improvements
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
August 16, 2001 3:12 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Canning to Start Water Well
Improvements
Existing water wells in the Village of Canning will be
refurbished, and a new test drilling program will be initiated
due to project funding through the Canada/Nova Scotia
Infrastructure Program.
Lockeport to Carry Out Wastewater System Upgrade
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
August 16, 2001 3:02 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Lockeport to Carry Out
Wastewater System Upgrade
The Town of Lockeport will soon undertake improvements to its
sewer system thanks to a wastewater system upgrade project funded
through the Canada/Nova Scotia Infrastructure Program.
Sewage Collection System to be Extended in Weymouth Area
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
August 16, 2001 2:49 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Sewage Collection System to be
Extended in Weymouth Area
Weymouth area residents will be seeing further improvements to
their sanitary sewage collection system thanks to funding from
the Canada/Nova Scotia Infrastructure Program.
Middleton's Town Water to be Upgraded through Infrastructure Funding
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
August 16, 2001 2:41 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Middleton's Town Water to
be Upgraded through Infrastructure Funding
The Town of Middleton will soon provide residents with
improved potable water as a result of a reservoir and water
treatment plant upgrade project funded through the
Canada/Nova Scotia Infrastructure Program.