922 releases issued in the specified time period for Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations (to March 31, 2014)
$8 Million Invested in Sewage Treatment and Water Distribution, Port Hawkesbury
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations (to March 31, 2014)
July 11, 2002 2:44 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--$8 Million Invested in Sewage
Treatment and Water Distribution, Port Hawkesbury
Two Inverness County communities will be serviced by a new
centralized sewage-treatment system and Port Hastings will
receive water distribution service because of a project funded
through the Canada-Nova Scotia Infrastructure Program.
Dial-A-Ride in Annapolis County
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations (to March 31, 2014)
July 8, 2002 9:35 AM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Dial-A-Ride in Annapolis County
The following is a feature story from Service Nova Scotia and
Municipal Relations on Dial-A-Ride Nova Scotia.
Transportation services for residents in rural communities help
to keep communities alive. This is particularly true in areas
like Annapolis County, where a relatively small population is
spread out over a large area and where a higher proportion of the
population is elderly.
Le Transport de Clare, Digby
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations (to March 31, 2014)
July 8, 2002 9:30 AM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Le Transport de Clare, Digby
County
The following is a feature story from Service Nova Scotia and
Municipal Relations on Dial-A-Ride Nova Scotia.
Volunteers play an essential role in every community and Le
Transport de Clare in Digby County illustrates this idea in a
tangible way. The service, which is part of the provincewide
Dial-A-Ride program, credits its success to people in the
community who give their time as volunteers.
Dial-A-Ride in Pictou County
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations (to March 31, 2014)
July 8, 2002 9:25 AM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Dial-A-Ride in Pictou County
The following is a feature story from Service Nova Scotia and
Municipal Relations on Dial-A-Ride Nova Scotia.
Residents in Pictou County are able to access services in their
communities thanks to the success of the Dial-A-Ride program.
Dial-A-Ride Yarmouth
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations (to March 31, 2014)
July 8, 2002 9:20 AM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Dial-A-Ride Yarmouth
The following is a feature story from Service Nova Scotia and
Municipal Relations on Dial-A-Ride Nova Scotia.
Dial-A-Ride Yarmouth is helping residents in the community by
providing transportation to many activities and events in the
area.
Dial-A-Ride in West Hants
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations (to March 31, 2014)
July 8, 2002 9:15 AM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Dial-A-Ride in West Hants
The following is a feature story from Service Nova Scotia and
Municipal Relations on Dial-A-Ride Nova Scotia.
Residents of West Hants know that supportive communities come
together to help those in need. The Dial-A-Ride service in West
Hants is a success because of people who care about others in
their community.
Dial-A-Ride Colchester County
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations (to March 31, 2014)
July 8, 2002 9:14 AM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Dial-A-Ride Colchester County
The following is a feature story from Service Nova Scotia and
Municipal Relations on Dial-A-Ride Nova Scotia.
For some people, visiting places like a store, a bank, or a
restaurant is next to impossible. The Dial-A-Ride program in
Colchester County, however, is helping people lead more
fulfilling and productive lives by giving them access to
activities and businesses in their own communities.
Dial-A-Ride in Kings County
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations (to March 31, 2014)
July 8, 2002 9:10 AM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Dial-A-Ride in Kings County
The following is a feature story from Service Nova Scotia and
Municipal Relations on Dial-A-Ride Nova Scotia.
Most people take it for granted that they can participate in
events and activities in their communities, but others face
challenges just to get there. The Dial-A-Ride program in Kings
County is helping residents overcome these challenges.
Inclusive Transportation Conference Slated for Dartmouth
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations (to March 31, 2014)
June 24, 2002 9:53 AM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Inclusive Transportation
Conference Slated for Dartmouth
A conference aimed at improving transportation service to
disabled, elderly and low-income Nova Scotians will be held at
the Ramada Hotel in Dartmouth on June 26 and 27. The conference
is being organized by the Nova Scotia Community-based
Transportation Association, with assistance from Service Nova
Scotia and Municipal Relations.
Strong Real Estate Market Indicates economic Growth in Western Region
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations (to March 31, 2014)
June 7, 2002 2:34 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Strong Real Estate Market
Indicates Economic Growth in Western Region
Increased property values in most parts of the province reflect a
continuing strong and growing real estate market in Nova Scotia.
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations' proposed assessment
figures for 2003, based on January 2001 market value, show that
values are up by $1.23 billion, or just over 2.5 per cent.
Residential property values are up by $1.01 billion, or 3.16 per
cent, and commercial property values increased by $222 million,
or 1.67 per cent.
Strong Real Estate Market Indicates Economic Growth in Northern Region
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations (to March 31, 2014)
June 7, 2002 2:19 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Strong Real Estate Market
Indicates Economic Growth in Northern Region
Increased property values in most parts of the province reflect a
continuing strong and growing real estate market in Nova Scotia.
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations' proposed assessment
figures for 2003, based on January 2001 market value, show that
values are up by $1.23 billion, or just over 2.5 per cent.
Residential property values are up by $1.01 billion, or 3.16 per
cent, and commercial property values increased by $222 million,
or 1.67 per cent.
Strong Real Estate Market Indicates Economic Growth in Eastern Region
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations (to March 31, 2014)
June 7, 2002 2:11 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Strong Real Estate Market
Indicates Economic Growth in Eastern Region
Increased property values in most parts of the province reflect a
continuing strong and growing real estate market in Nova Scotia.
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations' proposed assessment
figures for 2003, based on January 2001 market value, show that
values are up by $1.23 billion, or just over 2.5 per cent.
Residential property values are up by $1.01 billion, or 3.16 per
cent, and commercial property values increased by $222 million,
or 1.67 per cent.
Strong Real Estate Market Indicates Growth
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations (to March 31, 2014)
June 7, 2002 1:57 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Strong Real Estate Market
Indicates Economic Growth
Increased property values in most parts of the province reflect a
continuing strong and growing real estate market in Nova Scotia.
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations' proposed assessment
figures for 2003, based on January 2001 market value, show that
values are up by $1.23 billion, or just over 2.5 per cent.
Residential property values are up by $1.01 billion, or 3.16 per
cent, and commercial property values increased by $222 million,
or 1.67 per cent.
Strong Real Estate Market Indicates Economic Growth in Southern Region
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations (to March 31, 2014)
June 7, 2002 0:00 AM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Strong Real Estate Market
Indicates Economic Growth in Southern Region
Increased property values in most parts of the province reflect a
continuing strong and growing real estate market in Nova Scotia.
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations' proposed assessment
figures for 2003, based on January 2001 market value, show that
values are up by $1.23 billion, or just over 2.5 per cent.
Residential property values are up by $1.01 billion, or 3.16 per
cent, and commercial property values increased by $222 million,
or 1.67 per cent.
Province Amends Bill 129
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations (to March 31, 2014)
May 27, 2002 1:55 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Province Amends Bill 129
The Nova Scotia government is amending a bill currently before
the legislature that will ensure the province's right to assess
certain industrial properties for municipal taxation purposes.
Input Sought on Sprinkler System Requirements
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations (to March 31, 2014)
May 17, 2002 2:34 PM
SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Input Sought on Sprinkler
System Requirements
Nova Scotians are invited to comment on proposed changes to
provincial building code requirements for sprinkler systems.
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations released a discussion
paper on the topic today, May 17.
Amendments to Municipal Government, Assessment Acts Introduced
Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations (to March 31, 2014)
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 (to March 31, 2014)
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 (to March 31, 2014)
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 (to March 31, 2014)
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.