News releases from Service Nova Scotia and Internal Services (July 2019 - May 2023) (Page 1)

Security staff will now need a criminal record check and security training to work at late-night bars known as cabarets.

Amendments to the Interim Residential Rental Increase Cap Act introduced today, March 22, extend the cap and respond to concerns from tenants and landlords.

The Province of Nova Scotia is banning the use of the TikTok social media application on government-issued mobile devices effective Wednesday, March 1.

Nova Scotia is joining other provinces in reducing the potential for companies to be used for money laundering, tax evasion and other crimes.

Changes to the Residential Tenancies Program take effect today, February 3.

The newly expanded Heating Assistance Rebate Program (HARP) is now accepting applications to help more Nova Scotians than ever with rising home heating costs.

Note: A list of the top baby names for 2022 follows this release. The 2022 information is current as of today, December 29 at 10 a.m.

Help with home heating costs is now available for Nova Scotians living on low incomes. Applications for the Heating Assistance Rebate Program (HARP) open today, October 17, for the 2022-23 heating season.

Some Access Nova Scotia offices will be open this weekend to help people affected by hurricane Fiona complete online applications for financial assistance.

The Province’s response rate to access to information requests reached an all-time high of 91 per cent in 2021-22, a highlight in the annual report from Information Access and Privacy Services released today, September 27.

Applications for the Property Tax Rebate for Seniors, which helps low-income seniors with their municipal residential property taxes, open Friday, July 1. The program offers eligible seniors a rebate of half of their property taxes, up to $800.

Forest Haven Memorial Gardens in Sydney will have its crematorium licence suspended for two months effective Thursday, April 28, for a wrongful cremation that occurred last December. The suspension means the funeral home cannot do cremations during this time.

Legislation introduced today, April 6, will give provincially regulated companies, co-operatives, societies and condominium corporations the option to continue meeting virtually or with a mix of in-person and virtual participants.

Amendments introduced to the Liquor Control Act today, April 1, are the first step to permanently allow third-party delivery of alcohol with food orders and to enable the direct-to-consumer interprovincial sale of beer and spirits for personal use.

Amendments introduced today, March 25, will modernize the Condominium Act, improving the governance and management of condominium corporations and enhancing consumer protection.

The Province will provide $13.2 million to vulnerable Nova Scotians to help them address the immediate impact of rising fuel prices on the cost of living.

Forestry contractors looking to move wood or equipment over short distances on provincial roads can apply for special move permits prior to spring weight restrictions taking effect. This is a short-term measure to help keep people in the forestry sector working.

The Province is protecting renters by extending the ban on ending a residential lease for the purpose of renovations.

Note: A list of the top baby names for 2021 follows this release. The 2021 information is current as of today, December 30.

The Department of Service Nova Scotia and Internal Services is investigating Forest Haven Memorial Gardens Crematorium, Sydney. The investigation is in response to an alleged wrongdoing. The results will help the Department decide if a hearing is required to determine if the funeral home’s licence should be suspended or revoked.