News releases from Justice (Page 1)

Nova Scotia is taking further steps to protect youth by banning the sale of flavoured cannabis vaping products when they become available in the new year.

Government, law enforcement agencies, emergency services and MADD Canada are joining together again this holiday season to help keep impaired drivers off the roads.

Two Nova Scotia heroes received the province’s highest recognition for bravery at a ceremony held today, Dec. 4, in Halifax.

Le gouvernement s'est engagé à améliorer l'accessibilité et à créer des communautés accueillantes et solidaires.

Government is committed to improving accessibility and creating communities that are welcoming and supportive.

At about 7:50 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 2, an inmate at the Central Nova Correctional Facility in Dartmouth was assaulted by other inmates.

Government has appointed former Justice Suzanne Hood as chairperson of the Criminal Code Review Board.

Nova Scotia’s longest-running wellness court in Dartmouth is celebrating its 10-year anniversary.

Families of first responders who die as a result of their duties can receive a $300,000 memorial grant to recognize their sacrifice and service.

Government is offering a reward of up to $150,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the homicide of 19-year-old Triston Reece.

Legislative amendments, introduced today, Oct. 10, will provide clarity for elected officials and protect against potential conflicts of interest.

Un projet de loi pour remanier la carte électorale de la province a été déposé aujourd’hui 9 octobre.

Legislation to redraw the province’s electoral map was introduced today, Oct. 9.

Nova Scotia will soon have more options for timely and thorough review of unexpected deaths.

Legislation introduced today, Oct. 3, will provide clarity to the Expropriation Act and support continued infrastructure investments.

Provincial government employees are diving in and giving back to their communities as they kick off their annual workplace fundraising campaign for United Way with two harbour swims.

Government has appointed an acting Freedom of Information Protection of Privacy (FOIPOP) review officer and privacy review officer, effective Sept. 1.

Government is improving access to small claims court and simplifying the process, including waiving fees for low-income Nova Scotians.

Nova Scotians impacted by crime will now have greater access to restorative justice – a program that focuses on addressing and resolving the harms and needs of all involved.

Families who rely on court-ordered child and spousal support payments now have easier access to information on their case files online.