News releases from Premier's Office (Page 3)

Premier Tim Houston attended a virtual Council of Atlantic Premiers meeting, Thursday evening, December 9.

Nova Scotians and Bostonians are eagerly awaiting the Christmas tree lighting on the Boston Common tonight, December 2, at 8 p.m. AST.

Premier Tim Houston will make his first trip as Premier to Ottawa to meet with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday, November 22.

The new Office of Healthcare Professionals Recruitment has hit the ground running to ensure the Province recruits and retains enough doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals for Nova Scotians to get the care they need.

Individuals and organizations hosting events or gatherings that ignore public health orders are now subject to penalties under the Health Protection Act.

This morning I received the upsetting news that I have been diagnosed with COVID-19. At this time, I do not know how I contracted it. I will provide all of the information I can to public health and work with them to trace all of my contacts.

A special tree received a warm farewell today, November 12. The 60-year-old, 48-foot white spruce is a thank you gift to the people of Boston for their immediate medical aid and relief supplies following the Halifax Explosion of 1917.

Each year on November 11, we honour the courage and sacrifice of those who fought for our country in past conflicts and those who continue to serve, both at home and abroad.

Premier Tim Houston thanked Gary Burrill today, November 9, for his work on behalf of Nova Scotians.

During the fall sitting of the legislature, the government passed important legislation, advanced new policy solutions and participated in respectful debate, setting the stage for a healthy Nova Scotia.

Eligible Dalhousie University nursing students will have immediate access to additional student assistance funding to help cover costs for the entire duration of their program.

The learnings from the Restorative Inquiry into the Nova Scotia Home for Colored Children will have a positive and long-lasting impact by shaping important changes in how the government serves the needs of Nova Scotians.

Aujourd’hui, le 28 octobre, le premier ministre Tim Houston a annoncé que toutes les infirmières diplômées des universités de la Nouvelle-Écosse et du Nova Scotia Community College au cours des cinq prochaines années se verront offrir un emploi dans la province.

Premier Tim Houston announced today, October 28, all nurses graduating from Nova Scotia’s universities and Nova Scotia Community College for the next five years will be offered a job in the province.

Premier Tim Houston announced his senior office staff today, October 19: -- Nicole LaFosse Parker, Chief of Staff and General Counsel -- Lisa Manninger, Deputy Chief of Staff and Director of Legislative Affairs -- James Mitchener, Director of Operations -- Michelle Stevens, Director of Communications, seconded from Communications Nova Scotia -- Sam Foran, Director of Digital Media -- Catherine Klimek, Press Secretary -- Erin Norwood MacLeod, Associate Director of Legislative Affairs -- Adam Smith, Associate Director of Operations -- Tyler Cameron, Executive Assistant to the Premier.

The Government is modernizing the rules of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly to better reflect the diverse views of all Nova Scotians and create a more welcoming, inclusive environment, including changing references to “prayer” in the House rules.

The Province is taking action to protect patients, health-service providers and staff of healthcare facilities from protests intended to interfere with Nova Scotians accessing hospital and other healthcare services.

Voters will soon have certainty on the timing of future provincial elections.

Nova Scotia will move forward with solutions that work for Nova Scotians, addressing the problems within the healthcare system and embracing what is possible for the province’s economy and future.

Premier Tim Houston expressed deep sadness today, October 5, at the death of former premier Roger Bacon. Nova Scotia’s 21st premier died Monday evening at the age of 95.