News releases from Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations (to March 31, 2014) issued in the specified time period (Page 8)

The province is making sure Nova Scotians are better protected when they purchase a mortgage with new legislation introduced today, April 16.

The newly renovated and expanded East Hants Sportsplex will give residents access to high-quality sports and recreation opportunities to help them stay fit and healthy while having fun.

The Colchester area is showing leadership in solid waste management by building a compost facility to help extend the life of landfills, protect the environment and turn waste into a valuable resource.

The province is helping families save money and reduce their carbon footprint through amendments to the Municipal Government Act to be introduced today, April 2.

The Dartmouth Access Nova Scotia Centre will open at its new location at 250 Baker Drive in Russell Lake West, on Monday, March 26.

Les Néo-Écossais qui renouvellent leur permis de véhicule en ligne pourront maintenant utiliser une copie imprimée de leur reçu comme preuve d'immatriculation pendant 10 jours.

Nova Scotians renewing vehicle permits on-line will now be able to use a printed copy of their on-line receipt as proof of registration for 10 days.

The province is supporting workshops designed to help more African Nova Scotians be better informed and active in October's municipal elections.

The Imperial Oil refinery in Dartmouth will have predictable, stable tax levels for another five years with the province's decision to extend a taxation agreement between the refinery and Halifax Regional Municipality.

The Digby County Land Registration office at 4451 Highway 1 in Weymouth is closed today, March 2.

More than 1,500 low-income families could benefit from the Salvation Army's Good Neighbour Energy Fund thanks to another $400,000 donation from the province.

Des élections municipales sont prévues en octobre, et le gouvernement provincial appuie les Néo-Écossais qui veulent s'engager en offrant des ateliers qui auront lieu au printemps à l'échelle de la province.

With municipal elections set for October, the province is supporting Nova Scotians who want to get involved by hosting workshops this spring throughout the province.

The province is making homeowners aware of reports about unlicensed activity under the Direct Sellers' Regulation Act.

The Port Hawkesbury Access Nova Scotia office in the Provincial Building on MacSween Street is closed because of weather conditions. The office will re-open tomorrow at 8:30 a.m.

SERVICE N.S./MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Amherst Access, Land Registry Offices Closed -----------------------------------------------------------------The Amherst Access Nova Scotia centre, at the Superstore on South Albion Street, and the Land Registry Office, on Havelock Street, are closed because of weather conditions.

Nine projects have received funding to help improve public transit services in the province.

The province has released a new plan to make it easier to do business in Nova Scotia.

Les Néo-Écossais peuvent afficher leur fierté envers leur patrimoine acadien en choisissant une nouvelle plaque d'immatriculation, maintenant disponible aux centres Accès Nouvelle-Écosse et aux Bureaux des véhicules automobiles.

Nova Scotians can show pride in their Acadian heritage by choosing a new licence plate now available at Access Nova Scotia and Registry of Motor Vehicle offices.