CANADA, February 2 - Premier Tim Houston and his Atlantic counterparts were awarded the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) Golden Scissors Award today, February 2, for the creation of the Atlantic Physician Registry. The registry allows …
CANADA, January 18 - Nova Scotians have an opportunity to honour people who have put themselves at risk to help others by nominating them for the Medal of Bravery. Nominations for the award opened today, January 18. “Each year, there are countless …
CANADA, January 15 - NOTE: A list of the top 10 ideas determined by public voting follows this release. More technology, better communication and new ways of working are among the top ideas selected by Nova Scotians in Healthcare Improvement Challenge …
CANADA, January 4 - Cancer patients in Nova Scotia will be some of the first to access new technology and innovative programs developed in the fight against the disease over the next decade. Nova Scotia Health and Varian, a U.S.-based Siemens Healthineers …
CANADA, December 20 - Nova Scotians can now vote on ideas submitted to the Healthcare Improvement Challenge. The contest, launched in October, received more than 2,200 ideas from healthcare providers and people in jobs linked to healthcare in Nova Scotia …
CANADA, December 15 - A new action plan will help grow Nova Scotia’s green hydrogen industry and advance the transition to clean energy. “Nova Scotia is poised to be a world leader in the production of green hydrogen, which will help us and our global …
CANADA, December 11 - Premier Tim Houston met with his Atlantic counterparts to discuss the top priorities for Atlantic Canadians during a virtual meeting of the Council of Atlantic Premiers today, December 11. Prince Edward Island Premier Dennis King …
CANADA, December 4 - A change to how the Province employs travel nurses will help create more stability in healthcare and long-term care in Nova Scotia. Premier Tim Houston announced today, December 4, that travel nurses working for Nova Scotia Health, …
CANADA, November 15 - Nova Scotians will receive more care, faster at the new Bayers Lake Community Outpatient Centre. The centre will provide a wide range of services and help reduce pressure on other facilities that provide outpatient services across …
CANADA, November 10 - Improving healthcare and building more housing were the focus of this fall’s historic session of the House of Assembly, which closed today, November 9. The session started with new legislation to recognize first responders for their …
CANADA, November 8 - Four extraordinary Nova Scotians received the Province’s highest recognition for bravery at a ceremony held today, November 8, in Halifax. Premier Tim Houston awarded the Nova Scotia Medal of Bravery to Talbot Boyer of Dartmouth, …
CANADA, November 6 - Canada’s premiers concluded their two-day meeting in Halifax today, November 6, united in their commitment to take action on the affordability challenges facing Canadians, along with the need to improve health services, tackle housing …
CANADA, October 23 - Healthcare workers and those in jobs linked to healthcare in Nova Scotia could win a $1,000 cash prize for submitting their ideas for improving the system. A new contest, the Healthcare Improvement Challenge, starts today, October 23, …
CANADA, October 19 - Actions to recruit, retain and train more people in the skilled trades will help homes, hospitals and roads in Nova Scotia get built faster. The government will accelerate growth in the skilled trades and modernize the entire …
CANADA, October 12 - Professional and volunteer first responders will soon have a day that recognizes their bravery and unwavering commitment to protecting people and their communities in the face of extraordinary circumstances. Today, October 12, Premier …
CANADA, September 21 - Premier Tim Houston will lead a provincial mission to three countries in the Indo-Pacific region – Singapore, the Philippines and Japan – September 22 to October 4. The focus is to help recruit healthcare workers, strengthen business …
CANADA, September 14 - Premier Tim Houston announced historic changes to cabinet today, September 14. Twila Grosse, MLA for Preston, joins cabinet as Minister of African Nova Scotian Affairs and Minister of the Public Service Commission, becoming the first …
CANADA, September 14 - Premier Tim Houston announced changes to the senior ranks of the public service today, September 14. An executive deputy team will be created to tackle the province’s most pressing challenges and develop social, economic and energy …
CANADA, September 8 - Kentville resident Shelly Gray is being recognized for her pursuit of learning to change her path while being a positive example for her children, co-workers and community, today, September 8, International Literacy Day. Forced to …
CANADA, September 1 - Late in the evening of September 2, 1998, Nova Scotians first learned of the tragic crash of Swissair Flight 111 in the waters off Peggys Cove. In a matter of minutes, the lives of all 229 passengers and crew, and their hopes and …
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