CANADA, May 18 - Francophone students on Nova Scotia’s Eastern Shore will attend a new, modern school that will replace École des Beaux-Marais. “This new school is part of our plan to update aging schools and plan for population growth across the province, …
CANADA, May 18 - Premier Tim Houston will visit the United Kingdom, Denmark and France from May 20 - 28 to strengthen trade and investment partnerships and collaboration on healthcare innovation. The mission will highlight the Province’s healthcare …
CANADA, May 11 - Anyone interested in becoming a nurse in Nova Scotia will have more options as the Province is increasing the number of nursing seats across the province, with many opening this fall. Premier Tim Houston announced today, May 11, the …
CANADA, May 1 - The Atlantic Physician Registry launched today, May 1, in the four Atlantic provinces. Physicians licensed in any of the four provinces can opt in to the registry and practise in another Atlantic province. A full news release from the …
CANADA, April 20 - Experts in the energy sector will help chart Nova Scotia’s course for renewable electricity and reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The Clean Electricity Solutions Task Force will explore ways to modernize Nova Scotia’s …
CANADA, April 14 - Nova Scotians are asked to pause for a moment of silence at noon on Tuesday, April 18, and Wednesday, April 19, to remember those lost, honour the survivors and reflect on what happened in the province three years ago. “Three years later …
CANADA, April 13 - Historic investment to improve healthcare and new legislation to get more Nova Scotians faster access to care were highlights of the spring legislative session that closed today, April 12. The Patient Access to Care Act reduces …
CANADA, March 30 - Today, I joined the Prime Minister, victims’ families, survivors and community members to hear details of the Mass Casualty Commission’s final report and its recommendations. As I listened to the information, my thoughts were with these …
CANADA, March 21 - Nova Scotians will be able to get healthcare faster with new legislation introduced today, March 21. The Patient Access to Care Act includes new measures to reduce administrative burdens on healthcare providers, giving them more time to …
CANADA, March 20 - As a way of thanking Nova Scotia’s nurses while encouraging more of them to keep working in the province, today, March 20, Premier Tim Houston announced a $10,000 bonus for nurses in Nova Scotia’s publicly funded healthcare system. …
CANADA, March 14 - Michelin, one of Nova Scotia’s largest employers, is moving forward with a major expansion of its manufacturing facility in Bridgewater with the help of a recently enhanced provincial tax credit. “Nova Scotia is an amazing place to do …
CANADA, March 9 - A new research institute at St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish will help improve the health of rural Nova Scotians by focusing on the root causes of poor health and related issues. With a $37.4-million investment from the …
CANADA, March 8 - Nova Scotia is set to become a national leader in leveraging data and analytics to improve patient care through the creation of new health data analytics and health system administration programs at Saint Mary’s University. “Data and …
CANADA, March 7 - Nova Scotia will educate, recruit and retain more doctors with a plan to open Nova Scotia’s second medical school campus at Cape Breton University by fall 2025. Today, March 7, Premier Tim Houston announced $58.9 million to develop the …
CANADA, February 23 - Nova Scotia will use new funding from the federal government to keep building a healthcare system that will support patients and their families to get the care they need, faster. The $1-billion, 10-year funding agreement will help the …
CANADA, February 20 - Premier Tim Houston joined a meeting of the Council of Atlantic Premiers today, February 20, hosted by Prince Edward Island Premier Dennis King in Charlottetown. The premiers discussed the new healthcare funding partnership with the …
CANADA, January 23 - A virtual celebration today, January 23, marked the launch of African Heritage Month with a provincial proclamation and poster unveiling. The month recognizes and highlights the contributions of African Nova Scotians throughout the …
CANADA, January 16 - David Benoit will serve as the new President and Chief Executive Officer of Build Nova Scotia, one of two new Crown corporations established to drive economic growth across the province. Mr. Benoit, currently the Senior Executive …
CANADA, December 19 - Premier Tim Houston hosted a virtual meeting of the Council of Atlantic Premiers today, December 19. He welcomed Premier Blaine Higgs of New Brunswick, Premier Dennis King of Prince Edward Island and Premier Andrew Furey of …
CANADA, December 15 - More beds, more operating rooms and two new and larger emergency departments are among the elements of More, Faster: The Action for Health Build, a comprehensive plan for improving healthcare services for Nova Scotians. “Our …
