CANADA, December 14 - The Province is providing more help to Nova Scotians struggling with the rising cost of living. As part of a $100-million effort to help low- and middle-income Nova Scotians with home heating, more people than ever before will be …
CANADA, December 8 - Premier Tim Houston emphasized the importance of making it easier for healthcare workers to move from one province to another during a meeting of Canadian trade ministers in Toronto today, December 8. “Obviously, the most important …
CANADA, December 9 - Premier Tim Houston joined other Canadian premiers for a virtual meeting of the Council of the Federation today, December 9. They discussed challenges faced by their respective health systems and the work underway in their …
CANADA, November 28 - Premier Tim Houston will visit Boston and Washington, D.C. from November 30 to December 7 to advance Nova Scotia’s interests in cultural connections, trade and healthcare innovation. “Our connections to New England and the United …
CANADA, November 22 - I want to express my profound disappointment in the decision by the Government of Canada to impose a carbon tax on Nova Scotians at a time when fuel and heating costs are at an all-time high and many Nova Scotians are struggling. Let …
CANADA, November 16 - Premier Tim Houston thanked Geoff MacLellan for his service to the province over the past year as Deputy Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and Chair of the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) Housing Task Force. Mr. MacLellan has …
CANADA, November 10 - At 11 a.m. on November 11, 1918, the guns on the Western Front fell silent after more than four years of continuous warfare. Each year on November 11, Remembrance Day, Canadians pay tribute to those who served to defend our values and …
CANADA, November 10 - Modernizing government and protecting Nova Scotians from large power rate increases were the focus of the fall legislative session, which ended today, November 9. The government introduced legislation to shield Nova Scotians from …
CANADA, October 20 - Strongest Families Institute is Nova Scotia’s recipient of the Council of the Federation Award for Innovation in Mental Health and Addictions Care. The organization recently developed a way to ensure clients can access their …
CANADA, October 14 - Emergency support is on the way for resource industries impacted by hurricane Fiona. Premier Tim Houston announced a range of financial supports today, October 14, for the agriculture and forestry sectors. “In parts of our province, …
CANADA, October 12 - More Nova Scotians will be connected to a primary care provider and recent graduates of Dalhousie family medicine will gain valuable hands-on experience as a result of a $6.3-million investment over the next four years. The new funding …
CANADA, October 11 - The leadership change at Hockey Canada is an important step toward accountability and meaningful change. There are still investigations underway, and clearly there is more to be done, but we are pleased to see these changes and hope it …
CANADA, October 6 - Small businesses struggling in the aftermath of hurricane Fiona can now apply for support through the Small Business Hurricane Relief Program. “Small businesses are such important parts of our communities, and as they work to recover …
CANADA, October 6 - I am deeply disappointed by what we continue to see with Hockey Canada. I said back in July that Hockey Canada has a lot of work to do. Canadians have the right to expect action, answers and accountability from the organization. The …
CANADA, October 5 - Nova Scotia’s thriving film and video industry will benefit from the More Opportunity for Skilled Trades (MOST) program helping attract and retain more young, skilled workers to meet demand. For eligible film and video operators under …
CANADA, September 29 - Support is on the way for small businesses struggling in the aftermath of hurricane Fiona. Premier Tim Houston announced the Small Business Hurricane Relief Program today, September 29. The program will provide a one-time grant of $2 …
CANADA, September 28 - Premier Tim Houston is calling on telecommunications companies to be more collaborative with the Emergency Management Office (NSEMO) and transparent with Nova Scotians, and for the federal government to hold them accountable to …
CANADA, September 26 - Nova Scotians who have been severely impacted by hurricane Fiona will receive financial support from the Province. Premier Tim Houston announced a variety of supports at a news conference today, September 26. “Yesterday, I toured …
CANADA, September 26 - Les gens de la Nouvelle-Écosse qui ont été gravement touchés par l'ouragan Fiona recevront de l'aide financière de la Province. Le premier ministre Tim Houston a annoncé toute une gamme de programmes d'aide financière …
CANADA, September 21 - De nouveaux dirigeants sont mis en place à l'Office du recrutement des professionnels de la santé et au ministère de l'Éducation et du Développement de la petite enfance. La Dre Nicole Boutilier, vice-présidente des services …
