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Nova Scotia - Premier's Office Press Releases

361 Press Releases
  • Published on June 6, 2023 - 22:46 GMT

    Governments Match Donations to Red Cross to Support Nova Scotians

    CANADA, June 6 - The Province is providing further support to Nova Scotians affected by wildfires by matching every dollar donated to the Canadian Red Cross Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada Fires Appeal. With the Government of Canada making the same …

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  • Published on June 5, 2023 - 22:20 GMT

    Applications Now Open for Small Business Wildfire Relief Program

    CANADA, June 5 - Small businesses impacted by the evacuation orders related to recent wildfires can now apply for support through the Small Business Wildfire Relief Program. “We’ve seen many businesses, even those directly impacted, step up to help their …

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  • Published on June 2, 2023 - 19:31 GMT

    Financial Support Coming for Small Businesses Impacted by Wildfires

    CANADA, June 2 - Support is on the way for small businesses impacted by the evacuation orders related to recent wildfires. Premier Tim Houston announced the Small Business Wildfire Relief Program today, June 2. “These wildfires are unprecedented, and the …

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  • Published on May 29, 2023 - 22:06 GMT

    Support for Nova Scotians Impacted by Wildfires; Provincewide Burn Ban

    CANADA, May 29 - Nova Scotians who have been severely impacted by recent wildfires will receive financial support from the Province. Premier Tim Houston announced today, May 29, that the Province will provide $500 to every household required to evacuate …

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  • Published on May 24, 2023 - 18:03 GMT

    Nova Scotia Signs Health Agreement with Denmark

    CANADA, May 24 - Improving the healthcare system for those who need it and those who work in it is a priority for both Nova Scotia and Denmark. Premier Tim Houston joined Denmark’s Minister for the Interior and Health Sophie Løhde in Copenhagen to sign a …

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  • Published on May 18, 2023 - 19:49 GMT

    New Francophone School for Eastern Shore

    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 …

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  • Published on May 18, 2023 - 19:49 GMT

    Nouvelle école francophone pour la Côte Est

    CANADA, May 18 - Les élèves francophones de la Côte Est de la Nouvelle-Écosse fréquenteront une nouvelle école moderne qui remplacera l’École des Beaux-Marais. « Cette nouvelle école s’inscrit dans notre plan pour améliorer les écoles vieillissantes et …

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  • Published on May 18, 2023 - 12:30 GMT

    Premier to Visit Key European Markets

    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 …

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  • Published on May 11, 2023 - 19:20 GMT

    Province Invests in Training More Nurses

    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 …

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  • Published on May 1, 2023 - 19:26 GMT

    Atlantic Physician Registry Launches

    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 …

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  • Published on April 21, 2023 - 01:32 GMT

    Seeking Solutions for Clean Electricity

    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 …

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  • Published on April 14, 2023 - 20:44 GMT

    Nova Scotia Remembers April 18-19, 2020

    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 …

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  • Published on April 13, 2023 - 05:58 GMT

    Spring Legislative Session Results in More Solutions for Healthcare

    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 …

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  • Published on March 30, 2023 - 17:10 GMT

    Statement on Mass Casualty Commission Final Report

    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 …

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  • Published on March 21, 2023 - 20:50 GMT

    Legislation to Improve Patient Access to Care

    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 …

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  • Published on March 20, 2023 - 19:04 GMT

    Retention Bonuses, Incentives for Nurses, Healthcare Workers

    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. …

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  • Published on March 14, 2023 - 19:21 GMT

    Michelin Expands in Nova Scotia with Provincial Support

    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 …

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  • Published on March 9, 2023 - 15:57 GMT

    New Institute to Help Improve Health in Rural Nova Scotia

    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 …

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  • Published on March 8, 2023 - 20:09 GMT

    Province Supports Cutting-Edge Healthcare Data, Analytics Training at Saint Mary’s University

    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 …

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  • Published on March 8, 2023 - 01:24 GMT

    Funding, Plans for New Medical School Campus in Cape Breton

    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 …

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