CANADA, June 27 - Today, June 27, Premier Tim Houston expressed sadness at the passing of former cabinet minister John Leefe, who died on June 25 after a life of dedicated public service. “When his community or his province needed him, John never failed to …
CANADA, June 8 - Young skilled trades workers in Nova Scotia will be the first to benefit from the More Opportunity for Skilled Trades (MOST) program, aimed at attracting and retaining young people in key sectors and shaping the workforce of tomorrow. For …
CANADA, June 7 - The Province and Tourism Industry Association of Nova Scotia (TIANS) will partner to develop a new strategic plan for Nova Scotia’s tourism sector. The plan will establish a new vision for tourism, taking into consideration the needs of …
CANADA, June 2 - A chartered flight carrying more than 300 Ukrainian nationals will land at the Halifax Stanfield International Airport from Warsaw, Poland, later today, June 2. While many are expected to stay in Nova Scotia, others will resettle in other …
CANADA, June 2 - Hundreds of nurses graduating from Nova Scotia programs will soon be working across the province. More than 350 registered nurses and licensed practical nurses have started working or have accepted offers to work with Nova Scotia Health …
CANADA, May 31 - Nova Scotia’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Robert Strang, is being recognized for his leadership and dedication during the COVID-19 pandemic with a new award named in his honour. The Dr. Robert Strang Mayflower Award for Healthcare …
CANADA, May 12 - The Province is partnering with post-secondary institutions to train more rural family doctors. Cape Breton University (CBU) has partnered with Dalhousie University in Halifax to create five new medical school seats this September through …
CANADA, May 9 - Three decades have passed since an explosion at a mine in Plymouth, Pictou County, killed 26 workers. Today, May 9, Nova Scotians will gather to mark the 30th anniversary of the Westray disaster. “Nova Scotians will never forget that day …
CANADA, May 5 - Premier Tim Houston heads to Ireland, the United Kingdom (U.K.) and France May 6 to 18 to strengthen trade, tourism, investment and partnerships with government and business leaders in Dublin, Edinburgh, London and Paris. “Nova Scotia’s …
CANADA, May 5 - PREMIER’S OFFICE/FINANCE/TREASURY BOARD–Non-resident Property Tax Removed, Deed Transfer Tax Remains The government will not be moving forward with the non-resident property tax. Premier Tim Houston announced the change today, May 5. “My …
CANADA, May 5 - Nova Scotia and New Brunswick have been selected to host the 2023 International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Junior Ice Hockey Championship. “Nova Scotia is thrilled to be selected to host the 2023 World Juniors, which will be the …
CANADA, May 3 - Updates to Nova Scotia’s new non-resident property tax that will help military families and provide relief for owners of small cottages will be part of regulations to be released this spring. The changes will also clarify the tax for …
CANADA, May 3 - Nova Scotia Ombudsman William A. Smith will retire effective June 30, Premier Tim Houston announced today, May 3. “Mr. Smith planned to retire earlier but agreed to stay on to support the office through the pandemic. I thank Mr. Smith for …
CANADA, May 2 - Nominations for a new national award for innovation in mental health and addictions care are now open to people and organizations across the province. The Award for Innovation in Mental Health and Addictions Care, launched by Canada’s …
CANADA, April 27 - Premier Tim Houston announced Geoff MacLellan as the newest member of his deputy minister team today, April 27. Mr. MacLellan, a former Liberal government cabinet minister, will become the deputy minister for Intergovernmental Affairs, …
CANADA, April 23 - The government passed a budget that makes historic investments in healthcare and passed legislation to support Nova Scotians and help them start families, dismantle racism and hate and enshrine Mi’kmaw as Nova Scotia’s first language …
CANADA, April 22 - The government released Action for Health, a strategic plan to address recent and long-standing problems in acute and primary care, long-term care, addictions and mental health and the factors that affect the well-being of Nova Scotians …
CANADA, April 22 - Le gouvernement a rendu public le Plan d’action pour la santé, un plan stratégique qui s’attaque à des problèmes de longue date et à d’autres plus récents dans les soins actifs et primaires, les soins de longue durée, la santé mentale et …
CANADA, April 20 - The Province is working with the YMCA to provide more support for Ukrainian newcomers arriving in Nova Scotia. The government is also streamlining the immigration process for Ukrainians. “Nova Scotians have a history of helping people …
CANADA, April 14 - The Province is asking Nova Scotians to come together to remember those who lost their lives on April 18 and 19, 2020. People are encouraged to pause for a moment of silence at noon on both Monday, April 18, and Tuesday, April 19, to …
