CANADA, April 1 - Nova Scotia and New Brunswick are working together on a bid to host the 2023 International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Junior Ice Hockey Championship. “We’ve done it before and we are ready to do it again. In 2003, we showed there …
CANADA, March 22 - The Government is investing $3.5 million to help volunteer fire departments, ground search and rescue organizations and First Nations fire departments recover from fundraising losses during the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 340 …
CANADA, March 21 - The Council of Atlantic Premiers (CAP) met today, March 21, in Halifax to discuss regional approaches to healthcare, economic recovery, the cost of living, immigration and energy security. Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston chaired the …
CANADA, March 8 - The government is investing $23 million to help Nova Scotia’s film industry grow sustainably and generate economic activity year-round. Premier Tim Houston announced today, March 8, two investments to support the industry: $8 million …
CANADA, March 7 - Premier Tim Houston launched a recruitment campaign today, March 7, to bring more doctors home to Nova Scotia. Doctors who go to the Come Home to Nova Scotia website and say they want to work in the province will be contacted by a …
CANADA, February 25 - Nova Scotia is donating $100,000 to the Canada-Ukraine Foundation to provide humanitarian aid and support to the people of Ukraine. “Nova Scotians were shocked and horrified by Russia’s unprovoked attack on Ukraine, which endangers …
CANADA, February 23 - Nova Scotia continues to lead the country in reducing red tape. The Province was recognized today, February 23, with a Canadian Federation of Independent Business Golden Scissors Award for demonstrating leadership in removing …
CANADA, February 22 - This week marks the beginning of the inquiry into the April 18 and 19, 2020, mass casualty that took the lives of 22 Nova Scotians and an unborn child. We must never lose sight of the reason for this public inquiry, to seek answers …
CANADA, February 10 - Frontline healthcare workers gave Premier Tim Houston and provincial health leaders hundreds of ideas to consider as they move to fix healthcare in the province. Ideas received on last fall’s Speak Up for Healthcare Tour consultation …
CANADA, February 10 - The Province has accepted all remaining recommendations from the Nova Scotia Minimum Wage Review Committee, which include a path to a $15 minimum wage by 2024. “We are committed to ensuring our province grows and that all Nova …
CANADA, February 9 - The Province is investing approximately $65 million in health authorities, long-term care and home care to increase pay for continuing care assistants (CCAs) so they will become the highest paid in Atlantic Canada. Wages for unionized …
CANADA, February 2 - The Province will protect solar homeowners and small businesses in the solar industry with regulations that will stop the proposed net-metering charge in Nova Scotia Power’s most recent rate application. Premier Tim Houston sent a …
CANADA, February 1 - Nova Scotians are invited to share their thoughts and ideas to strengthen 20 provincial entities. A survey opened today, February 1, to seek input on the powers, duties, roles and responsibilities, accountability, oversight and …
CANADA, January 26 - Virtual celebrations began today, January 26, for African Heritage Month with a provincial proclamation and poster unveiling ceremony. “I am delighted and honoured to participate in the launch of African Heritage Month 2022,” said Lt.- …
CANADA, January 25 - Atlantic Premiers met today, January 25, to discuss regional impacts of the Omicron variant and priorities for economic recovery. It was Premier Tim Houston’s first meeting as the council Chair. Premier Blaine Higgs of New Brunswick, …
CANADA, January 15 - Premier Tim Houston paid tribute today, January 15, to the remarkable life and legacy of Alexa McDonough. The former NDP leader died today, at the age of 77. “Alexa McDonough was a trailblazer whose name will be mentioned in the same …
CANADA, January 14 - Parents and caregivers will see a reduction in child-care fees ahead of schedule as the Province accelerates its commitment to lower fees under the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement. The agreement calls for a 50 per …
CANADA, January 14 - Les parents et les parents-substituts profitent d'une réduction précoce des frais de garde d'enfants alors que la Province accélère son engagement à réduire ces frais en vertu de l'Entente pour l'apprentissage et la …
CANADA, January 13 - The Nova Scotia Minimum Wage Review Committee has submitted its report with recommendations on the minimum wage rate. The government will accept the recommended increase for April 1 and is seeking more stakeholder input before making a …
CANADA, January 7 - To slow the spread of COVID-19, Nova Scotians are asked to stay home from work if they’re sick. Applications for the Province’s COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave Program open Monday, January 10, at 1 p.m. for people who cannot work remotely and …
