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 …
CANADA, April 11 - Nova Scotia’s COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave Program will be extended until May 7, 2022, the same date that Canada’s Sickness Recovery Benefit will end. Program requirements for Nova Scotia’s voluntary program will not change. “Nova Scotians …
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 …
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