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 …
CANADA, January 5 - Premier Tim Houston thanked Iain Rankin today, January 5, for his work on behalf of Nova Scotians as a cabinet minister, Premier and leader of the official Opposition. Mr. Rankin announced today that he is stepping down as leader of …
CANADA, December 20 - As Nova Scotia’s population passes the one million mark, the Province is launching a recruitment campaign to increase workers in healthcare and the skilled trades to support labour market needs. The campaign is part of a larger …
CANADA, December 20 - Premier Tim Houston attended a Council of Atlantic Premiers meeting by teleconference today, December 20. The agenda was focused on limiting the spread of COVID-19. Premiers are urging all Atlantic Canadians to take action to slow the …
CANADA, December 17 - After five years as a highly successful pilot program, the Atlantic Immigration Program is now a permanent pathway for designated employers to hire skilled workers. The Province of Nova Scotia and the Government of Canada announced …
CANADA, December 16 - Nova Scotia marks a major population milestone as the province surpasses one million people, following record growth since July 2021. “Reaching the one million mark is a significant moment in our province’s history. After years of a …
CANADA, December 10 - Premier Tim Houston attended a virtual Council of Atlantic Premiers meeting, Thursday evening, December 9. Premiers endorsed a regional accord that will strengthen healthcare and directed their ministers of health to develop priority …
CANADA, December 2 - Nova Scotians and Bostonians are eagerly awaiting the Christmas tree lighting on the Boston Common tonight, December 2, at 8 p.m. AST. “Nova Scotia will never forget the generosity shown by the City of Boston after the Halifax …
CANADA, November 19 - Premier Tim Houston will make his first trip as Premier to Ottawa to meet with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday, November 22. The two leaders will begin discussions on Nova Scotia priorities and common interests between the …
CANADA, November 18 - The new Office of Healthcare Professionals Recruitment has hit the ground running to ensure the Province recruits and retains enough doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals for Nova Scotians to get the care they need. “We’ …
CANADA, November 18 - Individuals and organizations hosting events or gatherings that ignore public health orders are now subject to penalties under the Health Protection Act. This is a new category of offence that will hold organizers directly responsible …
CANADA, November 17 - This morning I received the upsetting news that I have been diagnosed with COVID-19. At this time, I do not know how I contracted it. I will provide all of the information I can to public health and work with them to trace all of my …
CANADA, November 12 - A special tree received a warm farewell today, November 12. The 60-year-old, 48-foot white spruce is a thank you gift to the people of Boston for their immediate medical aid and relief supplies following the Halifax Explosion of 1917. …
CANADA, November 10 - Each year on November 11, we honour the courage and sacrifice of those who fought for our country in past conflicts and those who continue to serve, both at home and abroad. Nova Scotia has a long and proud military history. Our …
CANADA, November 9 - Premier Tim Houston thanked Gary Burrill today, November 9, for his work on behalf of Nova Scotians. Mr. Burrill announced today that he is stepping down as leader of the provincial New Democratic Party. “Gary has worked on behalf of …
CANADA, November 5 - During the fall sitting of the legislature, the government passed important legislation, advanced new policy solutions and participated in respectful debate, setting the stage for a healthy Nova Scotia. The sitting, which included the …
