CANADA, June 23 - Premier Tim Houston joined other Atlantic Premiers today, June 23, in calling for a meeting as soon as possible with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to discuss the disproportionate impact of the federal government’s new clean fuel standards …
CANADA, June 22 - Nova Scotians who lost income because of the recent wildfires in Halifax Regional Municipality and Shelburne County may be eligible for short-term financial support through the Emergency Relief Grant for Individuals. “We know this has …
CANADA, June 20 - The Province is offering assistance to more small businesses impacted by recent wildfires in Halifax Regional Municipality and Shelburne County. The Small Business Wildfire Relief Program is now available to businesses outside the …
CANADA, June 12 - Premier Tim Houston joined a meeting of the Council of Atlantic Premiers today, June 12, hosted by Prince Edward Island Premier Dennis King in Mill River, P.E.I. The premiers discussed using the model of the Atlantic Physician Registry …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
