CANADA, March 8 - A new website, monthly events and radio promotions about community activities are some of the proposed projects to welcome healthcare workers and their families to Pictou County. The projects are designed to address barriers and foster a …
CANADA, March 5 - Nova Scotia is partnering with Novo Nordisk Canada Inc. to create the Nova Scotia Lighthouse project, an initiative that will address childhood obesity and chronic disease in the province. The Nova Scotia Lighthouse project will bring …
CANADA, March 4 - L-R: Robert Parker, Warden, Municipality of Pictou County; Premier Tim Houston; Danny MacGillivray, Mayor, Town of Stellarton; Sean Fraser, federal Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities; Nancy Dicks, Mayor, Town of New …
CANADA, March 1 - NOTE: The following is a ministerial statement by Premier Tim Houston on the passing of former prime minister Brian Mulroney read in the legislature today, March 1. Madame Speaker, It is with profound sadness that I rise today to pay …
CANADA, February 28 - More Nova Scotians living with diabetes will soon be able to better afford the equipment and supplies they need. The Province is providing funding for sensor-based glucose monitoring supplies and an expansion to the Nova Scotia …
CANADA, February 28 - From left, Health and Wellness Minister Michelle Thompson; Maria Campbell, Director of Government Affairs and Advocacy, Diabetes Canada; and Premier Tim Houston display sensor-based glucose monitors and insulin pumps following the …
CANADA, February 22 - Department - Any - 2011 Canada Games Invest Nova Scotia Invest Nova Scotia Office of Equity and Anti-Racism Aboriginal Affairs (to Feb. 2021) Acadian Affairs (to Oct. 2016) Acadian Affairs and Francophonie Affaires acadiennes et …
CANADA, February 22 - NOTE: The following is a statement from Trevor Boudreau, MLA for Richmond. It is with disappointment that I am immediately stepping down from my role as Minister of Community Services and L’Nu Affairs for personal and health reasons. …
CANADA, February 22 - Premier Tim Houston announced changes to cabinet today, February 22. Trevor Boudreau is stepping down as Minister of Community Services and L’Nu Affairs, effective immediately, due to personal and health reasons. “It is with great …
CANADA, February 13 - Premier Tim Houston thanked Mayor Mike Savage for his service to the people of Halifax Regional Municipality today, February 13. Mr. Savage announced that he will not reoffer for mayor in the next municipal election. “Mike has a …
CANADA, February 2 - Premier Tim Houston and his Atlantic counterparts were awarded the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) Golden Scissors Award today, February 2, for the creation of the Atlantic Physician Registry. The registry allows …
CANADA, January 18 - Nova Scotians have an opportunity to honour people who have put themselves at risk to help others by nominating them for the Medal of Bravery. Nominations for the award opened today, January 18. “Each year, there are countless …
CANADA, January 15 - NOTE: A list of the top 10 ideas determined by public voting follows this release. More technology, better communication and new ways of working are among the top ideas selected by Nova Scotians in Healthcare Improvement Challenge …
CANADA, January 4 - Cancer patients in Nova Scotia will be some of the first to access new technology and innovative programs developed in the fight against the disease over the next decade. Nova Scotia Health and Varian, a U.S.-based Siemens Healthineers …
CANADA, December 20 - Nova Scotians can now vote on ideas submitted to the Healthcare Improvement Challenge. The contest, launched in October, received more than 2,200 ideas from healthcare providers and people in jobs linked to healthcare in Nova Scotia. …
CANADA, December 15 - A new action plan will help grow Nova Scotia’s green hydrogen industry and advance the transition to clean energy. “Nova Scotia is poised to be a world leader in the production of green hydrogen, which will help us and our global …
CANADA, December 11 - Premier Tim Houston met with his Atlantic counterparts to discuss the top priorities for Atlantic Canadians during a virtual meeting of the Council of Atlantic Premiers today, December 11. Prince Edward Island Premier Dennis King …
CANADA, December 4 - A change to how the Province employs travel nurses will help create more stability in healthcare and long-term care in Nova Scotia. Premier Tim Houston announced today, December 4, that travel nurses working for Nova Scotia Health, …
CANADA, November 15 - Nova Scotians will receive more care, faster at the new Bayers Lake Community Outpatient Centre. The centre will provide a wide range of services and help reduce pressure on other facilities that provide outpatient services across …
CANADA, November 10 - Improving healthcare and building more housing were the focus of this fall’s historic session of the House of Assembly, which closed today, November 9. The session started with new legislation to recognize first responders for their …
