Government of Nova Scotia

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Mi'kmaq, Cabinet Meet

Robert Pictou Sr. waves a feather to direct some smoke toward Premier Darrell Dexter during a smudge ceremony.

Premier Darrell Dexter and Cabinet met for the first time, Nov. 26, with the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi'kmaq Chiefs in Paqtnkek First Nation.

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Fair, Balanced Response

Premier Darrell Dexter sits in his office (still taken from his video podcast).

Premier Darrell Dexter says a fair, balanced and careful response is needed to address the Economic Advisory Panel report that says tough choices will be needed to restore the province's fiscal standing.

2011 Canada Games Mascots Unveiled

From left, Oceanne Tardif, Sammi, Cedric Blais and Anni stand arm in arm as the furry mascot Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers wave.

Anni and Sammi, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers, have been unveiled as mascots of the Halifax 2011 Canada Games. Anni, short for Angelique, and Sammi, short for Samuel, are brother and sister.

Ground Search and Rescuers Honoured

William Antle accepts his 40-year long-service medal from Emergency Management Minister Ramona Jennex presents as a spectator takes a picture.

Emergency Management Minister Ramona Jennex presents William Antle with a 40-year long-service medal as part of a new program to recognize long-serving ground search and rescue volunteers.

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Paramedics Get MedicAlert Info

Health Minister Maureen MacDonald watches as a paramedic uses a small computer that gives paramedics instant access to a patient's MedicAlert information.

The first system in Canada to give paramedics instant access to MedicAlert health records is in Nova Scotia. Hours after launch, a paramedic accessed potentially life-saving details about a patient.