41 releases issued in the past week
Traffic Advisory, Canso Causeway
Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal
November 6, 2009 10:52 PM
TRANSPORTATION/INFRASTRUCTURE RENEWAL--Traffic Advisory, Canso Causeway
Travellers should expect significant delays at the Canso Causeway, this evening, Nov. 6. High winds are creating a hazard, as waves are throwing large rocks onto the road.
Province, Municipalities Working Together on Climate Change
Environment / Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
November 6, 2009 3:29 PM
ENVIRONMENT/SERVICE NOVA SCOTIA/MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Province, Municipalities Working Together on Climate Change
The province and the Union of Nova Scotia Municipalities are working together to meet climate change goals.
Weekly Traffic Advisories
Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal
November 6, 2009 3:21 PM
TRANSPORTATION/INFRASTRUCTURE RENEWAL--Weekly Traffic Advisories
NEW WORK
Children's Commissioner for England meets with Premier, Ombudsman
Ombudsman
November 6, 2009 2:44 PM
OMBUDSMAN--Children's Commissioner for England meets with Premier, Ombudsman
The premier and ombudsman will receive special insights on promoting the views and best interests of children and young people when they meet with the Children's Commissioner for England today, Nov. 6.
Traffic Advisory, Victoria County
Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal
November 6, 2009 2:14 PM
TRANSPORTATION/INFRASTRUCTURE RENEWAL--Traffic Advisory, Victoria County
VICTORIA COUNTY: Seal Island Bridge
Province, Municipalities to Support Age-friendly Communities
Seniors
November 6, 2009 11:36 AM
SENIORS--Province, Municipalities to Support Age-friendly Communities
The Department of Seniors and the Union of Nova Scotia Municipalities (UNSM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding today, Nov.6, to support communities working on making structures and services more inclusive and accessible to Nova Scotians of all ages.
Traffic Advisory, Englishtown Ferry
Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal
November 6, 2009 11:19 AM
TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE RENEWAL--Traffic Advisory, Englishtown Ferry
VICTORIA COUNTY: Englishtown Ferry
Province, Federal Government Fund Improvements for Bridges, Highway 125
Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal
November 6, 2009 10:00 AM
TRANSPORTATION/INFRASTRUCTURE RENEWAL--Province, Federal Government Fund Improvements for Bridges, Highway 125
The twinning of Highway 125 in Cape Breton Regional Municipality and improvements to bridges in Victoria County and Sheet Harbour are now considered priorities for funding.
Preparedness for Winter Conditions
Emergency Management Office
November 5, 2009 5:32 PM
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OFFICE--Preparedness for Winter Conditions
The Emergency Management Office reminds Nova Scotians to take appropriate precautions as winter storm season and the first forecasted winter storm approaches.
Vaccination contre la grippe H1N1 étendue à un plus grand nombre de personnes
Health Promotion and Protection
November 5, 2009 5:04 PM
PROMOTION ET PROTECTION DE LA SANTÉ--Vaccination contre la grippe H1N1 étendue à un plus grand nombre de personnes
REMARQUE : Une version « médias sociaux » de ce communiqué de presse (en anglais seulement), ainsi que des photos téléchargeables haute résolution et des clips audio et vidéo seront disponibles plus tard aujourd'hui 5 novembre.
Le Dr Robert Strang, médecin-hygiéniste en chef de la Nouvelle-Écosse, a annoncé aujourd'hui 5 novembre, que le vaccin contre la grippe H1N1 est maintenant offert à un plus grand nombre de personnes.
H1N1 Immunization Campaign Expanded
Health Promotion and Protection
November 5, 2009 5:02 PM
HEALTH PROMOTION/PROTECTION--H1N1 Immunization Campaign Expanded
NOTE: A social media version of this release, including hi-res, downloadable photographs, video and audio clips will be available later today, Nov. 5 at http://gov.ns.ca/news/smr/2009-11-05-h1n1.asp .
Nova Scotia's H1N1 vaccination campaign has been expanded, Dr. Robert Strang, the province's chief public health officer, announced today, Nov. 5.
Legislative Session Wraps Up, Op-ed
Premier's Office
November 5, 2009 3:13 PM
PREMIER'S OFFICE--Legislative Session Wraps Up, Op-ed
NOTE: The following is an op-ed piece by Premier Darrell Dexter.
On Sept. 17, when my colleagues and I entered the House of Assembly, we sat on a new side, the government side. Everyone said it would be different. Sometimes, it is easy to forget everything is an historic first, the Speech from the Throne, the government legislative program.
Province Supports Sydney Commercial Park
Economic and Rural Development
November 5, 2009 3:08 PM
ECONOMIC/RURAL DEVELOPMENT--Province Supports Sydney Commercial Park
A thriving new marine park will be able to expand and attract new business and create jobs with support from the province.
Maritime Museum Exhibit on Tragic Voyage of MS St. Louis
Tourism, Culture and Heritage
November 5, 2009 2:48 PM
TOURISM, CULTURE AND HERITAGE--Maritime Museum Exhibit on Tragic Voyage of MS St. Louis
On the 71st anniversary of Kristallnacht, the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic will open an exhibit commemorating a human rights tragedy with Canadian connections that occurred at the beginning of the Holocaust. The special year-long exhibition on the voyage of MS St. Louis opens on Monday, Nov. 9, at 7:30 p.m.
Moving Toward Equity in the Nova Scotia Public Service
Public Service Commission
November 5, 2009 2:04 PM
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION--Moving Toward Equity in the Nova Scotia Public Service
NOTE: A list of corporate and department activities outlined in the Moving Toward Equity: Employment Equity and Diversity in the Nova Scotia Public Service report follows this release.
Policies for employment equity, fair hiring and respectful workplaces highlight the province's continued progress to being an inclusive and equitable employer.
The Edible Schoolyard Teaches Students to Grow Vegetables, Eat Vegetables
Education
November 5, 2009 12:13 PM
EDUCATION--The Edible Schoolyard Teaches Students to Grow Vegetables, Eat Vegetables
Parents and children may well call a truce at dinner tables across the province, as kids learn it's fun to eat your vegetables when you grow them yourself.
Progress Made, 30 Bills Passed During Session
Premier's Office
November 5, 2009 12:07 PM
PREMIER'S OFFICE--Progress Made, 30 Bills Passed During Session
Government made important progress on its plan to make life better life for Nova Scotia families during the 61st session of the General Assembly, which is set to wrap-up, today, Nov. 5.
ABCO Continues to Reach New Markets With Innovative Products
Nova Scotia Business Inc.
November 5, 2009 10:50 AM
NOVA SCOTIA BUSINESS INC.--ABCO Continues to Reach New Markets With Innovative Products
Lunenburg's ABCO Industries Ltd. is expanding its operations.
Traffic Advisory, Pictou County
Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal
November 4, 2009 5:52 PM
TRANSPORTATION/INFRASTRUCTURE RENEWAL--Traffic Advisory, Pictou County
Traffic is restricted at Exit 24 on Highway 104 in Stellarton.
Province Appoints Alternate Member to Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Board
Energy
November 4, 2009 4:25 PM
ENERGY--Province Appoints Alternate Member to Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Board
The province has named Paul Taylor as Nova Scotia's alternate member of the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board.