http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/ Press releases from the Government of Nova Scotia. Distributed by Communications Nova Scotia. Government of Nova Scotia Communications Nova Scotia Crown copyright © 2009, Province of Nova Scotia, all rights reserved. hourly 2 1998-01-01T08:00-04:00 http://www.gov.ns.ca/cmns/images/rss_logo.png http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/ There is still opportunity to route hydro energy from Labrador through Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, despite Hydro Quebec's recent agreement to buy New Brunswick Power, Premier Darrell Dexter says. http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/details.asp?id=20091120012 2009-11-20T16:41:00-04:00 Premier's Office Premier Darrell Dexter and U.S. ambassador to Canada David Jacobson will meet for the first time today, Nov. 20, during the Ambassador's first official visit to Nova Scotia. http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/details.asp?id=20091120004 2009-11-20T10:41:00-04:00 Premier's Office Premier Darrell Dexter will promote regional collaboration on a number of issues, primarily energy, at the Council of Atlantic Premiers meeting Friday, Nov. 20, in Churchill Falls, Newfoundland and Labrador. http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/details.asp?id=20091119002 2009-11-19T10:11:00-04:00 Premier's Office Three Nova Scotians who risked their lives to help others were awarded today, Nov. 18, with Nova Scotia's Medal of Bravery. http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/details.asp?id=20091118005 2009-11-18T11:11:00-04:00 Premier's Office NOTE: The following is an op-ed piece by Premier Darrell Dexter. When this government first took office, an independent review of the province's finances was ordered. This was done so that government, and all Nova Scotians, could see the true state of the province's books. http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/details.asp?id=20091116006 2009-11-16T15:27:00-04:00 Premier's Office Premier Darrell Dexter, today, Nov. 16, responded to the Economic Advisory Panel report that indicated government will have to make tough choices to restore the province to a solid, balanced fiscal standing. http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/details.asp?id=20091116001 2009-11-16T09:36:00-04:00 Premier's Office The Economic Advisory Panel's report, released today, Nov. 13, shows Nova Scotia is in serious financial trouble and will have to make some tough choices to restore the province to a solid, balanced fiscal standing. http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/details.asp?id=20091113007 2009-11-13T13:38:00-04:00 Premier's Office 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. http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/details.asp?id=20091105007 2009-11-05T15:13:00-04:00 Premier's Office 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. http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/details.asp?id=20091105002 2009-11-05T12:07:00-04:00 Premier's Office The province is furthering its commitment to creating and securing jobs, increasing renewable energy, and contributing to a green economy. http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/details.asp?id=20091103006 2009-11-03T14:11:00-04:00 Premier's Office