Government of Nova Scotia News Releases - Status of Women 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 Government of Nova Scotia News Releases http://www.gov.ns.ca/cmns/images/rss_logo.png http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/ School Helps Women Run for Elected Office The Nova Scotia Campaign School for Women will teach women how to enter a political race and plan a campaign. http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/details.asp?id=20091007004 2009-10-07T15:35:00-03:00 Status of Women Le Conseil élit sa première présidente acadienne Le Conseil consultatif sur la condition féminine de la Nouvelle-Écosse a élu une présidente acadienne pour la première fois depuis sa création il y a 30 ans. Jean d'Entremont, de la région d'Argyle, a été installée dans ses nouvelles fonctions aujourd'hui 30 avril à Province House, à Halifax. http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/details.asp?id=20090430008 2009-04-30T13:33:00-03:00 Status of Women Council Elects First Acadian Chair The Nova Scotia Advisory Council on the Status of Women has elected an Acadian chair for the first time in its 30-year history. Jean d'Entremont of Argyle was inducted to the position at Province House, today, April 30, in Halifax. http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/details.asp?id=20090430017 2009-04-30T13:32:00-03:00 Status of Women Tax Workshop for Parents, Caregivers of Children with Disabilities Parents and caregivers of children with disabilities can attend a free tax information workshop on Thursday, March 26. http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/details.asp?id=20090325002 2009-03-25T10:53:00-03:00 Status of Women Bread and Roses Bursary to Mark International Women's Day A new student award to support women studying sciences, trades or technology at Nova Scotia Community College was announced today, March 6, to mark International Women's Day. http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/details.asp?id=20090306004 2009-03-06T11:33:00-04:00 Status of Women Stand Up to Stop Violence Local and international leaders fighting violence against women urged people to make a stand at a ceremony at Province House in Halifax today, Dec. 5, to mark the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/details.asp?id=20081205003 2008-12-05T11:09:00-04:00 Status of Women Campaign School Prepares Women to Run for Office Women interested in running for elected office can participate in a non-partisan campaign school for women at no cost. http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/details.asp?id=20081001006 2008-10-01T14:20:00-03:00 Status of Women New Face on Advisory Council on the Status of Women The Nova Scotia Advisory Council on the Status of Women will have a new face beginning Sunday, June 1. Jennie Orlando of Halifax joins the council for a two-year term, representing women in metro Halifax. http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/details.asp?id=20080530005 2008-05-30T14:03:00-03:00 Status of Women International Women's Day Celebration at New YWCA Women's Space A discussion of ways to increase the number of women involved in community and public life will headline Opening Doors, a celebration of International Women's Day, March 8. http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/details.asp?id=20080306006 2008-03-06T11:21:00-04:00 Status of Women Remembrance, United Action on Violence Against Women Working together to stop woman abuse was the focus of a ceremony at Province House, in Halifax, today, Dec. 6. http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/details.asp?id=20071206004 2007-12-06T10:43:00-04:00 Status of Women