Premier Stephen McNeil proclaimed today, March 21, International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination in Nova Scotia, as part of the United Nations event for people around the world to take a stand against racism, discrimination, prejudice and intolerance.
MAR 21 – Environment Canada – Special Weather Statement
A developing low pressure system south of Long Island will approach the Maritimes and track across eastern Nova Scotia Friday morning.
Budget 2018-19: Stronger Services and Supports in Central Nova Scotia
Communities in central Nova Scotia will benefit from investments in health care, education, early years, communities and the economy as part of Budget 2018-19.
Balanced Budget Strengthens Services and Supports for Nova Scotians
Government tabled today, March 20, its third consecutive balanced budget making investments in health care, education, early years, communities and the economy.
Government Makes Investments in Family Doctors
Government is investing $39.6 million to pay family doctors more and create incentives to get more Nova Scotians off the province’s Need a Family Practice list.
Investing in Acadian and Francophone Community Radio
Government is investing $50,000 in Acadian and Francophone community radio stations.
Province Expands Caregiver Benefit Program
About 600 more Nova Scotians will receive support for providing care to adults living at home through the expansion of the Caregiver Benefit Program.
Mar 14 – Nova Scotia Power – Update
Nova Scotia Power currently has 48,000 customers without power. As of 6am, power was safely restored to 70,000 customers who lost power due to the major winter storm that hit the province yesterday and continued into this morning.
Mar 12 – Nova Scotia Power – Emergency Operations Centre
Nova Scotia Power is activating its Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) at 8 p.m. tonight, in advance of a major winter storm.
Mar 12 – Environment Canada – Winter storm watch in effect
Heavy snow and high winds with blowing snow expected beginning late in the day Tuesday.