Projects aimed at helping break down barriers to transportation and helping youth learn about farming and growing community food security are some of the 49 projects sharing $600,000 in the first year of the Building Vibrant Communities grants program.
Category: Government Updates
Student Innovators Receive First Minister’s Entrepreneurship Award of Excellence
Nova Scotia students earned an Entrepreneurship Award of Excellence for their innovative business ideas during an awards ceremony, Wednesday, April 25, at Saint Mary’s University Sobey School of Business.
Changes to the Marriage Act Come into Effect May 1
Changes to the Solemnization of Marriage Act, introduced last fall, will come into effect on May 1.
Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Week, Op-ed
On April 27, 2014, Mandi was recognized by the province of Nova Scotia for selflessly giving the gift of life.
Make Tick Checks Part of Your Routine
Spring is here, and with it warmer temperatures and more time outside.
Team Heads to Dublin and London to Recruit More Physicians
After approving four new doctors through the new Physician Immigration Stream, a team led by the Nova Scotia Office of Immigration, will be in Dublin and London this week to continue promoting Nova Scotia and attracting more doctors to the province.
First Grape and Wine Networking Conference in Wolfville
Growing and producing world-class wines is the focus of the province’s first Grape and Wine Networking Conference on Saturday, April 21, in Wolfville.
Province Awards 51 Grants to Create 570 New Spaces
Child care centres across the province are converting 570 spaces to support families with infants, toddlers and after school care, thanks to federal-provincial funding.
Cannabis Control Act Passes
Nova Scotia has passed its recreational cannabis legislation, the Cannabis Control Act.
Canadian Agricultural Partnership Launches in Nova Scotia
The provincial and federal governments launched a cost-shared program to support sustainable growth of Nova Scotia’s agriculture and agri-food sectors.