“As much as we are investing in education and providing more resources for students and teachers, there are students who need more support outside of the regular school day,” said Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Karen Casey. “This new initiative is designed to provide additional supports for students who could benefit from extra academic […]
Category: Government Updates
Surplus Up, More Infrastructure Spending
We are sticking to our plan, as we work together to build a stronger Nova Scotia. This means more jobs, smaller class sizes, and more people living and working here. Our plan invests strategically in our economy, while investing in education to create more and more opportunities for young Nova Scotians. I am pleased to […]
Government, Teachers Reach Tentative Agreement
Government has reached a tentative agreement with teachers. “This is good news for public education,” said Karen Casey, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development. “We have worked hard to reach an agreement that is good for teachers and students.” The last agreement with teachers expired on July 31, 2015. Details of the tentative agreement […]
Government Funds New Medical Equipment
The Government of Nova Scotia will provide $9.8 million to purchase new medical equipment in the province’s hospitals this year. “These are vital pieces of medical equipment that will improve patient safety and help staff focus on better patient care,” said Health and Wellness Minister Leo Glavine. “New equipment will support patients from across the […]
NEW FUNDING FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Nova Scotians in need of safe, affordable and accessible housing will soon have more options thanks to a new federal-provincial agreement. Premier Stephen McNeil, and Joanne Bernard, Minister responsible for Housing Nova Scotia, along with MP Scott Brison, on behalf of Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister responsible for the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, announced today, Aug. […]
Province Supports Fairs and Exhibitions with Funding Agreement
Government has signed an agreement with provincial fairs and exhibitions to provide stable funding that supports maintenance of their infrastructure. The agreement replaces the Agricultural Exhibitions and Fairs Regulations which have been repealed. “The new agreement helps exhibitions maintain infrastructure that is important for their events and beneficial to their communities,” said Agriculture Minister Keith […]
Travel Restrictions Lifted for Mainland Nova Scotia
Restrictions on travel and activities within the woods announced last week have been lifted for mainland Nova Scotia. Travel restrictions for Cape Breton were lifted on Aug. 15. “After plenty of hard work by firefighters and the good fortune of rainfall, we are now able to safely open the woods to travel,” said Natural Resources […]
Progress Continues on Bringing High-Speed Internet to More Rural Communities
Government continues to work to bring high-speed Internet service to more rural Nova Scotia communities. A request for proposals was issued today, Aug. 15, to develop a strategy that will map assets, identify gaps and enhance infrastructure that connects the core Internet feed to the community level. “This is another important step towards making sure […]
Fires Update, Tuesday, Aug. 9, 8 p.m.
Following is a provincial fire update for Tuesday, Aug. 9, at 8 p.m. –- weather this evening provided more favourable conditions for crews –- Trunk 8 near Maitland Bridge, Annapolis Co., remains closed due to heavy smoke –- the fire at Seven Mile Lake, Annapolis Co., was at 240 hectares this morning and is still […]
Better Access to Nova Scotia’s History
Nova Scotians will now have better access to the province’s archival heritage thanks to the Provincial Archival Development Program. The program contributes to strengthening and improving the archival network in Nova Scotia and will help increase public awareness, appreciation and use of heritage. Smaller archives around the province are able to cost share initiatives. “Nova […]