Nova Scotians are breathing a sigh of relief after hearing Shubenacadie Sam’s prediction of an early spring when he came out of his hut and didn’t see his shadow.
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Provincial Focus on Immigration Continues and Grows
The combination of the Provincial Nominee Program and a new federal pilot project points to another strong year for attracting skilled immigrants to Nova Scotia in 2017. “Immigration is a key priority for the government,” said Premier Stephen McNeil. “Immigrants help to drive our economy from one end of the province to the other with […]
Music NS to Benefit from Creative Industries Fund
Halifax-Chebucto MLA Joachim Stroink has announced $53,000 in funding for Music Nova Scotia through the Creative Industries Fund. Administered by the Department of Communities, Culture and Heritage, the fund is designed to help both businesses and non-profits expand and improve export activity, and global competitiveness. “Creativity and innovation are the building blocks of economic growth,” said Stroink. […]
Nominations are Now Open for Nova Scotia’s Medal of Bravery
Nova Scotians have a chance to honour those who have put themselves at risk to help others. Nominations are now open for Nova Scotia’s Medal of Bravery. This is the ninth year for the award. “Nova Scotia is home to everyday heroes and to a special few who act without thought of personal safety to […]
Government Contributes to Good Neighbour Energy Fund
Nova Scotians will continue to get emergency home heating help this winter, thanks to the Good Neighbour Energy Fund. The Province, Nova Scotia Power and the Salvation Army are partnering to provide financial assistance to those most in need of emergency home heating assistance. “This fund recognizes that emergencies can happen to anyone at any […]
Investing in Nova Scotia’s Offshore Potential
New research will help Nova Scotians and industry better understand the oil and gas resource potential lying off the coast of Cape Breton. The Province today announced that Beicip-Franlab will develop a comprehensive geoscience picture of the Sydney Basin. “Our model of investing in geoscience research to attract major international firms has created jobs and […]
February is HRSB Registration Month
The Halifax Regional School Board is holding registration for the 2017-2018 school year during the month of February 2017. Do you have a child entering school this year? Read on for more information and useful links! Guardianship information, proof of address and citizenship, as well as educational records and/or documents are required at the time of […]
Information for Potential Graduating Students from HRSB
Are you a potential high school graduate currently enrolled in the HRSB? You may need to include a reference letter with an application for: Post-secondary program (college or university) Exchange program Apprenticeship opportunity Scholarship, grant or bursary application Superintendent Elwin LeRoux has written an open letter that you can choose to include in your […]
Community Facilities Improvement Program
The Community Facilities Improvement Program (CFIP) invests in community projects, initiated by local not-for-profit organizations, which enhance public use of existing facilities. The program will pay up to 75% of the total eligible costs, up to a maximum grant of $50,000. Projects that are eligible for this grant program include necessary structural repairs to meet […]
Certificate for Milestone Birthdays and Anniversaries
Every year, official greetings from the Premier are sent to Nova Scotians across the province to commemorate significant birthdays and wedding anniversaries. Milestones meeting certain criteria can warrant notification from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the Governor General, the Prime Minister, the Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia, the MLA for the recipient’s constituency, or the MP for the […]