08 Dec 2017 Human Rights Awards
This year is particularly special, given it is the commission’s 50th anniversary – the organization was established in 1967. The theme of the 50th anniversary is “Learning from our past, building for our future.” ...
06 Dec Statement from Premier Stephen McNeil on the 100th anniversary of the Halifax Explosion
We think about the heroes — those who sacrificed themselves to save others, and about the massive relief effort that saw both professionals and ordinary citizens from across our province and beyond come to the aid of the injured and homeless. ...
04 Dec Partnership with Police and MADD for Safer Holiday Roads
Operation Christmas, a yearly campaign aimed at reducing impaired driving and encouraging motorists to practice safe winter driving, was launched today, Dec. 1, in Bridgewater....
29 Nov Marketing Partnerships Help Boost Awareness of Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia’s tourism revenues continue to grow and are on track to beat last season’s record-setting results. ...
29 Nov Halifax Convention Centre Opening Announced
The centre will host its first client event, the Canadian Junior Weightlifting Championships, on Jan. 20, 2018 followed by Brides 2018, the Halifax Business Awards and the National Franchise Show. Many of the national and international events booked for the new facility have been attracted...
28 Nov Nova Scotians Care about Inclusive Education
The public workshop in Halifax takes place today, Nov. 27, at 6:30 p.m. with a full registration of 300 participants. ...
27 Nov Province Marks HIV/AIDS Awareness Week and World AIDS Day
The flag raising at Province House in Halifax, marked the beginning of HIV/AIDS Awareness Week in Nova Scotia which ends on Dec. 1, the 29th annual World AIDS Day. It is also the first day of Aboriginal AIDS Awareness Week in Canada. ...
24 Nov Province to Invest in Manufacturing Sector
Government announced today, Nov. 23, it is partnering with the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters Association and the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) to help up to 32 Nova Scotia companies improve work processes and produce higher-quality, lower-cost products more quickly....
22 Nov Award Encourages Young Innovators
The province, in partnership with the Business Education Council, is inviting students in Grades Six to 12 in Nova Scotia public schools to apply for the first Minister’s Entrepreneurship Award of Excellence. ...
20 Nov Consultations Begin
The Commission on Inclusive Education’s public engagement phase starts on Tuesday, Nov. 21, with public workshops, an online survey and other ways for people to share their stories....