A Treaty Day ceremony today, Oct. 3, honoured the importance of the treaty relationship and the achievements and leadership of Mi'kmaq elders and youth. "The celebration of the 30th annual Treaty Day is an opportunity for the Mi'kmaq and other Nova Scotians to renew our special...
There is a free service to help income-qualified homeowners in Fairview-Clayton Park reduce their energy costs. Improving a home’s energy efficiency is the cheapest, easiest way to reduce heating and power bills while making the home more comfortable year-round. But not every family can afford to take the...
Let’s Play Together / Toqi milita’nej, a Guide for Parents of 4-Year-Olds was launched at the Mi’kmaq Child Development Centre in Halifax yesterday, Sept. 29. The launch featured a reading circle for four-year-olds in the Aboriginal Head Start program with Mi’Kmaw linguist and author Bernie Francis. The...
Nova Scotia senior support groups can now apply for grants to help seniors stay safe and live independently. The Senior Safety Grant program is funded by the departments of Seniors and Justice. It provides up to $20,000 to non-profit, community-based safety programs that provide information, support,...
“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...
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...
I was happy to join MP Rodger Cuzner at MSVU for this announcement. The details are below along with some photos. Ensuring the success of Canadian youth and students is key to the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening Canada’s middle class and helping those working hard...
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...
The Government of Canada values the role of post-secondary institutions as they help equip young Canadians with the education and training they need for future careers that will help them join a strong, healthy middle class. The $19.7-million investment announced today at the Nova Scotia...
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...