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15 Jan commitment to mental health support, op-ed

Posted at 14:00h in Government Updates by PatriciaMLA 0 Comments
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Mental health and addictions is an important topic. It affects our family and friends in many meaningful ways.   Stigma about mental health and addictions is on the decline, as we are becoming more aware of the importance of early diagnosis and treatment.   In many respects, Nova Scotia...

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15 Jan building a modern, successful education system, op-ed

Posted at 12:26h in Government Updates by PatriciaMLA 0 Comments
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In just three weeks, we will mark the first anniversary for our five-year education action plan, The 3RS: Renew, Refocus and Rebuild - Nova Scotia's Action Plan for Education. Each and every initiative is focused on increasing student achievement and success. I believe our education plan is...

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07 Jan energy training program open for applications

Posted at 15:12h in Government Updates by PatriciaMLA 0 Comments
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Applications are now open for Nova Scotia's 2016 Energy Training Program. Through this program small and medium-sized companies in the energy sector can apply for a wage subsidy to hire post-secondary students and recent graduates. The program provides eligible employers with 50 per cent of a salary,...

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06 Jan new policy provides more training opportunities for apprentices

Posted at 18:21h in Government Updates by PatriciaMLA 0 Comments
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Government is launching a procurement pilot to encourage businesses to hire apprentices in Nova Scotia. Labour and Advanced Education Minister Kelly Regan joined members of construction and skilled trades industries to announce the program today, Jan. 6. The pilot was developed in partnership with the Construction...

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09 Dec expanding grape growing supports demand for nova scotia wine

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Wineries are being invited to apply for funding to grow more grapes as the provincial government invests up to $1 million in expansion. Premier Stephen McNeil, and Kings South MLA Keith Irving, on behalf of Agriculture Minister Keith Colwell, joined members of the Nova Scotia Wine...

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03 Dec celebrating the international day of persons with disabilities

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Today, Dec. 3, marks the United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This year's theme, Inclusion matters: access and empowerment for people of all abilities, speaks to the importance of accessibility to promote the social, political and economic empowerment of persons with disabilities to have...

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01 Dec nova scotia welcomes international tidal company to force

Posted at 15:48h in Government Updates by PatriciaMLA 0 Comments
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Government is welcoming a fifth developer to the Fundy Ocean Research Centre for Energy (FORCE). An agreement has been signed between government and Irish-based DP Energy to install a 4.5-megawatt in-stream tidal energy project at the FORCE test site in Parrsboro. "We are pleased to welcome DP...

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26 Nov police partner with madd for operation christmas

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Government and law enforcement agencies are coming together to promote road safety during Operation Christmas. The annual campaign, aimed at reducing impaired driving and encouraging motorists to practice safe winter driving, will be launched Thursday, Nov. 26, in Bible Hill and Truro. "We want everyone to have...

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26 Nov amendments to liquor control act

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Service Nova Scotia Minister Mark Furey introduced amendments to the Liquor Control Act today, Nov. 25, to cut red tape for the Nova Scotia liquor manufacturing industry. The amendments will create the authority to make changes to the Liquor Licensing Regulations. "We are committed to finding new...

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23 Nov government launches prevention innovation grants

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New grants are available to community groups and organizations with innovative ideas on how to prevent sexual violence. The Prevention Innovation Grants are divided into two streams: up to $5,000 and up to $50,000. They are a commitment under government's Sexual Violence Strategy. $600,000 of these...

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