"Getting that first job is instrumental in keeping young, talented people in Nova Scotia," said Premier Stephen McNeil. "We want young Nova Scotians and their families to know there are good job opportunities for them here at home." A new program, Experience Through Opportunity, announced today,...
The province and the Nova Scotia Teachers Union (NSTU), representing public school teachers, announced today, Nov. 12, they have reached a tentative agreement. "We're pleased a tentative agreement has been reached with the NSTU," said Premier Stephen McNeil. "I encourage other bargaining units to come to...
Applications are now being accepted from Nova Scotians looking to help support their communities by serving on one of the province's 160 agencies, boards and commissions. Adjudicative agencies, boards and commissions deal with a variety of different matters and have quasi-judicial functions. They review evidence, make...
Nova Scotians have the opportunities, assets and talent to achieve a better future, provided we work together like never before. That message was delivered by the ONE Nova Scotia Coalition today, Nov. 6, as interested groups gathered to discuss the 60 measurable actions recommended in response...
For the first time, the Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness has published a snapshot of our province's health and how we compare to Canadians. The profile is intended to provide a picture of the overall health of Nova Scotians and key factors that determine...
Lt.-Gov. J.J. Grant presented the Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Services Medal to 14 Nova Scotia paramedics during a ceremony at Government House on Thursday, Oct. 29. Each recipient has dedicated his career to providing high-quality emergency health care, sometimes at great personal risk. "Today, we recognize the...