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Plans are in place to distribute provincial government correspondence and cheques if there is a Canada Post postal service disruption. Nova Scotians who are expecting a cheque are encouraged to contact the department issuing it to ensure that...
Read More »Oct. 23 Proclaimed as HMCS Kootenay Day
The province has proclaimed Tuesday, Oct. 23, as HMCS Kootenay Day in remembrance of the worst peacetime accident in the history of the Royal Canadian Navy.
“We honour the crew of HMCS Kootenay, and may we never... Read More »
Weekly Traffic Advisories
CONTINUING WORK COLCHESTER COUNTY: Bass River - Edgewood Road Edgewood Road to Trunk 2, Bass River, is reduced to one lane for brush cutting and road patching until Wednesday, Oct. 31. Traffic control on site. Expect delays. Work takes...
Read More »New Assessment Tool for Long-term Care
A new electronic system will enhance quality of care in long-term care facilities across Nova Scotia.
The International Resident Assessment Instrument for Long Term Care Facilities, commonly called interRAI, will allow health...
Read More »Support for Data Runway, Businesses
The Invest Nova Scotia Fund is helping businesses across the province use data to innovate and solve problems.
The fund's independent board of directors announced today, Oct. 19, it has approved an investment of nearly $500,000...
Read More »First Responders Receive Grants for Safety Equipment
Volunteer first responder organizations will be able to purchase necessary safety equipment with help from the Emergency Services Provider Fund.
Municipal Affairs Minister Chuck Porter announced more than $900,000 in grants for...
Read More »Changes to Legislation Strengthen Apprenticeship System, Make Workplaces Safer
Amendments to the Apprenticeship and Trades Qualification Act, proclaimed on Oct. 18, make for a stronger trades system in the province.
The Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency has additional tools and authority to enforce...
Read More »Deer Hunting Season Begins Oct. 26
General deer hunting season in Nova Scotia begins Friday, Oct. 26, and continues to Saturday, Dec. 1. Hunters are required to carry a compass and waterproof matches. Anyone going into the woods should also carry a map or GPS unit, a first-aid...
Read More »Grants Help Businesses Improve Accessibility
More businesses across the province are investing in improvements to their establishments, making them more accessible to persons with disabilities.
Kevin Murphy, MLA for Eastern Shore, on behalf of Communities, Culture and...
Read More »NSBI Approves Innovation Rebate
Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) has approved a business development incentive in the form of an innovation rebate for B.R. Printing Plates Company Limited, also known as Maritime Labels and Packaging.
Founded in 1970, the company has...
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