Nova Scotia Government

• Nova Scotia information commissioner to investigate file-sharing cybersecurity breach

  The statement says the investigation will review the government’s security and information practices as well as their response to the cybersecurity breach.

  Tech

  Dec 7, 2023
  
• Nova Scotia moves to firm up support for proposed opioid class-action lawsuit

  Nova Scotia's health minister said the amended legislation will make pharmaceutical consultants subject to potential legal action.

  Politics

  Oct 12, 2023
  
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• N.S. announces comprehensive policing review following 2020 mass shooting

  The province says it will form a committee and may recommend changes on how policing is delivered in Nova Scotia, following a recommendation from the Mass Casualty Commission.

  Politics

  Sep 29, 2023
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• Group monitoring RCMP response to mass shooting inquiry needs public’s help: chair

  The chair of the independent Progress Monitoring Committee said the 16-member group doesn't have a "stick" to force the Mounties and government officials to do the right thing.

  Canada

  Sep 28, 2023
• Cash incentives offered to Nova Scotia businesses that promote the ‘Gaelic brand’

  The Gaelic Business Initiative encourages businesses to hire Gaelic-speaking employees and incorporate Gaelic into their marketing and advertising.

  Canada

  Aug 15, 2023
• Ottawa, N.S. provide funds for Pictou County Sports Hall of Fame, community facility

  The multi-million-dollar facility will include a community space, kitchenette, and new exhibits highlighting the achievements of local African Nova Scotian and Mi'kmaq athletes.

  Canada

  Jun 17, 2023
• Premier tells party at AGM fixing health care in N.S. an ‘urgent’ priority

  Tim Houston's speech in the 2023 Nova Scotia Progressive Conservative AGM focused primarily on health-care issues in the province.

  Canada

  Feb 4, 2023
• Nova Scotia finance minister defends spending process flagged by auditor general

  Nova Scotia's finance minister Allan Macmaster says he doesn't see the need for the provincial legislature to debate extra spending by provincial departments.

  Canada

  Dec 8, 2022
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• Halifax mayor to province: ‘Don’t intrude on municipal jurisdiction’ when it comes to housing

  The provincial government has proposed amendments to the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter that would allow it to override municipal by-laws if they impeded housing development

  Canada

  Oct 24, 2022
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• New recovery centre for substance, gambling abuse opens in the Annapolis Valley

  The Nova Scotia government announced on Thursday that a recovery support centre for people dealing with substance abuse is opening in Middleton, N.S.

  Canada

  Aug 4, 2022