Government of Nova Scotia

A march was held in Halifax to mark Treaty Day.

Treaty Day

The achievements and leadership of Mi'kmaq elders and youth in the province were honoured in a ceremony today.

 
 
Deputy Minister David Darrow, wearing a suit and swimming cap while standing wet in a dunk tank, was one of the dunk tank participants at the provincial government's 2013 United Way campaign kickoff.

United Way Campaign Kickoff

The annual provincial government employee campaign began Monday, Sept. 30 with a carnival-themed event. This year's goal is $600,000.

 
 
The CyberSCAN investigating unit.

Cyberbullying Investigation Unit Starts

Youth and family members can now call the country's first cyberbullying investigative unit for help. The unit's investigators started today, Sept. 30.

 
 
Teacher Lori Murphy sits and reads with her grade 3 and 4 students at Elizabeth Sutherland School in Halifax.

Hackmatack Book Awards Lets Students be Critics

Students across the province will have a chance to practice their literacy and critical thinking skills as book reviewers when choosing the winners of the Hackmatack Children's Choice 2013-14 Book Awards.

 
 
Hannah Teeple, Grade 3 student at Dutch Settlement Elementary School, takes part in the Farmer For A Day program.

Grade 3 Students Become Farmers For a Day

More than 300 Grade 3 students from Halifax Regional Municipality will become farmers for a day as they visit Cole Harbour Heritage Farm between Sept. 24 to Sept 26.

 
 
The the "Grand Old Lady" CSS Acadia.

CSS Acadia Photo Contest

In honour of CSS Acadia's 100th birthday, the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic is asking people to share their best photos of the ship before Sept. 30, for a chance to win a themed gift basket.