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Indigenous Art Exhibit Opening at Sherbrooke Village

Communities, Culture and Heritage

July 14, 2017 12:15 PM

COMMUNITIES/CULTURE/HERITAGE--Indigenous Art Exhibit Opening at Sherbrooke Village
Visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy an Indigenous art exhibit at the Sherbrooke Village Exhibit Centre in Guysborough County.

Second Operating Room for Hants One Step Closer

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal / Health and Wellness

July 14, 2017 12:07 PM

TRANSPORTATION/INFRASTRUCTURE RENEWAL/HEALTH/WELLNESS/NOVA SCOTIA HEALTH AUTHORITY--Second Operating Room for Hants One Step Closer
PCL Constructors Canada Ltd. has been awarded the contract for renovations of the Hants Community Hospital’s second operating room.

Weekly Traffic Advisories

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal

July 14, 2017 11:27 AM

TRANSPORTATION/INFRASTRUCTURE RENEWAL--Weekly Traffic Advisories
NEW WORK ---

Free Programming Part of RDV2017 Tall Ships Regatta in Halifax

Waterfront Development Corporation

July 14, 2017 10:44 AM

WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT CORP.--Free Programming Part of RDV2017 Tall Ships Regatta in Halifax
Ships and crews from around the world will land in Halifax this month for Rendez-Vous 2017 Tall Ships Regatta from July 29 to Aug. 1.

Small Farm Expos Held in Annapolis, Antigonish Counties

Agriculture

July 14, 2017 10:17 AM

AGRICULTURE--Small Farm Expos Held in Annapolis, Antigonish Counties
Experienced, new and aspiring farmers will have the chance to expand their knowledge and skills at one of two small farm expos in Nova Scotia this month.

Nova Scotia’s Wildfire Fighters To Help British Columbia

Natural Resources

July 14, 2017 9:59 AM

NATURAL RESOURCES--Nova Scotia’s Wildfire Fighters To Help British Columbia
Nova Scotia is responding to a request from British Columbia for help in fighting numerous fires in B.C.’s forests.

Annual Gaming Report Released

Service Nova Scotia

July 13, 2017 11:52 AM

SERVICE NOVA SCOTIA--Annual Gaming Report Released
The 2016-17 Annual Gaming Report is now available on the Service Nova Scotia website at http://novascotia.ca/sns/access/alcohol-gaming/publications.asp.

Gaming Industry Profits Remain Stable

Nova Scotia Provincial Lotteries and Casino Corporation

July 13, 2017 11:35 AM

N.S. PROVINCIAL LOTTERIES/CASINO CORP.--Gaming Industry Profits Remain Stable
Nova Scotia’s gaming industry profits remained on par with the previous fiscal year.

Industrial Inquiry Commission to Help End Labour Dispute

Labour and Advanced Education

July 13, 2017 11:08 AM

LABOUR/ADVANCED EDUCATION--Industrial Inquiry Commission to Help End Labour Dispute
An Industrial Inquiry Commission will start in August to help end a prolonged labour dispute between the Halifax Herald and the Halifax Typographical Union.

Traffic Advisory, Guysborough County

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal

July 12, 2017 2:12 PM

TRANSPORTATION/INFRASTRUCTURE RENEWAL--Traffic Advisory, Guysborough County
GUYSBOROUGH COUNTY: Trunk 16

Celebrate Parks Day, July 15

Natural Resources

July 12, 2017 11:04 AM

NATURAL RESOURCES--Celebrate Parks Day, July 15
Nova Scotians can enjoy celebrations at many provincial parks on Saturday, July 15, to mark Canada's Parks Day.

Auditor General of Nova Scotia Sets Fall 2017 Reporting Dates

Auditor General

July 12, 2017 9:36 AM

AUDITOR GENERAL--Auditor General of Nova Scotia Sets Fall 2017 Reporting Dates
Auditor General Michael Pickup, announced the dates today, July 12, for three reports he will table in the House of Assembly this fall.

Film Productions Announced

Nova Scotia Business Inc.

July 11, 2017 10:08 AM

NOVA SCOTIA BUSINESS INC.--Film Productions Announced
Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) announced two newly approved productions through the Nova Scotia Film and Television Production Incentive Fund today, July 11.

Investing in Communities, Healthier Lifestyles for South Shore

Communities, Culture and Heritage

July 10, 2017 2:00 PM

COMMUNITIES/CULTURE/HERITAGE--Investing in Communities, Healthier Lifestyles for South Shore
NOTE: A list of grants in the South Shore region follows this release.
A skate park in Bridgewater is one of six projects in the South Shore region receiving grants to help people make physical and community activity a part of their daily lives.

Wakeham v. Nova Scotia Department of Environment, Board of Inquiry Decision

Human Rights Commission

July 10, 2017 11:34 AM

HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION--Wakeham v. Nova Scotia Department of Environment, Board of Inquiry Decision
An independent human rights board of inquiry has ruled that the Nova Scotia Department of Environment discriminated against Sandra Wakeham when it did not provide reasonable accommodation as an employer for her disability.

Team Nova Scotia Names Canada Games Flag-Bearers

Team Nova Scotia

July 8, 2017 2:00 PM

TEAM NOVA SCOTIA--Team Nova Scotia Names Canada Games Flag-Bearers
Sailor Siobhan MacDonald and paddler Zane Clarke will carry the Nova Scotia flag at the 2017 Canada Games in Winnipeg.

How to Keep Bears Away From Your Property

Natural Resources

July 7, 2017 2:04 PM

NATURAL RESOURCES--How to Keep Bears Away From Your Property
NOTE: The following is a feature story by the Department of Natural Resources.
Seeing wild animals up close can be an exciting experience, however, having a 200 kilogram black bear near your kitchen door wanting a share of the Sunday roast can be a bit too close for comfort.

Weekly Traffic Advisories

Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal

July 7, 2017 1:44 PM

TRANSPORTATION/INFRASTRUCTURE RENEWAL--Weekly Traffic Advisories
NEW WORK

Province, Halifax Partnership Working to Support Employers Fill Labour Gaps

Immigration

July 7, 2017 1:09 PM

IMMIGRATION--Province, Halifax Partnership Working to Support Employers Fill Labour Gaps
The province and Halifax Partnership are working together to help employers attract more immigrants and fill skilled labour shortages.

Nova Scotia Works Providing Information Sessions for Sears Workers

Labour and Advanced Education

July 7, 2017 11:33 AM

LABOUR/ADVANCED EDUCATION--Nova Scotia Works Providing Information Sessions for Sears Workers
Employees impacted by the restructuring of Sears stores in Nova Scotia are invited to attend information sessions through Nova Scotia Works Centres to learn about available employment services and supports.

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