General Interests

**** ENVIRONMENT/CLIMATE Change Release New Funding to Protect More Land ————————————————————— The Province, conservation organizations and other partners will receive an additional $1.5 million to protect more natural areas in Nova Scotia, through the federal government’s Canada Nature Fund Target 1 Challenge fund. ​ The Province will distribute the funding to the following organizations for...

**** RCMP Media Release Community based Citizens on Patrol initiative seeks new volunteers The community based crime prevention initiative, Citizens on Patrol (COP), is seeking new volunteers province-wide to help keep communities safe. The successful program has been running for decades. The Citizens on Patrol Program is a partnership between police and volunteers that helps...

**** CNS Media Release New Adoption Records Privacy Tool Now Available —————————————————- Adoptions can be an emotional, sensitive issue. People who have been adopted or birth parents may want to control how their identifying information is shared or may wish to protect their adoption record information. To help people protect or control their private information...

**** PAH Release Prince Andrew High – MESSAGE FROM THE SCHOOL RENAMING COMMITTEE After consulting with students, families, staff, alumni, our School Advisory Council (SAC) and our greater school community, we are resuming the process of changing the name of Prince Andrew High School. It is our intention to have a new name officially in...

**** RCMP Media Release Citizens on Patrol volunteers have been helping to keep their communities safe for decades. Would you like to be part of this successful program? The Citizens on Patrol Program is a partnership between police and volunteers that helps ensure safe homes and safe communities. Volunteers receive training and the opportunity to...

**** CNS Media Release Province Moves to Reduce Child-Care Fees by 25 Per Cent —————————————————————– Parents and caregivers will see a reduction in child-care fees ahead of schedule as the Province accelerates its commitment to lower fees under the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement. The agreement calls for a 50 per cent reduction...

**** CNS Media Release Minimum Wage Review Committee Submits Annual Review —————————————————————- The Nova Scotia Minimum Wage Review Committee has submitted its report with recommendations on the minimum wage rate. The government will accept the recommended increase for April 1 and is seeking more stakeholder input before making a decision on the committee’s remaining recommendations...

**** HRP Media Release Police warn citizens of recurring scams ​ Halifax Regional Police have recently received several reports in relation to two recurring scams where people are being defrauded of their money. ​ The first is an employment scam that involves fraudsters advertising a fake employment opportunity using the same methods as legitimate employers. The...

**** HRM Media Release Illegal dumping and anti-litter campaign launched The Halifax Regional Municipality has launched an illegal dumping and anti-litter campaign. The campaign aims to raise awareness of disposal options, explore social and environmental impacts and help residents understand the consequences of illegal dumping. The campaign’s call to action is “Be responsible for your...

**** Premier’s Office Release Premier Thanks Iain Rankin for Service —————————————————————————————————— Premier Tim Houston thanked Iain Rankin today, January 5, for his work on behalf of Nova Scotians as a cabinet minister, Premier and leader of the official Opposition. Mr. Rankin announced today that he is stepping down as leader of the provincial Liberal Party...