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**** Education Media Release New Outdoor Learning Fund for Nova Scotia’s Elementary Schools —————————————————————- The Nova Scotia government and the federal government have created a $7 million outdoor learning fund for all public elementary schools in the province. ​ The fund will allow schools to enhance existing outdoor learning spaces or create new ones. “I...

**** COMMUNITY SERVICES Media Release Support for Vulnerable Nova Scotians Vulnerable Nova Scotians will continue to have the resources and protection they need during the pandemic, thanks to $11.5 million in funding from the federal Safe Restart Agreement. Community groups and organizations that support vulnerable Nova Scotians have received funds so they can help those...

**** Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre Release Fraud alert! Recent reporting to the CAFC has identified that consumers are receiving calls asking for their personal and financial information so that the Ontario Carbon Tax Credit can be deposited into their account. In some cases, consumers are also being solicited to sign up for home warranty and protection...

**** Nova Scotia Museum Release Nova Scotia Turtles Turtles are reptiles. When you hear the word turtle, you probably think of the shell. The top part of the shell is called the carapace and the bottom part the plastron. Other turtle features are dry scarly skin, a sharp-edged beak instead of teeth, good eyesight and...

**** Justice Media Release Changes to Parenting and Support Act Will Strengthen Family Justice ———————————————————— Changes to the province’s Parenting and Support Act introduced today, April 7, will provide more clarity and alignment with recent amendments to the federal Divorce Act. The federal government has exclusive jurisdiction over marriage and divorce, while provinces have jurisdiction...

**** FINANCE/TREASURY Board Release Amendments Streamline Process for Unlocking Retirement Funds ————————————————– Nova Scotians want to have financial peace of mind when facing challenging circumstances. That is why government introduced amendments to the Pension Benefits Act today, April 6, that will make it quicker for Nova Scotians who need it to access locked-in retirement accounts...

**** HRM Media Release Municipal services on Easter long weekend – The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents of the following municipal service level adjustments over the upcoming Easter long weekend: Solid Waste Collection and Facility Hours No municipal solid waste collection services will take place on Good Friday, April 2. Curbside collection of garbage...

**** Via CFB Halifax Public Service Announcement Night helicopter fire training to be conducted at Naval Fleet School Atlantic’s Damage Control Division off John Brackett Drive, Herring Cove March 30, 2021 – Halifax, N.S. – Department of National Defence / Royal Canadian Navy Residents of the #Halifax Regional Municipality are to be advised that there...

**** EDUCATION/EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT Media Release New, Modern Modular Classrooms for Five Halifax Schools —————————————————————- The Province of Nova Scotia and the Government of Canada are investing more than $24 million to purchase modular classrooms at Halifax area schools. The modular classrooms, which include washrooms, are a flexible option to respond to future enrollment growth...

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP help rescue Canadian icon On March 27, an RCMP member on patrol on Commercial St. in New Minas came across a woman trying to move what appeared to be an injured beaver off the roadway. The furry friend seemed pretty comfortable on the road, but thanks to a team effort...