After spending so much time apart from loved ones and friends, iconic Nova Scotia experiences are calling your name. There is no better time than the fall to enjoy the natural beauty of our province. With changing colours and some of our best weather, there...
Government is extending access to virtual care options like telephone and videoconferencing that are available for doctors to connect with patients. Physicians' payment codes for virtual visits will be available until Dec. 31, 2020. Government continues to evaluate information and options to help inform the long-term approach...
Art and sport are vital to our physical, mental and social well-being. That’s why our government announced yesterday that effective Oct. 1, the number of people who can participate in sports and performing arts activities without physical distancing, will increase from 10 to 50. For most...
Today, Nova Scotia celebrates our second annual Military Family Appreciation Day. This year has been particularly challenging for members of our armed forces – and many are unaware of the sacrifices our military families make while their loved ones are on missions abroad – and...
Students and staff will return to school in the coming days. While this year will be unlike any other we’ve seen, it is important that we all work together to do our part and create a safe learning environment. We each have a role to play...
Nova Scotians from one end of the province to the other have been nothing short of incredible when it comes to our collective fight against COVID-19. The steps we have taken to keep each other safe and healthy have been hardest on our seniors and...
The Government of Nova Scotia will provide $1 million to the Lebanese Red Cross to support those affected by the Beirut explosion. The Lebanese Red Cross Society's mission is to provide relief to victims of natural and human disasters and it helps people prevent, prepare for...
Nova Scotians can now access a new online service to make it easier and faster to renew regular driver, motorcycle and farm tractor licences. Drivers can use the new service if they: -- have a licence that expires on or before Dec. 31 -- do not have outstanding...
Today, our government announced that public school students across the province will return to class on Tuesday, Sept 8. The back to school plan is supported by public health, the IWK Health Centre and various education partners. Developed with survey feedback from more than 28,000...
On July 17, our government announced that some restrictions in long-term care homes are being eased and non-medical masks will become mandatory on public transportation. Effective July 22, the following can be implemented by long-term care facilities: Both indoor and outdoor visits will be allowed with...