MIL-OSI Canada: Shubenacadie Sam Says Six More Weeks of Winter
Source: Government of Nova Scotia Shubenacadie Sam predicted six more weeks of winter when he came out of his burrow and saw his shadow. The furry forecaster made the prediction today, Feb. 2, before a large crowd of his fans at the Groundhog Day ceremony at the Shubenacadie Wildlife Park. Nova Scotia’s time zone gives […]
Read More →MIL-OSI Canada: Innovacorp Announces New Board Members
Source: Government of Nova Scotia Innovacorp announced the appointment of two new members to its board of directors today, Jan. 31. The new appointments are Nicole LeBlanc, a native of St. George, New Brunswick, and Eleanor Beaton of Windsor. Ms. LeBlanc is a dynamic member of Canada’s startup community. She serves as the director of […]
Read More →MIL-OSI Canada: Fourteen Prominent Lawyers Appointed to the Queen’s Counsel
Source: Government of Nova Scotia The prestigious Queen’s Counsel (QC) designation is being awarded to fourteen of the province’s top lawyers. Minister of Justice and Attorney General Mark Furey announced the (QC) appointments today, Jan 30. An official ceremony will be held at the Lieutenant Governor’s House in May. “My sincere congratulations to this year’s […]
Read More →MIL-OSI Canada: Restrictions on Possession and Sale of Body Armour Come into Effect
Source: Government of Nova Scotia The Body Armour Control Act takes effect in February, helping to make our communities safer. “We know that body armour is being used to advance criminal activity”, said Minister of Justice and Attorney General Mark Furey. “By limiting its use, we are better protecting police, other law enforcement officers and […]
Read More →MIL-OSI Canada: More Youth Choose Nova Scotia
Source: Government of Nova Scotia Nova Scotia has had three years of positive growth in youth population after more than three decades of a trend that saw more youth leaving than coming to the province. “For the third year in a row, more young people came to Nova Scotia than left,” said Finance and Treasury […]
Read More →MIL-OSI Canada: New Appointees to Develop Nova Scotia Board of Directors
Source: Government of Nova Scotia Five new members were appointed to the Develop Nova Scotia board of directors today, Jan. 29, by Minister of Business Geoff Maclellan. The appointments are for a four-year term and reflect government’s commitment to more regional representation and skills alignment with the expanded provincial mandate of Develop Nova Scotia. The […]
Read More →MIL-OSI Canada: New President and CEO of Housing Nova Scotia
Source: Government of Nova Scotia Nancy MacLellan has been appointed president and CEO of Housing Nova Scotia. Premier Stephen McNeil announced the appointment today, Jan. 25. Dan McDougall is leaving the position to become chief administrative officer of the Municipality of Chester. Ms. MacLellan has been the associate deputy minister of Community Services for the […]
Read More →MIL-OSI Canada: Families Celebrate Literacy
Source: Government of Nova Scotia The importance of reading and engaging in other literacy-related activities as a family are being celebrated on Nova Scotia’s 20th anniversary of Family Literacy Day. Lands and Forestry Minister Iain Rankin, on behalf of Premier Stephen McNeil, will join community partners and families who have benefitted from literacy programs at […]
Read More →MIL-OSI Canada: Three Partnerships Qualify to Bid on Highway 104 Twinning Tender
Source: Government of Nova Scotia The prequalification phase for Highway 104 twinning request for proposals is complete. Atlantic Safelink Partners, Dexter Nova Alliance and Osprey Transportation Solutions have qualified to bid on the Highway 104 twinning project. “The 100-series highways are the backbone of our transportation system, carrying people and goods from one end of […]
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