Helping Young Women Build Futures

The province is helping more young people to take part in activities that connect them to their community, develop their futures and build their confidence with a new Lighthouses Program Partnership.
Premier Darrell Dexter talks with people from the Halifax Youth Advocate Program's Girls United, which will help girls at risk.

Venture Capital Fund Open for Business

High-potential companies in Atlantic Canada now have more access to the funds they need compete in the international marketplace with Build Ventures, a privately managed venture capital fund.
Premier Darrell Dexter and Daniel Boyd, co-founder of ABK Biomedical, share a laugh as ABK co-founder Sharon Cehoe (left), and intern Nancy Kilcup look on.

Province announces Seniors Grants

Nova Scotia's seniors are safer and able to stay in their homes and communities longer, thanks to the province's efforts to make life better and more affordable for seniors and their families.
Premier Darrell Dexter and Lucille Saunders make strawberry shortcakes for Meals on Wheels as the premier ladles some strawberries into a container.

Families Benefit From Insulin Pump Program

More than 1,000 children and young adults from across Nova Scotia will have another option to help manage their diabetes with new provincial funding for insulin pumps and supplies.

Better Dental Care for Young Nova Scotians

Up to 40,000 more young Nova Scotians will have help keeping their teeth healthier with expanded dental care coverage by the province.
FROM LEFT: Health and Wellness Minister David Wilson, Dalhousie University dental student Albert Noujaim, Premier Darrell Dexter and Lucy Sharpe, a 12-year-old patient of Dalhousie Dental Clinic, at the announcement for expanded dental coverage for children
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Newborn Screening Expands
Monday, April 22, 2013 - 15:47
Newborn babies in Nova Scotia will soon receive better protection from harmful conditions such as... more
Province Helps Children Get Strong Start
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The NSPS Shipbuilding Value Chains - Opportunities Study
Thursday, January 24, 2013 - 15:43
The Dalton Report (Maritime Link)
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 - 08:41
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University System in Nova Scotia – O’Neill Report
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