With Hurricane Fiona headed to Nova Scotia, I wanted to share some information about some basic preparedness items to have on hand in case of power outages, transportation interruptions, and other issues. Emergency contact list If your phone dies, you will lose access to your contacts. It is wise to create a list of important […]
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Review of Intimate Images and Cyber-protection Act complete
The Intimate Images and Cyber-protection Act is designed to discourage and prevent cyberbullying and the sharing of intimate images without consent, and to respond when they do happen.
Virtual Care Nova Scotia
Virtual Care Nova Scotia provides free, online medical appointments. It is finally now available to anyone on the Need a Family Practice Registry.
Seniors Care Grant
The Seniors Care Grant program provides up to $500 to help support eligible seniors to live well at home.
Funding for Elizabeth Mantley Youth Recreation & Arts Centre
The centre will receive $88,600 for the interior renovations of the former fire hall, from the national government.
Nominations open for Mental Health and Addictions Care Award
This award is open to all community-led, private sector, and academic initiatives that contribute to the mental health and well-being of Nova Scotians. The deadline for nominations is May 31.
Emergency Preparedness week
Having a home emergency kit, whether it’s a wildfire, hurricane or prolonged power outage, a pre-assembled emergency kit will help in a crisis. Along with items like emergency blankets, duct tape, and bandages, your kit should include cash, print copies of essential information, and medications.
Lieutenant Governor’s 2022 Community Spirit Award
Nova Scotians can now show their community pride by submitting nominations for the 2022 Lieutenant-Governor’s Community Spirit Award.
Apply now: Nova Scotia Power 2022 scholarship and bursary program
The Nova Scotia Power 2022 Scholarship and Bursary Program is now accepting applications.
Thinking of starting a community garden? Apply by March 30, 2022
Thinking of starting a community garden? Applications for spring 2022 are due by March 30th.