The Annual MADD Halifax Dress Drive & Sale is back for their sixth year! Volunteers are already collecting the most wonderful gowns & setting up racks in their pop-up space in Sunnyside Mall.
Category: Community
NEW One-time Grants For Eligible Post-Secondary Students
Thousands of eligible post-secondary students will receive a one-time COVID-19 grant of $875 to help them pay their bills.
Celebrating African Heritage Month 2022
February is African Heritage Month, a time to celebrate our strengths as a diverse province with a strong African Nova Scotian community and to remember the past to ensure we do not repeat it.
FREE health and wellness programs – Register now
The Community Health Teams winter 2022 flyer is now available and registration is open for their health and wellness programs.
Apply now: Seniors’ Property Tax Rebate
The deadline is approaching to apply for the Seniors’ Property Tax Rebate. This program helps seniors living on lower incomes with their municipal residential property taxes by offering eligible seniors a rebate of up to $800.
Rapid tests now available at public libraries
As of December 13th, Nova Scotians can pick up COVID-19 rapid test kits at public libraries across the province. There are 400,000 tests available. They are packaged in kits of five, and there is a limit of one kit per person. The tests can be used at home for people ages three and up.
Province taking action to reduce waste
Changes are coming to how solid waste is managed in Nova Scotia which will reduce waste in our landfills and create a greener and healthier environment.
Hammonds Plains Fire Station Christmas food drive
The Hammonds Plains Fire Station is continuing to support our community and local food banks this year with their annual food drive as a drop and go. Be sure to stop by the Hammonds Plains Fire Station – 2050 Hammonds Plains Road on December 5th to drop off a donation and help reach the community goal of filling a 9000 litre water port-a-tank with donations!
Advocating for men’s health
Every November, the Movember charity kicks off its annual advocacy campaign to highlight the important issue of men’s health.
Have fun, stay active, and explore our province this winter!
Get out and have fun this winter with Wintervention! Wintervention highlights the variety of winter activities, shopping, dining and cozy accommodations available in Nova Scotia this time of year.