As of Jan. 1, 2017, Nova Scotians can get their General Education Diploma (GED) for free. Nova Scotians who take the GED test no longer have to pay a fee and will be better connected to supports to help them succeed. Government committed to making GED testing free in October’s Speech from the Throne. “Last […]
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Seven Tips for Safer Winter Driving
Winter can be just as fun as summer in Nova Scotia. There are endless outdoor activities available in and around the city. We’re close to great downhill skiing and snowboarding options and we’re home to numerous cross country skiing and snowshoeing trails. For those who aren’t inclined to the outdoors in winter there are also […]
11 Items for an Effective Winter Emergency Kit
Don’t hit the roads this winter without a winter emergency kit in your car. Here are a few items that you should include in your kit: A shovel You never know when you’ll get stuck or caught up in some heavier-the-expected snow. A shovel is key to getting your car free and getting you home […]
Community Volunteer Income Tax Program
Income tax filing season is just around the corner and the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) is in the process of recruiting volunteers in preparation for its 46th program. Through the CVITP, community organizations host free tax preparation clinics and arrange for volunteers to prepare income tax and benefit returns for eligible individuals who […]
Doctors Nova Scotia Strive Award
Doctors know that being healthy starts, not in doctors’ offices, but at home, in the communities, towns and cities where Nova Scotians live. That’s why Doctors Nova Scotia, the medical association that represents the province’s physicians, developed the Strive Award: to recognize the role that community groups play in keeping populations healthy. This year, Doctors […]
Property Tax Rebate for Seniors Program ends December 31, 2016
The Property Tax Rebate for Seniors Program ends December 31, 2016. Service Nova Scotia must receive an applicant’s application or previously requested follow up information by the Post Mark Date of December 31, 2016 or the application will automatically be declined. For quick reference the Property Tax Rebate for Seniors Program requirements are as follows: […]
Canada 150 & Me
Canada’s Centennial in 1967 belonged to an entire generation of Canadians, 2017 belongs to this generation! Are YOU between 14-19? Do you have teenagers between 14-19? Do you lead a youth group or sports club? Canada 150&Me is a federally-funded Signature Canada 150 Initiative – a national competition offering an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for […]
Request for Proposal – Youth Corps Summer 2017 – Host Projects
Clean Foundation is NOW accepting project proposals for the NS Youth Corps Summer 2017 Season from Community Partners. The Youth Corps provides full-time students, ages 15-30, with hands-on paid environmental internships throughout Nova Scotia. Interns gain countless transferable skills for life-long learning while making a positive impact in their communities and the environment. Interns work […]
The Halifax Shoebox Project
The Halifax Shoebox Project has a goal of providing 1200 shoeboxes to women living in shelters this holiday season, and we want to help them reach that goal! People can donate by filling a shoebox with things from a list of suggested items and dropping them off at my office – 3845 Joseph Howe Drive, Suite 203, […]
Hats & Mittens Project
Engage Mainland North is collecting new or cleaned gently used hats, mittens and scarves to donate for the needy as part of its first annual Hats and Mittens project. When cold weather rolls in, we head into that time of year when needs are greatest. We are reaching out to the community and asking everyone […]