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.
Please see my remarks from the Red Dress ceremony at the West today. Red Dress Day brings awareness and calls for all Canadians to speak out on violence against Indigenous women, girls and gender diverse people.
The amendments help to modernize first aid requirements and consolidate them in Nova Scotia under the Workplace Health and Safety Regulations.
The plan is focused on creating a system where Nova Scotians can access world-class healthcare in a timely manner and health providers are respected, valued and heard. It commits to improving diversity and equity throughout the system.
The new care model will ensure that families have access to earlier intervention and that they are aware of what services are available, how to access them and who is eligible. Families and service providers will also have access to the education they need to best support the individual needs of each child.
Legislation introduced April 7, recognizes Mi’kmaw as Nova Scotia’s first language and will support efforts to preserve and promote it now and for future generations. The legislation will be proclaimed on a mutually agreeable date with Mi’kmaw leadership, and it will take effect on October 1, Treaty Day.
Nova Scotians can now show their community pride by submitting nominations for the 2022 Lieutenant-Governor’s Community Spirit Award.
Planning a summer camping adventure? Make your reservations at Nova Scotia’s provincial parks starting April 5th.
The Nova Scotia Power 2022 Scholarship and Bursary Program is now accepting applications.
Thinking of starting a community garden? Applications for spring 2022 are due by March 30th.
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.
Square Roots Fairview-Clayton Park’s ‘Warm Winter Wear’ site is officially up and running!
Thousands of eligible post-secondary students will receive a one-time COVID-19 grant of $875 to help them pay their bills.
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.
Sam’s official prediction for 2022…six more weeks of winter!
