HRM collaborating with province to address homelessness and housing
HALIFAX: Following the Oct. 20 announcement by the province, HRM confirms its ongoing commitment to collaborate with the Province of Nova Scotia in addressing housing and homelessness in our region.
The municipality is pleased with...
Dr. Strang acknowledges challenges for parents with return to school
MAIN PHOTO: N.S. Chief medical officer of health Dr. Robert Strang. (Communications N.S. Photo)
HALIFAX: The Chief medical officer of health for the province understands the difficulty parents will face with the need for childcare...
Province ensures equal pay for all public sector LPNs
EAST HANTS: Government will fund public sector employers in health authorities, long-term care, disability support programs and home care to pay all their licensed practical nurses (LPNs) at the same rate. The decision stems...
HRM issues statement on ongoing efforts to address homelessness in area
HALIFAX: The following is a statement from the Halifax Regional Municipality regarding the ongoing efforts to address homelessness in our region.
The municipality recognizes the urgent and serious challenges being faced by those experiencing homelessness....
Applications open for sexual violence prevention innovation grants
HALIFAX: April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about the prevalence of sexual assault, share information about available resources and foster a greater understanding of consent.
Beginning April 13, Nova Scotians...
HRM continues collaboration to address homelessness in region
HALIFAX: The Halifax Regional Municipality continues to collaborate with the Province of Nova Scotia, professional service providers and volunteers, to provide support to those experiencing homelessness in our region.
Over the past several months, important...
Organ and Tissue donation law now in place in N.S.
HALIFAX: At any given time in Nova Scotia, there are more than 100 people waiting for a lifesaving or life-changing transplant. That is why Nova Scotia passed the Human Organ and Tissue Donation Act,...
HRM holding candidate information sessions for upcoming election
HALIFAX: Residents interested in running in the 2024 Municipal and Conseil scolaire acadien provincial (CSAP) Election are invited to attend an upcoming candidate information session.
These sessions are designed to help equip potential candidates with...
Affordability to be focus for N.S. Liberals during Spring Legislature session
From a release
HALIFAX: In advance of the 2024 spring legislative session, the Nova Scotia Liberal Caucus presented its plan to make life more affordable in Nova Scotia.
“Nova Scotia has gone from being one of...
HRM to hold summer day camps, beginning July 13
FALL RIVER: The Halifax Regional Municipality continues to monitor and respond to the rapidly evolving effects of COVID-19.
Following safety measures provided by public health, the municipality is now able to provide more details on...