N.S. open applications for Seniors Care Grants
HALIFAX: Starting September 1, seniors can apply to the annual Seniors Care Grant program, which helps with expenses that allow them to stay in their homes longer and improve their…
Online mental health support platform helps with students’ back-to-school stress, anxiety
HALIFAX: As youth head back to school and university, they’re dealing with added stress and anxiety to their already full plate. That’s where Togetherall, an online mental health support platform,…
Mastodons kick off play at Senior Men’s Canadians with victory
BRITISH COLUMBIA: The East Hants Shooters Bar & Grill Mastodons have begun play at the 2023 Senior Men’s Canadian Fast Pitch championships in B.C. East Hants has six round-robin games…
Province invites Nova Scotians to help shape Environmental Assessment process
From a press release HALIFAX: The province is inviting Nova Scotians to provide their ideas, suggestions and solutions on how to improve the Province’s environmental assessment process. Large industries and…
Release cell service gap report, Liberals say to Houston government
From a release sent by the N.S. Liberal Party EAST HANTS/HALIFAX: The recent announcement by the Houston government on hurricane preparedness has created more questions than answers when it comes…
Low-income Nova Scotia seniors to receive tax refund cheques
From a release HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is returning almost $17 million in provincial income tax to seniors in the province through its Guaranteed Income Supplement rebate program. More than 11,000…
HRM seeking Youth WORX program applicants
From a release LOWER SACKVILLE: HRM is seeking applicants for the Youth WORX Program. Youth WORX offers 24 weeks of paid job and life skill building experience for youth ages…
PSA: Community Suicide Awareness workshop set for Sept. 6
HALIFAX: On Wednesday, September 6 the Canadian Mental Health Association Nova Scotia Division is hosting Community Suicide Awareness, a free workshop on Zoom to address some common myths around suicide.…
Ukrainian Nova Scotia resettlement fund a success, RCFNS says
HALIFAX: The Rural Communities Foundation of Nova Scotia (RCFNS) proudly announces its significant contribution to the successful resettlement of Ukrainian newcomers, spanning from Yarmouth County to Richmond County in Nova…
Special weather statement issued by Environment Canada for Aug. 29-31
HALIFAX: Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for the Atlantic Coast and Eastern Nova Scotia for Tuesday night Aug. 29 into Thursday Morning Aug. 31. It is forecasting…