Seasonal Parking Restrictions
The Halifax Regional Municipal overnight winter parking ban is in effect annually from December 15th to March 31st.
Suicide Crisis Helpline 9-8-8 Launches
The 988: Suicide Crisis Helpline provides urgent, live, trauma-informed support by phone and text 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
A Guide to the Canada Summer Jobs Program
The Canada Summer Jobs program is a government initiative aimed at connecting students with employers, offering wage subsidies to make summer employment more accessible for businesses, not-for-profits, and public-sector entities.
Regional transportation planning continues
The Joint Regional Transportation Agency has entered their next stage of public engagement on the Regional Transportation Plan.
Financial assistance for uninsurable wildfire losses
The Disaster Financial Assistance Program is now open for municipalities and others who suffered uninsurable losses as a result of this year’s wildfires in Halifax Regional Municipality, Shelburne County, and Yarmouth County.
Voluntary Vulnerable Persons Registry
The Voluntary Vulnerable Persons Registry (VVPR) is a voluntary, self-referral list intended for Halifax Regional Municipality residents who may require more support during emergency situations.
Access to YourHealthNS app
YourHealthNS is a new mobile app that provides healthcare information, resources, and services in Nova Scotia.
Join an agency, board, or commission
The biannual call for applications for Nova Scotia’s many agencies, boards, and commissions are now open.
Heating Assistance Rebate Program
The Heating Assistance Rebate Program helps low-income Nova Scotians with the cost of home heating. Qualifying homes will receive $600 this year.
Small Business Week: Celebrating the Heartbeat of Our Community
I encourage you to take the time to support our local entrepreneurs. Whether it’s through a purchase, a kind word of encouragement, or a social media shout-out, let’s show our appreciation and gratitude for their hard work and dedication.
Promoting Fire Safety: Fire Prevention Week
This year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign is focused on “Cooking safety starts with YOU. Pay attention to fire prevention,” and works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe when cooking.
Halifax Council approves proposed Mill Cove Library
Halifax Regional Council unanimously approved a new library on Bedford waterfront and has asked staff to begin the planning and budgeting process for the 21,000 square foot library in the new proposed Mill Cove Ferry Terminal.
Share feedback about the Children and Family Services Act
Nova Scotians are invited to share feedback about the Children and Family Services Act.
2023 Nova Scotia Human Rights Awards
Nominations for the 2023 Nova Scotia Human Rights Awards are now open, nominate an individual Nova Scotian and/or groups who demonstrate excellence in this area.
2nd Annual Bedford South End of Summer Fest
Thank you to everyone who came out for our 2nd annual Bedford South End of Summer Fest free community event on Saturday September 9th.