The Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee Medal (Nova Scotia) is a tangible way for the province to honour The Queen’s service while also honouring significant contributions and achievements made by residents.
Category: Community
Nominations open for Mental Health and Addictions Care Award
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.
Emergency Preparedness week
Having a home emergency kit, whether it’s a wildfire, hurricane or prolonged power outage, a pre-assembled emergency kit will help in a crisis. Along with items like emergency blankets, duct tape, and bandages, your kit should include cash, print copies of essential information, and medications.
Province unveils new pre-school autism services
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.
Lieutenant Governor’s 2022 Community Spirit Award
Nova Scotians can now show their community pride by submitting nominations for the 2022 Lieutenant-Governor’s Community Spirit Award.
General road conditions request to repave 2.5 km stretch on Prospect Road
Residents have contacted my office to report road conditions and potholes appearing throughout the Timberlea-Prospect riding. Please rest assured, my office is immediately reporting the issues and requesting repair to the Department of Public Works.
Camping season quickly approaching, bookings start April 5th
Planning a summer camping adventure? Make your reservations at Nova Scotia’s provincial parks starting April 5th.
Hatchet Lake Medical Centre Update
I share the concerns Prospect residents have expressed regarding the constant staffing shortages at the Hatchet Lake Medical Centre. To provide an update on the current staffing situation, I am sharing a letter I sent to the Minister of Health and Wellness, Minister Thompson, and her reply.
Apply now: Nova Scotia Power 2022 scholarship and bursary program
The Nova Scotia Power 2022 Scholarship and Bursary Program is now accepting applications.
Thinking of starting a community garden? Apply by March 30, 2022
Thinking of starting a community garden? Applications for spring 2022 are due by March 30th.