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Seasonal Parking Restrictions

The Halifax Regional Municipal overnight winter parking ban is in effect annually from December 15th to March 31st.

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.

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.

Access to YourHealthNS app

YourHealthNS is a new mobile app that provides healthcare information, resources, and services in Nova Scotia.

The Impact of Bayers Lake Outpatient Centre

The Bayers Lake Outpatient Centre is a once in a lifetime project for our entire region. I look forward to opening day and seeing all the modern equipment in action, and ultimately a better health care access point for hundreds of thousands of Nova Scotians.

New Infrastructure: The BLT Community Centre Project

As of December 18, the Lakeside Community building will be closed to allow for the demolition of this building to make way for new infrastructure that will feature a full-size gymnasium, multi-purpose rooms, playground, slash pad, and a community kitchen.

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. 

Bayers Lake Community Outpatient Centre

It brings me great pride and pleasure to realize the gains achieved because of years of hard work by sharing that the opening of the Bayers Lake Community Outpatient Centre is planned for November 20, 2023.