Emergency Preparedness Week is May 3-9, and Nova Scotians are encouraged to prepare themselves and their household for emergencies. “Emergencies are becoming more frequent and severe, which makes it even more important to be prepared. No matter the emergency, people need to be ready for evacuations, power outages or damage to their homes,” said Kim Masland, Minister of Emergency Management. “Before an emergency happens, know your risks, make a plan and discuss it as a family,

NOTE: The following is a statement from Premier Tim Houston in response to the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Energy Regulator announcing the successful bid for rights to explore oil and gas offshore Nova Scotia today, April 30. The news release about the announcement is at: https://cnsoer.ca/news-resources/news-announcements/cnsoer-announces-results-petroleum-related-call-for-bids-ns25-1p Nova Scotia is back in the offshore oil and gas business. And this is not just talk. It is

FREE Event for Seniors & Caregivers! Join us on April 29 in Walton for a helpful and friendly event just for seniors and caregivers. Snacks, coffee, and beverages provided. Presentations from RCMP & Alzheimer’s Society Nova Scotia See you there! https://www.easthants.ca/event/seniors-safety-fair/

Check out http://novascotia.ca/abc for more details.

PUBLIC WORKS--Province Receives Approval for Avon River Aboiteau Construction------------------- The Province has received approval from the federal government to begin replacing the Avon River aboiteau in Hants County. Constructing the new aboiteau will allow the Highway 101 twinning project through the Windsor area to be completed. The work will include construction of two highway bridges, the aboiteau, a new control building and permanent dikes, as well as realignment of t