October 8, 2026 HANTS EAST – East Hants emergency responders will be even better equipped to keep our communities safe, thanks to an investment of $87,763 by the Houston government, Hants East MLA Hon. John A. MacDonald said today. The funding, provided through the Emergency Services Provider Fund, will help three local fire departments provide firefighters with new bunker gear and breathing apparatus, along with rescue tools, hoses and decontamination equipment. The followin

Booking is now open for Nova Scotians to receive free COVID-19 and influenza vaccines. These safe and effective vaccines are recommended for everyone aged six months and older and help to support healthier communities throughout the respiratory season. “Immunization is an important part of health at every stage of life, helping people stay well, reduce their risk of severe illness from respiratory viruses, and maintain their independence as they age,” said Dr. Robert Strang

From 11 am to 4PM on October 8, 2026, no appointment required. 1644 Burncoat Road, Noel, Nova Scotia You can check for upcoming clinics on our website at Public Health Immunization Clinics | Nova Scotia Health

MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS/ENVIRONMENT/CLIMATE CHANGE--New Program Strengthens Municipal Stormwater Resilience -------------------------------------------------------- The Province is offering new support for municipalities concerned about stormwater systems being able to handle growth, heavy rains and the potential for flooding. Applications open today, September 17, for the Stormwater Transformation Optimization and Resilience for Municipalities (STORM) program. The one-time program

HEALTH/WELLNESS--Emergency Health Services Employees Honoured for Decades of Service --------------------------------------------------------- Seventy-nine Emergency Health Services (EHS) employees with 20 or more years of service have been recognized for their commitment to keeping Nova Scotians safe. The long-service award recipients include 45-year employee Kevin MacMullin, the only person to reach that many years of service this year. Mr. MacMullin was a primary care para

GROWTH/DEVELOPMENT--Housing Plan Helping More Nova Scotians, Exceeds Key Targets -------------------------------------------------------- Three years into the provincial housing strategy, the Province is exceeding key targets with more Nova Scotians receiving support and more affordable homes available and preserved. Since the launch of the five-year plan Our Homes, Action for Housing, the Province has created the conditions for almost 80,000 additional homes for Nova Scotian