East Hants — Residents and visitors will have more opportunities to enjoy the outdoors and experience the natural beauty of Hants East thanks to support from the Houston Government for improvements to local trail infrastructure, Hon. John A. MacDonald, MLA for Hants East, said today. The Nine Mile River Trails Association is receiving $6,840 through the Recreation Trail Expansion Program for upgrades to the Hemlock Cathedral Trail. "Nine Mile River Trails Association does gre

RAWDON — Hants East is strengthening accessibility and community infrastructure thanks to support from the Houston government, Hants East MLA Hon. John A. MacDonald announced today. The following organizations in Hants East are receiving more than $9,000 to support the following initiatives: Bunkie Land Limited — $6,360 through the Business ACCESS-Ability Grant Program for accessibility improvements. EmpowHR Consulting — $3,420 through the Business ACCESS-Ability Grant Progra

Update: June 6, 2026. Here is Picture showing the actual closure part. Shows the Road is closed from the Triangle to just before the Bulk Station. So Bulk Station and Lions Den are accessible, however will need to go around to get there. The closure is required to install a deep environmental culvert in the area. Due to its depth, the roadway must be completed excavated. The permit for the closure begins Monday June 8 and extends until Friday July 17, but the roadway will

ENVIRONMENT/CLIMATE CHANGE--New Supports to Help Communities Adapt to Drought Conditions Provincial funding and a new data tool will help communities be prepared for – and respond to – water shortages caused by drought. Applications for the Sustainable Communities Challenge Fund opened today, May 28, with priority given to projects that address drought and water shortages. The Province also launched a new data portal with information on Nova Scotia’s ground and surface wate

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT--Funding Applications Open for Emergency Response Organizations Volunteer fire departments, ground search and rescue teams, hazardous materials units and other emergency response organizations across the province can apply for funding through the Emergency Services Provider Fund. The program supports volunteer first responder organizations by helping with the purchase of equipment used directly in fire suppression and other emergency response activities

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,