404 releases issued in the specified time period for Community Services
Province Takes Action to Better Protect Nova Scotians in Care
Community Services
April 26, 2013 9:27 AM
COMMUNITY SERVICES/HEALTH/WELLNESS--Province Takes Action to Better Protect Nova Scotians in Care
The province is clarifying and strengthening legislation so families with loved ones living in provincial care facilities can have more peace of mind.
Public to Help Redesign Services for Independent Living
Community Services
April 12, 2013 11:03 AM
HEALTH AND WELLNESS/COMMUNITY SERVICES--Public to Help Redesign Services for Independent Living
Government is asking the public and stakeholders to help redesign residential and related services for seniors and persons with disabilities.
Nova Scotia Home to Canadian Red Cross Volunteer Training Centre of Excellence
Community Services
March 13, 2013 11:39 AM
PREMIER'S OFFICE--Nova Scotia Home to Canadian Red Cross Volunteer Training Centre of Excellence
Volunteers in Nova Scotia will soon have access to the best training facilities in the country to learn how to better prepare for, and respond to, disasters.
Province Helps New Child Care Centre Open in Pictou
Community Services
February 25, 2013 10:10 AM
COMMUNITY SERVICES--Province Helps New Child Care Centre Open in Pictou
The province is helping families in Pictou County have better access to quality child care with the opening of the YMCA Child Care Centre.
Des centaines de participants contribuent à la stratégie provinciale sur le logement
Community Services
January 22, 2013 2:52 PM
SERVICES COMMUNAUTAIRES--Des centaines de participants contribuent à la stratégie provinciale sur le logement
Les Néo-Écossais ont confirmé que le gouvernement provincial est sur la bonne voie en ce qui a trait à la création de sa première stratégie sur le logement.
Hundreds Help Shape Province's Housing Strategy
Community Services
January 22, 2013 2:51 PM
COMMUNITY SERVICES--Hundreds Help Shape Province's Housing Strategy
Nova Scotians confirmed the province is on the right track to create its first housing strategy.
Province, Imagine Bloomfield Partner to Bring Vision to Life
Community Services
December 18, 2012 11:20 AM
COMMUNITY SERVICES--Province, Imagine Bloomfield Partner to Bring Vision to Life
The province and Imagine Bloomfield will establish a joint working group to identify areas for collaboration, including public engagement.
Government Committed To Providing More Independence For Persons With Disabilities
Community Services
December 3, 2012 4:23 PM
COMMUNITY SERVICES--Government Committed To Providing More Independence For Persons With Disabilities
Persons with disabilities, their families, and community partners in Nova Scotia, will soon have the opportunity to talk about how government can promote greater independence for people living with disabilities.
La Province demande les commentaires des gens sur une stratégie innovatrice sur le logement
Community Services
November 7, 2012 2:22 PM
SERVICES COMMUNAUTAIRES--La Province demande les commentaires des gens sur une stratégie innovatrice sur le logement
Les familles, les gens, les gouvernements municipaux, les groupes communautaires et d'autres intervenants de la Nouvelle-Écosse pourront contribuer à façonner la première stratégie à long terme de la province en matière de logement abordable.
Province Seeks Input on Innovative Housing Strategy
Community Services
November 7, 2012 2:18 PM
COMMUNITY SERVICES--Province Seeks Input on Innovative Housing Strategy
Nova Scotia families, people, municipal governments, community groups and others will be able to help craft the province's first long-term affordable housing strategy.
Commentaires des familles et groupes intéressés au sujet de la petite enfance
Community Services
October 29, 2012 2:20 PM
SERVICES COMMUNAUTAIRES/ÉDUCATION/SANTÉ ET MIEUX-ÊTRE--Commentaires des familles et groupes intéressés au sujet de la petite enfance
Les familles, les groupes religieux, les personnes qui travaillent dans le domaine du développement de la petite enfance ainsi que les membres des Premières nations, de la communauté afro-néo-écossaise et de la communauté acadienne font partie de ceux qui ont soumis leurs points de vue au sujet de la petite enfance pendant l'été.
Families, Interested Groups Share Ideas About Children's Early Years
Community Services
October 29, 2012 2:17 PM
COMMUNITY SERVICES/EDUCATION/HEALTH–-Families, Interested Groups Share Ideas About Children's Early Years
Families, church groups, people working in early childhood development and people from First Nations, African Nova Scotian and Acadian communities are among those who shared their views this summer about children's early years.
Province Renews Commitment to Help Homeless
Community Services
October 16, 2012 11:31 AM
COMMUNITY SERVICES--Province Renews Commitment to Help Homeless
More than 200 Nova Scotians who were experiencing homelessness have a safe place to call home because of a provincial initiative launched less than 18 months ago.
More Families Access New Affordable Housing in Middleton
Community Services
October 10, 2012 10:06 AM
COMMUNITY SERVICES--More Families Access New Affordable Housing in Middleton
More seniors and persons with disabilities in Middleton have a new place to call home through an investment in affordable housing.
Le gouvernement provincial célèbre l'accès au logement sécuritaire et abordable dans le cadre de la Journée mondiale de l'habitat
Community Services
October 1, 2012 2:27 PM
SERVICES COMMUNAUTAIRES--Le gouvernement provincial célèbre l'accès au logement sécuritaire et abordable dans le cadre de la Journée mondiale de l'habitat
REMARQUE : Voici un article pour la page contre-éditoriale par la ministre des Services communautaires, Denise Peterson-Rafuse.
L'accès à un logement adéquat et abordable est le fondement de notre lutte visant à éliminer la pauvreté.
Province Celebrates Access to Safe, Affordable Housing on World Habitat Day
Community Services
October 1, 2012 2:24 PM
COMMUNITY SERVICES--Province Celebrates Access to Safe, Affordable Housing on World Habitat Day
NOTE: The following is an op-ed piece from Community Services Minister Denise Peterson-Rafuse.
Access to adequate, affordable housing is the foundation of our fight to end poverty.
Service Disruptions in Truro
Community Services
September 10, 2012 3:31 PM
COMMUNITY SERVICES/LABOUR/ADVANCED EDUCATION/TRANSPORTATION/INFRASTRUCTURE RENEWAL--Service Disruptions in Truro
Some provincial government services are being disrupted today, Sept. 10, by flooding in the Truro area.
Service Disruptions in Amherst
Community Services
August 29, 2012 10:59 AM
HEALTH/WELLNESS/ENVIRONMENT/COMMUNITY SERVICES/SERVICE N.S./ MUNICIPAL RELATIONS--Service Disruptions in Amherst
Some provincial government services continue to face disruptions today, Aug. 29, following a fire in Amherst on the weekend.
Province Opens New Affordable Housing in Chester
Community Services
July 4, 2012 11:47 AM
PREMIER'S OFFICE/COMMUNITY SERVICES--Province Opens New Affordable Housing in Chester
Seniors in Chester will soon have a new place to call home with the opening of four new affordable housing units.
Soutien amélioré à compter du 1er juillet
Community Services
June 28, 2012 9:38 AM
SERVICES COMMUNAUTAIRES--Soutien amélioré à compter du 1er juillet
À compter du 1er juillet, plus de 240 000 Néo-Écossais recevront de l'aide supplémentaire pour joindre les deux bouts grâce à une augmentation du soutien du gouvernement à plusieurs programmes.