Premier’s Statement on Atlantic Bubble

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“Nova Scotia is open to an Atlantic bubble. Over the next few weeks, we will monitor the COVID-19 cases to ensure they stay low and that we have little to no community spread. If we continue to flatten the curve, our first priority is to ease restrictions in our own province, including expanding the family bubble. Currently, anyone who wants to come to Nova Scotia can, as long as they don’t have any symptoms of COVID-19 and can self-isolate for 14 days when they arrive. When we lift those restrictions will be based on science.”

State of Emergency Extended in Nova Scotia

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The province is renewing the state of emergency to protect the health and safety of Nova Scotians and ensure the safe re-opening of businesses and services. The order will take effect at noon Sunday, June 14 and extend to noon Sunday, June 28, unless government terminates or extends it.

Virtual Q&A Series to Explore Trades Continues with Project Manager Jessica MacLean on June 4

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Do you know any youth who are eager to learn more about a career in construction and the trades? Share this information with them! Our virtual Q&A sessions explore careers in construction from the comfort of home, every Thursday until June 15.

Q&A Session Four

  • Date: Thursday, June 4
  • Time: 2:00 p.m. (approx. 30-45 minutes)
  • Who: Jessica MacLean, P.Eng, Project Manager with BIRD Construction Group

No registration required. Click here on June 4 to access this Zoom session!

Did you miss a session?

Learn about carpentry, welding and more with these sessions on-demand. Click here to watch our previous sessions now.

Questions?

Please contact Alain Lefebvre, alefebvre@cans.ns.ca or 902-456-6444.

COVID-19: Construction Safety Nova Scotia – Updated Training Calendar

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Last week, Construction Safety Nova Scotia announced their updated training calendar, which includes several new online courses. Learn more about online course descriptions and their prices, click here.

In-person, classroom courses are now being offered for Traffic Control Person and Temporary Workplace Signer at Construction Safety Nova Scotia’s office in Burnside in a COVID-19 compliant setting.

COVID-19: Halifax Partnership Announces Expanded Programs and Services

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Halifax Partnership has announced expanded business programs and services as part of Halifax’s economic response and recovery planning.

The Virtual Advisor Program

This new program will match 25 qualified companies with an advisor to help them manage and recover from the impacts of COVID-19. The program is available until June 5, 2020. Businesses can apply through the partnership’s website at https://halifaxpartnership.com/how-we-help/grow-yourbusiness/virtual-adviser/   

The Connector Program

The award-winning program provides businesses access to a pool of individuals looking for employment, while also matching employers to people looking for work in their sector. An online portal for both businesses and workers has been developed and can be found at https://halifaxpartnership.com/how-we-help/grow-your-business/connect-to-talent/

COVID-19: Nova Scotia Extends the Application Deadline for Rent Deferral Guarantee Program

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The deadline for landlords already registered for the provincial COVID-19 Rent Deferral Guarantee Program to submit their application has been extended. 

To be included in the provincial guarantee, landlords must send their full applications to the Department of Business by June 26 toNSRentDeferral@novascotia.ca

Virtual Q&A Series to Explore Trades Continues with Plumbing on May 21

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Do you know any youth who are eager to learn more about a career in construction and the trades? Share this information with them! Our virtual Q&A sessions explore careers in construction from the comfort of home, every Thursday until June 15.

TOMORROW: Building Futures for Youth and CANS Construction Connection are proud to present:

Q&A Session Three – Plumbing with Ben Pitts & Adam Hill

  • Date: Thursday, May 21
  • Time: 2:00 p.m. (approx. 30-45 minutes)
  • Who: Ben Pitts & Adam Hill, Certified Journeyperson Plumbers with Iron Dog Inc.

No registration required. Click here on May 21 to access this Zoom session!

Did you miss a session?

Learn about carpentry, welding and more with these sessions on-demand. Click here to watch our previous sessions now.

Questions?

Please contact Alain Lefebvre, alefebvre@cans.ns.caor 902-456-6444.

Amended Hearing Order – Update from the NS Utility and Review Board

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Amended Hearing Order – Update from the NS Utility and Review Board

IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION by the HALIFAX REGIONAL WATER COMMISSION for approval of a revised Regional Development Charge for Water and Wastewater Infrastructure and for approval of Amendments to the Schedule of Rates, Rules and Regulations for Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Services to revise the Regional Development Charge. 

The public hearing for this matter originally scheduled for Monday, March 23, 2020, at the Offices of the Board, has been rescheduled to Thursday, June 11, 2020, reserving Friday, June 12, 2020, if necessary. 

Below is an updated timeline:  

Letters of Comment Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Requests to Speak (by Teleconference) Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Opening Statements filed by the Parties Thursday, June 4, 2020
Hearing Commences Thursday, June 11, 2020 and Friday, June 12, 2020, if necessary

Click HERE and HERE for more information.

Learn more about the Regional Development Charge.

Board Hearings are open to the public and you may participate. Listen to the live hearing by visiting the Board’s website at https://nsuarb.novascotia.ca