Antigonish Affordable Housing Society (AAHS) envisions having sufficient environmentally, socially and financially sustainable, community-supported affordable housing available to residents of Antigonish Town and County who are living on low incomes.
Have you been thinking about attaining your Gold Seal Certification? Find out exactly where you are on the Gold Seal path! Contact Chantal Arsenault to schedule an online assessment. (Or, find out what you need to challenge the Gold Seal exam!)
Learn more about Gold Seal Certification!
Join the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) for a free informational webinar. Live, interactive webinars are scheduled once a month — next one is on Thursday, August 19, at 1:00 p.m. ADT. You can also watch a pre-recorded session, anytime (click here to access these webinars on-demand).
On September 2, CANS Events is getting back into the swing of things with CANS 2020 Gallagher Golf Tournament. Join the fun, greet our golfers and host a hole as a golf hole sponsor or have your brand travel the course along with our 304 golfers as a golf cart sponsor! There will be some tweaks to this year’s Golf Tournament, but CANS is thankful for the adjustments to provincial guidelines that allow us to execute this annual event with a shotgun start.
There are ONLY 4 HOLE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES LEFT! Don’t miss your chance to secure a sponsorship.
Please contact Natalie Bobbitt at nbobbitt@cans.ns.ca or 902-210-1720 to discuss available options. Find out more about golf sponsorship opportunities here. The Golfsponsorship deadline is August 12, 2020, at 4:00 p.m.
Register now as an individual or put together a team of four. Don’t miss this chance – registration is 70% sold! (Closes Friday, August 21)
For registration and event inquiries, please contact Michelle Peters at mpeters@cans.ns.ca or 902-818-6530. We can’t wait to see you on the golf courses!
Amendments to the Nova Scotia Building Code Regulations are anticipated to come into effect on or after September 30, 2020. The proposed amendments will require any new restaurant, including spaces within existing buildings, to be completely constructed in accordance with the barrier-free requirements contained in the NS Building Code. This would include an accessible path of entry into the restaurant from the exterior of the building and access to barrier-free washroom facilities. Click here to view the amendments to the regulation. Learn more in this question and answer piece that appeared in the Cape Breton Post and Herald on Saturday, June 27, 2020.
Written comments on the proposed amendments to the Regulations are welcome on or before August 12, 2020, and should be forwarded to:
Joe Rogers
Building Code Coordinator
Office of the Fire Marshall
P.O. Box 231
Halifax Central
Halifax NS, B3J 2M5
There have also been some questions regarding exemptions to self-isolation requirements and bringing in a contractor, special trade person, or crews from outside the Atlantic Bubble.
JHAL Ltd is undertaking to build a new home that will be a fully accessible and sprinklered 4-bedroom adult special needs home. After a lot of work, JHAL Ltd is pleased to have the project posted for tender. Construction is expected to begin in August with completion in 2020.
The vision of the Marconi Campus Relocation projects is to create a campus with a dynamic learning environment that will attract students from across the province. It will have a modern design, open spaces and state-of-the-art technology and contribute to the revitalization of the downtown.
Cases of COVID-19
As of July 7, Nova Scotia has four active cases of COVID-19. No new cases were identified on July 6. All told, the province has reported 1,065confirmed cases of the virus. Read the full release from the Province here.
New Gathering Limits Announced
The new gathering limits are now in effect. If a recognized business or organization is planning an event outdoors, 250 people can attend with physical distancing in place. For an indoor event, the limit is 50 per cent capacity to a maximum of 200 – with physical distancing. Click here for further details from the updated Health Protection Order.
Tracking Visitors to Atlantic Canada
People entering Nova Scotia from outside Atlantic Canada must complete a tracking form to enter the province in addition to providing an address where they will be staying and self-isolating for 14 days and a phone number where they can be reached 24/7.
Nova Scotia’s borders, while restricted, are not closed. People from outside of Atlantic Canada are welcome to the province, but they must self-isolate for 14 days when they arrive. For more details, read the full release from the Province.
Access Nova Scotia Open for Walk-in Services
Walk-in service is now available at Access Centres. Depending on your transaction, this means you can either go online (click here), make an appointment, or drop in. Please note: a high volume of walk-in traffic is expected. If you can, complete your transaction online or make an appointment first to avoid a long wait.