COVID-19
UPDATE:
The well-being and safety of our residents, business operators, visitors and staff is our top priority. Council will continue to closely monitor the new developments and public health notices regarding COVID-19. In light of the reporting of the cases of Coronavirus in the province, and in response to the advice of Nova Scotia’s Chief Health Officer, the following steps are being taken to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 in our community:
- Effective April 28, 2021, Town Hall is closed to the public until further notice. Please call 902-532-2043 to leave a message, staff will get back to you ASAP.
- Effective on April 28, 2021, the Community Hub Gym located at 590 St. George Street is closed to the public until further notice.
- All sub-committees will meet virtually as required, with Committee of the Whole and Council meetings continuing at this time at adjusted times and held virtually. Minutes from the meetings are posted on our website within 24 hours.
- The Comfort Station is closed to the public until further notice.
- We are encouraging on-line payments through the bank or on-line.
If you have any questions please contact any member of Council by email or Mayor Boyer at 902-532-0556 or CAO Millett-Campbell at 902-526-3395. For more information please review the Government of Nova Scotia COVID-19 website, https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/
Minister’s renewal SOA July 12-July 26, 2020
FAQ reopening Atlantic Travel Bubble July 2, 2020
FAQ Repopening gathering limit changes updated June 26, 2020
FAQ for changes to PHA Order-June 5, 2020
Changes to Gathering Limits – June 1, 2020
State of Emergency Extended until June 14, 2020 – May 29, 2020
Reopening FAQ for May 27, 2020
COVID-19 Response Measures – May 20, 2020
Nova Scotia Health Authority Visitor Restrictions – May 22, 2020
Nova Scotia Easing Some Public Health Measures – Initial First Steps – May 1, 2020
Renewal of Declaration of State of Emergency – April 19, 2020
Minister of Justice’s Directive to Police – March 31, 2020
Burn Ban in Effect – March 25, 2020
Provincial State of Emergency – March 24. 2020
Direction of the Minister under a Declared State of Emergency- April 6, 2020
Impacts on Municipal Sewer – March 20, 2020
Health Protection Act Order by the Chief Medical Officer of Health – September 3, 2020
Continued Provincewide Restrictions – January 29, 2021
Health and Well Being
Job Site Safe Practices During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Taking Care of Your Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic – March 25, 2020
How to Effectively Work from Home – March 20, 2020
Using Technology to Connect when you Work from Home
Webinars on Health, Emotional Well-Being, and Working Remotely
Protecting Older Adults from COVID-19
How to Manage your Work and Childcare When Schools are Closing
Healthy Eating During COVID-19
A Letter from Dr. Strang, Nova Scotia’s Chief Medical Officer
Staying Active During the COVID-19 Pandemic
FAQ Masks Mandatory Indoor Public Places & Public Transportation
Other Resources
FAQs to support the Public Health Protection Act Order
Nova Scotia Small Business Impact Grant – Deadline April 25, 2020
NS Community Links Response to COVID-19 and Funding Resources for Aging Community Members
NS Community Links Funding Application
Government of Nova Scotia Coronavirus Resources
811 Nova Scotia Health Resources
Nova Scotia Health Authority COVID-19 Resources