THE HALIFAX ARMDALE REPORT

New Voluntary Vulnerable Persons Registry 

Good day, Halifax Armdale!

After the end of the Fall Sitting at the Legislature, it has been my honour to recognize members and businesses in the community, and to raise constituent concerns.

Now more than ever, there is a lot of work to do in this Province, from housing to healthcare, and education, there is a lot to discuss and work towards by holding this government accountable.

As we reach the holidays, I would like to wish everyone warmth in this winter season, and a wonderful time reuniting with family.

As always, please reach out to my office with any provincial concerns. I look forward to hearing from you all!

Sincerely, 

Voluntary Vulnerable Persons Registry

After experiencing multiple emergency situations across the province in recent months, the Regional Council has approved a Voluntary Vulnerable Persons Registry (VVPR).

The registry is a voluntary, self-referral list intended for Halifax Regional Municipality residents who may require more support during emergency situations.

The VVPR provides important information to first responders and Emergency Management staff and volunteers to help appropriately respond to resident needs in situations such as sustained power outages, severe storms, and more.

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Community Engagement

📝 The Joint Regional Transportation Agency has entered their next stage of public engagement on the Regional Transportation Plan. Complete the survey now. Read more...

Healthcare Access

⚕️ As the healthcare crisis continues here in Halifax Armdale and across the province, healthcare is becoming increasingly difficult to access as the province attempts to deal with doctor shortages, long waiting lists, and myriad other systemic issues. Nova Scotia's can now access YourHealthNS, a new mobile app that provides healthcare information, resources, and services in Nova Scotia. Read more...

Accessing Rebates and Grants

🗣️The Foundation for Environmental Stewardship, a youth-led, youth-serving Canadian non-profit is launching a new project called “N:OW for Net-Zero”. The Foundation is offering grants for student teams to implement projects to reduce emissions and/or improve net-zero literacy in their schools. Read more...

🏡 The Heating Assistance Rebate Program (HARP) is now open for 2023. The HARP helps eligible Nova Scotians with the cost of heating their home. Read more...

WHAT'S HAPPENING

Community Spotlight

Phones for the Holidays

Phones for the Holidays is a small group of community members and small business partners who collect phones each year and donate them to MOSH. 

Phones are essential for basic safety in the harsh winter months. 

Drop off locations can be found throughout the city. So, if you have an old phone in the junk drawer, please consider donating it to Phones for the Holidays!

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What's on in Halifax Armdale?

📲 Halifax Transit has launch a new mobile fare payment app, HFXGO, allowing customers to purchase and use tickets and passes from the convenience of their smartphones. Read more...

🎄 Visit the library to make your very own little macramé tree. You can use them to decorate your home, your tree, or use them as a seasonal attachment to a package. Read more... 

✨ Cozy up at Merry & Bright, Halifax Marriott Harborfront's new Evergreen Festival display. Read more...

🎟️ Discover what the museum has to offer on their Free Admission Weekends at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. Read more...

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