Valuable Information About Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia is one of four Atlantic Canada Provinces. Known as “New Scotland” and famous for its high tides, Oak Island, lobster, fish, blueberries, and apples. It is described as Canada’s Ocean Playground and offers oceanfront real estate. Nova Scotia lies in the mid-temperature zone and although the province is almost surrounded by water, the climate is closer to the continental climate, rather than the maritime climate. To know more about Nova Scotia, click this link https://www.novascotia.ca
Halifax Regional Municipality
HRM is the capital of Nova Scotia and the largest municipality in the Province. Known for their one-of-a-kind donairs, shed parties, incredible landscapes, and historic background. Halifax’s urban core is home to several regional landmark buildings and retains significant historic buildings and districts. Click this link to learn more https://www.halifax.ca
Deed Transfer Tax
When a property or vacant land is purchased and sold in Nova Scotia, the buyer must pay a Land Transfer Tax called the Deed Transfer Tax. The tax rates are determined by each municipality and the tax amount is calculated based on a percentage of the sale price of the property; the rates are updated regularly by the municipalities, and although they may not be updated right away, it is at your discretion to check with each municipality for the most updated rates.
Property Assessment
Property assessments are determined by the Property Valuation Service Corporation or PVSC.
Radon Map
Radon is a radioactive gas. Radon causes a high rate of lung cancer each year. The radon risk map will tell you if your home is in a High Radon Area. Some areas of Nova Scotia have a higher risk of radon because of local geology. The radon risk map for Nova Scotia from the Department of Natural Resources shows areas with high, medium, and low risk.
Gas Map
You deserve energy that’s easy to live with. Start enjoying the comfort, convenience, and affordability of natural gas. Natural gas is one of the world’s most popular and dependable energy solutions. It is used by over 16 million Canadians to heat their homes and businesses. The energy sector in Nova Scotia is an evolving and complex environment.
Check out some information that showcases the important role natural gas plays in our community.
Nova Scotia Water Resources
Good, clean, and abundant water is essential for people and for the environment to survive. It is also critical for many of the activities that help communities and ecosystems to thrive. We must take action today to ensure that we continue to enjoy the benefits of our water in the future. We value water for our health, both physically and emotionally.
Water for Life provides a road map for water management in Nova Scotia over the next 10 years and beyond.
Waste Water
If you live in a rural community or if you have a cottage, you probably have an on-site sewage disposal system, also called a septic system. About 45 percent of homes in Nova Scotia have an on-site sewage disposal system. On-site systems must be properly designed, installed, used, and maintained to protect human health and the environment. A typical onsite system includes a septic tank and a disposal field that work together to treat the wastewater.
https://www.novascotia.ca/nse/wastewater/on.site.sewage.disposal.asp
Power Resources
Saving energy benefits the earth as a whole by conserving resources and reducing pollution. In Nova Scotia, carbon emissions have been reduced by 34% since 2005. Energy sources come in many forms, including nuclear, fossil fuels like natural gas, oil, and coal, and renewable resources like wind and solar. The Nova Scotia Power aims to phase out coal and reach 80% renewable energy by 2030.
Health and Wellness
Health is wealth. Wellness is more than just physical health. It is holistic and multidimensional. Wellness is an active process of growth and change to reach your fullest health and well-being.
In Nova Scotia, there are a whole lot of health facilities.
Efficiency Nova Scotia
Start here to get energy-efficient upgrade recommendations and advice for completing home renovation projects. We make it easy to improve your home’s efficiency, from planning to project completion. It’s easy and free to make your home more energy efficient. Let your house will be more cost-efficient, and a more comfortable place to call home. https://www.efficiencyns.ca/
It’s easy (and free) to make your home more energy efficient. Start your journey towards good things efficiency brings.
MACPASS
MACPASS is Halifax Harbour Bridges’ electronic tolling system that allows drivers to pass through the tolls of the Angus L. Macdonald and A. Murray MacKay bridges without stopping.
The MACPASS itself is free, convenient, and comes with a discount over paying toll fees with cash. Using a MACPASS also helps reduce congestion, and helps cut harmful emissions from idling vehicles. https://www.hdbc.ca/macpass/
Metro Transit
Founded in 1981, Halifax Transit is a Canadian public transport service operating buses and ferries in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Check out the Transit rates and schedules
Local Food Banks
Other Helpful Links
Domestic Violence Resources in the Halifax Regional Municipality
Please note that additional supports may be available to you and your family that are not captured here.
If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
For help in finding supports near you, contact Nova Scotia 211 (https://ns.211.ca/).
This service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Call or text 211 (or 711 for Bell Relay Service) / Toll-free: 1-855-466-4994
If you need help or information about domestic abuse, you can also call
the province-wide, 24-hour, toll-free number at 1-855-225-0220.
Help for Those Experiencing Domestic Violence
Alice House: (902) 466-8459
Second-stage housing and counselling for women.
Erin Abbott – Alice House Domestic Violence Court Support Services Coordinator
Office: (902) 466-8459
Cell: (902) 717-8184 (call or text)
Email: dvcourtsupport@alicehouse.ca
Bryony House: (902) 423-7183
Emergency services and shelter for women escaping intimate partner abuse
24-hour crisis line: (902) 422-7650
Victim Services, Halifax Regional Police: (902) 490-5300
The Halifax Regional Police Domestic Violence Case Coordinator works with designated high-risk files through
Halifax Regional Police. They support the victim by navigating resources, providing emotional support, police case
information and crisis intervention.
Tara Borden – HRP DV Case Coordinator – (902) 490-5300 or bordent@halifax.ca
Halifax Regional Police Non-Emergency Line: (902) 490-5020
Halifax Regional Police: (902) 490-5300
The role of the Domestic Violence Offender Navigator is to provided services and support to the accused in highrisk domestic violence cases, as well as files at risk of being designated high-risk.
Jillian Gibson – Domestic Violence Offender Navigator – (902) 490-5300
Victim Services, Nova Scotia RCMP: (902) 377-0155
Victim Services, Nova Scotia Department of Justice: (902) 424-3307
Supports for Those at Risk of Using Violence
Elizabeth Fry Society for Mainland Nova Scotia: (902) 454-5041
Services for women involved with the criminal justice system, or at risk of becoming involved.
Sarah Tremblay – Domestic Violence Court Case Worker – (902) 454-5041 Ext. 7 or dvcourt@efrymns.ca
New Start Counselling: (902) 423-4675
Therapeutic counselling for people of all genders who have been affected by domestic violence. Therapeutic
counselling for men who have been sexually abused.
Peoples’ Counselling Clinic: (902) 832-1593
Counselling and case management services for marginalized people and victims and perpetrators of sexual and
intimate partner violence; offering online and telephone therapy, specifically for domestic and sexual violence.
Clinic Manager – James Dubé – jamesowendube0411@gmail.com
Mental Health Supports
Mental Health Mobile Crisis Team – available 24/7
902-429-8167 or 1-888-429-8167 (Toll Free)
The Mental Health Mobile Crisis Team (MHMCT) provides crisis support for children, youth and adults
experiencing a mental health crisis. Service offers telephone crisis support 24 hrs a day 7 days a week anywhere
in Nova Scotia and a Mobile Response from 1 pm to 1 am to most communities in Halifax Regional Municipality.
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) – Nova Scotia
Toll free 1-877-466-6606
CMHA NS continues to provide non-clinical mental health psycho-social support throughout COVID-19. They are
committed to keeping communities and clients safe and their services are supportive and welcoming.
Healthy Minds Patient Navigator – (902) 404-3504
The Healthy Minds Cooperative is available Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, by phone and email
Kids Help Phone – available 24/7
1-800-668-6868 (toll-free) or text CONNECT to 686868
Culturally Relevant Services
Association of Black Social Workers (ABSW): (902) 407-8809 or toll-free 1-855-732-1253
Counselling, support, and awareness groups for victims of domestic violence, with an Africentric lens.
Tracey Dorrington-Skinner – ABSW Victims Support Navigator – 1-855-732-1253
Email: Nsabswcovid19@gmail.com
Immigrant Services Association of NS (ISANS): (902) 423-3607
Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre: (902) 420-1576
Denise John – MNFC Victims Support Navigator – (902) 420-1576 ext 256
denise@mymnfc.com
Mi’kmaw Legal Support Network (MLSN): (902) 468-0381 or 1-877-379-2042
Nicki Farquhar – MLSN Victims Support Worker (HRM) – (902) 430-9229 or nfarquhar@mlsn.ca
Nova Scotia Brotherhood Initiative: (902) 434-0824 www.nshealth.ca/nsbi
Free program for Black men to access health care in the community to improve overall health and wellbeing
Wellness Navigator – Mario Rolle (902) 266-7739 (call or text) mario.rolle@nshealth.ca /
nsbrotherhood@nshealth.ca
To Report Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect
Child Protection – Nova Scotia Department of Community Services
If you suspect that a child is being abused or neglected or are a witness to child abuse, you must contact the child
welfare agency in the area where the child lives.
To reach a child protection worker:
Between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on weekdays: call 1-833-424-5800 if you believe a child is in immediate danger
of abuse
Between 4:30 p.m. and 8:30 a.m. on weekdays, weekends and holidays: call 1-866-922-2434 if you believe a
child is in immediate danger of abuse
Additional Resources
Family Resource Centres
Family Resource Centres (FRCs) provide community-based programs and services that support the healthy
development and well-being of children, youth, and families.
Bayers Westwood Family Resource Centre (902) 454-9444
Chebucto Family Centre (902) 479-3031
Dartmouth Family Centre (902) 464-8234
East Preston Daycare Family Health Resource Centre (902) 462-7266
Eastern Shore Family Resource Association (902) 827-1461
Fairview Family Resource Parent n’ Tot (902) 443-9569
Memory Lane Family Place (902) 864-6363
Mi’kmaq Family Centre (902) 422-7850
Mulgrave Park Caring and Learning Centre (902) 453-5089
Musquodoboit Valley Family Resource Centre (902) 384-2794
North End Parent Resource Centre (902) 492-0133
Parents and Children Together (PACT) (902) 434-8952
Youth Project: (902) 429-5429
Services for LGBTQ+ youth 25 & under
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