Housing has been on the minds of Canadians a lot recently and for good reason. Housing is a basic need that one must have in order to flourish in other aspects of their life. But Halifax, like many other cities in Canada, is in a housing crisis, so not surprisingly Read more…
Housing has been a hot topic in Halifax recently, so here are some of the most recent statistics to keep you in the know (PLUS- stay tuned for some exciting new housing content coming this weekend!): The cost of new houses went up 11.6% between 2020-2021, double the % from Read more…
To find out why certain urban populations may face barriers when attempting to access health care, check out these infographics. For more information on how organizations like the North End Community Health Centre and MOSH are improving health care access for underserved communities, stay tuned for the recap of our Read more…
Working from home is an idea that has never been more familiar to many Canadians. In an effort to curb this latest wave of COVID-19, public health officials urged people to work from home and encouraged employers to give their employees the support needed to ensure this could happen. The Read more…
Did you know that almost 1/3 of Nova Scotians identify as having a disability? In honour of National Accessibility Week (May 30-June 5 2021) we are breaking down how the new Halifax Accessibility Strategy aims to reduce barriers for people with disabilities. For more information, be sure to join us Read more…
Society’s Living Room –Third Places and the Effect COVID-19 is Having on Them Third places are hugely important in the fabric of everyday life. They build connections between people of different professions, age groups, socio-economic status and cultures, provide those with few social interactions an opportunity to do so and Read more…
As yet another wave of COVID-19 sends Nova Scotians back into lockdown, you may be reminiscing about the times when you could participate in community events, interact with people on the street, or just chat with your neighbours less than 6 feet apart. In order to beat the isolation blues, Read more…
MAY 4, 2021 Happy National Youth Week! A growing proportion of our population, youth have the ability to influence and change so much about our communities. By planning with youth in mind and providing opportunities for youth-oriented engagement, we can make sure their voices are also heard. Read on for Read more…
MAY 11, 2021 Ever wonder why the Census is so important? Not sure why you have to fill it out, or how it can impact your community? Scroll through to get some information on why Census data matters, and links to how you can do your part by filling it Read more…