Community Announcements

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Published: 06 March 2026

Free Tax Clinics Available in Cape Breton

Through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP), community organizations partner with the Canada Revenue Agency to offer free tax clinics to modest/low-income individuals with a simple tax return (no business income, rental, etc).  Community organizations host free tax clinics where volunteers complete tax returns for people with modest incomes and simple tax situations.

If you have a modest income and a simple tax situation, volunteers may be able to complete your tax return for you, free of charge!

Location	Address	Date	Time
Whitney Pier Legion	836 Victoria Rd. Sydney, NS	Every Monday March 9rd to April 20th	Walk in Service 5:00pm – 8:00pm (Closed on Holidays)
North Sydney Seniors and Pensioners Club	309 Commercial St North Sydney, NS	March 19h April 2rd , 16th & 30th	Walk in Service 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Sydney Mines Seniors and Pensioners Club	6 Fraser Ave Sydney Mines, NS	March 12th and 26th April 9th and 23th	Walk in Service 1:00pm – 3:00pm
MP Mike Kelloway Office	850 Grand Lake Rd 2nd Floor, Suite 7 Sydney, NS	March 9 – April 30 Monday to Thursday	Drop Off Service 9:00am – 3:00pm
New Waterford Seniors and Pensioners Club	3390 Plummer Ave New Waterford, NS	March 19th March 26th	Walk in Service 10:00am – 2:00pm
Glace Bay Library	143 Commercial St Glace Bay, NS	By Appointment Only Every Tuesday and Friday from March 9th to April 27th	902-849-8657 (Leave name and number)
St Peters Lions Club	39 Lions Ave St. Peters, NS	Every Friday March 13th to April 24th	Walk in/Drop off Service 11:00am – 2:00pm
Main-a-Dieu Coastal Discovery Center	2886 Louisbourg Main-a-Dieu Rd	March 9th March 10th March 11th	9 :00am -12 :00pm 9 :00am-12 :00pm 9 :00am-11 :00am
Knox Hall	33 Grant Street Baddeck, NS	Every Thursday between March 5th to April 23rd Last session is: Wed April 29th	Walk in/Drop off Service 10:00am – 1:00pm (Closed on Holidays)
Bras d'Or & District Senior Citizens and Pensioners	66 Main Street Bras D’Or	Every Wednesday March 4th – April 29th	Walk-in/Drop off Service 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Marion Bridge Fire Hall	3921 Gabarus Hwy, Marion Bridge, NS	March 5th March 26th April 23rd	Walk in/Drop off Service 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Horizon Achievement Centre	258 Ferry St Sydney NS	March 2nd – April 30th Monday – Friday	Drop-Off Service 9:00am – 4:00pm
James McConnell Memorial Library	50 Falmouth St, Sydney NS	March 16th – April 17th Monday to Friday	Drop off Service 10:00am – 5:00pm (Closed on Holidays)
**If there is no clinic listed for your area, please keep checking the listings. Community organizations are adding clinics all the time. To find a free tax clinic near you and for more information, visit canada.ca/taxes-help or call 1-866-837-1531. For more information , visit www.canada.ca/taxes-help

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Published: 14 February 2024

Woodland Angelica Invasive Species
  

Woodland angelica

Cape Breton and Federicton are the ground zero of Woodland Angelica invasion in North America. Woodland angelica may seem quite similar to queen-Anne's lace, but beware: it's actually a member of the celery family and a serious invader of wooded edges and moist open areas.

How is it identified?

The robust plant has a thick stalk that can grow up to a metre tall, with roots spreading as deep as two and a half metres deep. It features umbrella-like flower heads and leaf sheaths. Plants can grow more than two metres tall and can commonly found along the side of the road. The plant's sap can cause blisters and rashes when exposed to sunlight.

How does it grow?

This invasive plant spreads through its roots as well as its seeds, and grows quickly. 

Where does it grow?

Woodland angelica is native to Europe and Asia. The plants are invading Eastern Canada through Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Quebec.

 How can you help?

Promote the use of attractive native and non-invasive plants. If you identify woodland angelica on your property physically remove first year plants and cut the seed heads of second year plants to stop the spread. It is recommended to wear gloves, work on cloudy days, and wash thoroughly after handling to avoid burns and rashes. Do not compost or burn plant or plant parts, instead double bag them and let them rot in the sun before discarding. If you spot this invasive species, report the location to the Nova Scotia Invasion Species Council.

  document To view the Isle Madame Garden Club Powerpoint Presentation click here.(2.00 MB)

For more information visit: https://nsinvasives.ca/woodland-angelica/

To view the information session broadcasted by Telile Community Television , click here.

To view the Invasive Species Information Session , click here.

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Published: 10 January 2024

 Strait Richmond Hospital 

Strait Richmond Hospital serves the health care needs of the residents of communities in
Richmond County and the southern portion of Inverness County.

Contact

Patient Switchboard: 902-625-3350
Administrative Switchboard: 902-625-3100

For the latest information and service interuption updates visit the Strait Richmond Hospital
website at https://www.nshealth.ca/locations-and-facilities/strait-richmond-hospital

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Published: 22 September 2023

Can You Help?

The Community Volunteer Income Tax Program needs you!

Help those in need in our community access the benefits and credits they are entitled to by completing simple income tax returns at free tax clinics.

You don’t need to be a tax expert, training and support are provided. How often you volunteer is up to you!

Volunteer today to:
✓ make a difference in the lives of those in need
✓ learn new skills and gain experience
✓ stay active and connected
✓ strengthen your community

For information on how to volunteer with local participating community organizations, visit Canada.ca/taxes-volunteer or call 1-855-516-4405 today!