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Nova Scotia Medal of Bravery - Call for nominations
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Each year, the office of the Attorney General and Minister of Justice awards the Nova Scotia Medal of Bravery, the highest recognition for bravery, to select Nova Scotians who have shown tremendous selflessness and courage. If you know someone in your community who has gone above and beyond to save another person or protect property, now is the time for nominations. Examples of past recipients can be found at: https://novascotia.ca/bravery/awards.asp
The nomination form and supporting information are available at the following website, https://novascotia.ca/bravery/forms.asp, with a deadline for nominations of May 1, 2025.
For more information or if you have any questions about the nomination process, please contact Program Specialist Jessica Cogswell at or by phone at 902-424-5941.
We want to hear from you! – An open call to housing developers, people with experience, and those who are interested in housing development.
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We want to hear from you! – An open call to housing developers, people with experience, and those who are interested in housing development.
As part of the Strategic Plan Refresh, Richmond Municipal Council is committed to:
✔ Encouraging housing development across the entire housing continuum
✔ Identifying and leveraging funding opportunities to support housing initiatives
Our goal is to ensure that everyone with an interest in housing development has the opportunity to participate. Whether you're a seasoned developer or simply passionate about finding housing solutions in our community, we want to connect with you.
Please contact us at for more information.
Let’s work together to support housing development that meets the needs of all Richmond County residents.
Richmond County Launches Voyent Alert - Sign up today!
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Introducing Richmond County’s new ALERT system!
In times of crisis, it is important that residents have access to trusted, timely, and accurate information to ensure their safety and that of their families and loved ones.
In response to this need, Richmond County has chosen Voyent Alert! as a communication service used to send alerts to residents, businesses, and visitors during critical events like fires or floods as well as for relevant day-to-day communications such as planned maintenance, water advisories, etc.
How to Register
Registration for the service is FREE, simple, and totally anonymous. There are four (4) ways to receive alerts:
- SMS Text
- Voice-to-Landline
- Voyent Alert Moblie App
For SMS Text, voice-to-landline, and Email alerts: Register online at Voyent Alert!
For Mobile App Alerts: Download and install the Voyent Alert! app from the Apple or Google Play app stores.
Registration Tutorial
To view the registration tutorial, visit Registration Tutorial - Voyent Alert! - YouTube
For More Information
- For more information and to view the Voyent Alert frequently asked questions, visit Community Member Support & FAQ
- To view the Voyent Alert Privacy Policy, visit Voyent Alert Privacy Policy.
Cellular for Nova Scotia Program Update from Build Nova Scotia
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Cellular for Nova Scotia Program Update from Build Nova Scotia
The Government of Nova Scotia is committed to improving cellular coverage for all residents, especially in rural areas. Build Nova Scotia is managing the Cellular for Nova Scotia Program, and they need YOUR feedback to help identify areas that need better coverage!
How can you help?
- Use the interactive Network Map to report areas with no signal, spotty service, or dropped calls.
- Share your experiences in places where you live, work, learn, and travel!
Your feedback will play a key role in expanding and improving cellular access across the province.
Explore the new interactive Network Map: www.networkmap-cfnsp.ca
Report your cellular service experience through this survey: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/2c3d36eca3f94562ba7977016f27bfc2?portalUrl=https://NSLI.maps.arcgis.com
Frequently Asked Questions: https://internet.buildns.ca/cell/faqs/
For detailed information: https://internet.buildns.ca/cell/