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African Nova Scotian Affairs

@OfficeofANSA

African Nova Scotian Affairs is a vital link that connects government and African Nova Scotian community on matters involving issues, policies and programs.

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Nova Scotia Seniors and Long-Term Care(@NSSeniors) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The first of its kind in Canada, CAPABLE will pair seniors with a nurse, occupational therapist & handyperson who will work them to identify needs in their daily lives and homes. Modifications may include things like removing carpets, reviewing medications & installing grab bars.

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Earlier today, Minister Barbara Adams joined African Nova Scotian Affairs Minister Twila Grosse and Jeff Densmore, VON Nova Scotia, to announce a new pilot program to help seniors in the Preston area, Kings Co., and on the Halifax peninsula live more independently in their homes.

Earlier today, Minister Barbara Adams joined African Nova Scotian Affairs Minister Twila Grosse and Jeff Densmore, VON Nova Scotia, to announce a new pilot program to help seniors in the Preston area, Kings Co., and on the Halifax peninsula live more independently in their homes.
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Nova Scotia Gov.(@nsgov) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A new pilot program, the first of its kind in Canada, will soon help seniors in the Preston area, Kings County and the Halifax peninsula live more independently in their homes.

A new pilot program, the first of its kind in Canada, will soon help seniors in the Preston area, Kings County and the Halifax peninsula live more independently in their homes.
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Nova Scotia Justice(@NS_Justice) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Nova Scotia’s Equity and Anti-Racism Strategy and Mi’kmaw Language Act were recently highlighted before the UN Human Rights Council as part of Canada’s fourth Universal Periodic Review, where peer reviews of UN member states’ human rights records and are held regularly.

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The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by the UN General Assembly in Paris on December 10, 1948, and created a common standard for all peoples and all nations and set out that fundamental human rights be universally protected.

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Premier Houston has proclaimed Dec. 3–10 as Nova Scotia Human Rights Week and the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission is hosting a series of events and celebrations focused on human rights. A full schedule of events can be found at humanrights.novascotia.ca/nshrw.

Premier Houston has proclaimed Dec. 3–10 as Nova Scotia Human Rights Week and the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission is hosting a series of events and celebrations focused on human rights. A full schedule of events can be found at humanrights.novascotia.ca/nshrw.
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.Nova Scotia Gov. and NS Human Rights are recognizing the 75th anniversary of the UN’s Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a groundbreaking global commitment to protect the rights of all people.

Read more at novascotia.ca/news/release/?….

.@nsgov and @NSHumanRights are recognizing the 75th anniversary of the UN’s Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a groundbreaking global commitment to protect the rights of all people. Read more at novascotia.ca/news/release/?….
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Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage(@NS_CCTH) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Anti-Racism in Sport and Recreation Week is Nov 13 to 17! The provincial government, along with sport and recreation partners, are listening to what people from racialized Nova Scotia communities identify as necessary in order to achieve equity for all. ShowUpToSpeakUp.ca

Anti-Racism in Sport and Recreation Week is Nov 13 to 17! The provincial government, along with sport and recreation partners, are listening to what people from racialized Nova Scotia communities identify as necessary in order to achieve equity for all. ShowUpToSpeakUp.ca
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Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia(@BCC_NS) 's Twitter Profile Photo

On this day, 40 years ago the Black Cultural Centre opened. September 17th, 1983 was a significant day in Black history. Please share your memories and photos of the Centre over the years. Learn more about our plans for the next 40! bccns.com/forty-more/

On this day, 40 years ago the Black Cultural Centre opened. September 17th, 1983 was a significant day in Black history. Please share your memories and photos of the Centre over the years. Learn more about our plans for the next 40! bccns.com/forty-more/
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-- Bob Robichaud, Warning Prep Meteorologist, Environment & Climate Change Canada
-- Paul Mason, Exec. Director, NSEMO
-- Matt Drover, Sr Director, Energy Delivery, NS Power
-- Crissy Baillie, Sr Director, Field Operations, Eastlink
-- Geoff Moore, Network Director Atlantic, Bell

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A media availability on preparations for hurricane Lee will be held today, September 15, at 1 p.m. by video conference. It will be livestreamed on Nova Scotia Gov. Facebook and YouTube channels.
Participants include:
-- Minister John Lohr, Nova Scotia Emergency Management Office

A media availability on preparations for hurricane Lee will be held today, September 15, at 1 p.m. by video conference. It will be livestreamed on @nsgov Facebook and YouTube channels. Participants include: -- Minister John Lohr, Nova Scotia Emergency Management Office
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Nova Scotia EMO(@nsemo) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Les pluies abondantes peuvent causer une crue soudaine des eaux. Faites preuve de prudence en cas de mauvais temps.

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...à l'exception du nord de la Nouvelle-Écosse, de la région nord du comté de Colchester et de la région au sud de Truro.

Surveillez les prévisions locales: meteo.gc.ca/hurricane/stat…

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Une veille d'ouragan est en vigueur dans les comtés de Digby, de Yarmouth, de Shelburne, de Queens, de Lunenburg et d'Halifax.

Un avertissement de tempête tropicale est en vigueur dans la plupart des régions de la Nouvelle-Écosse...

Une veille d'ouragan est en vigueur dans les comtés de Digby, de Yarmouth, de Shelburne, de Queens, de Lunenburg et d'Halifax. Un avertissement de tempête tropicale est en vigueur dans la plupart des régions de la Nouvelle-Écosse...
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Si une onde de tempête se produit, ne mettez pas en danger votre vie ni celle des premiers intervenants en vous rendant près des côtes pour voir les vagues.

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L'ouragan pourrait entraîner des ondes de tempête et avoir des répercussions importantes. Des inondations sont possibles dans les régions basses.

L'ouragan #Lee pourrait entraîner des ondes de tempête et avoir des répercussions importantes. Des inondations sont possibles dans les régions basses.
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With , storm surges are possible and may have significant impacts.

Floods are possible in low-lying areas. If storm surges do arrive, don’t put yourself and first responders in danger by going to see the waves.

With #HurricaneLee, storm surges are possible and may have significant impacts. Floods are possible in low-lying areas. If storm surges do arrive, don’t put yourself and first responders in danger by going to see the waves. #NSStorm
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