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Recreation Nova Scotia inspires and supports a diverse and comprehensive network of partners committed to addressing the recreation needs of all Nova Scotians through the provision of leadership and a strong provincial voice.

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Recreation's Response: Building Climate Resilience Together

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29 April 2025

Extreme weather, changing seasons, closed spaces - climate change is already reshaping how, where, and if we recreate. After exploring this topic at the 2024 RNS Conference, Recreation Nova Scotia is committed to continuing the conversation around climate change and its impact on recreation. We aim to...

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EDIA Highlights: North Nova Highlanders Equipment Loan Program

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28 April 2025

Kerri Jack "The more barriers we can eliminate for underrepresented communities, the more joy we can spread." Glenna Ingraham is the head coach of the North Nova Highlanders, a female baseball program for girls ages 5-18 in the Highland Region. The North Nova Highlanders provide opportunities to play...

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RNS on the 2025 Federal Elections

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25 April 2025

Leading up the to the 2025 Federal Election, RNS has written to candidates across Nova Scotia, emphasising the importance of recreation and parks. Along with out partners at Canadian Parks & Recreation Association (CPRA) at the federal level, we aim to be a voice for the recreation sector and...

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Contribute to the Renewal of the Framework for Recreation in Canada

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17 April 2025

The Framework for Recreation in Canada is being renewed, and we need your expertise! As a parks and recreation professional, your perspective is invaluable in shaping the future of recreation across the country. The renewed Framework will guide the sector in addressing key issues such as climate...

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EDIA Highlight: LEARNINGO - Community, Recreation & Education Society

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26 March 2025

Kerri Jack "One of the best things about LEARNINGO is how much the staff love my son." - Parent of a LEARNINGO program participant. This month, we are celebrating the efforts of Recreation Nova Scotia member LEARNINGO, a non-profit dedicated to creating opportunities for people with autism and diverse...

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CPRA Green Jobs 2025 Now Open

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13 March 2025

CPRA is thrilled to announce that grant applications for the Green Jobs Initiative, a program that empowers youth by creating meaningful job placements, is now open! The program will provide direct financial support (via 50% wage subsidies) to local governments (municipalities, Indigenous...

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