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Statement Regarding HIGH FIVE® Changes in Nova Scotia
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Recreation Nova Scotia (RNS) has been a committed partner in delivering the HIGH FIVE® quality assurance program for over twenty years, working as an authorized provider to support the program in the province of Nova Scotia. This has involved marketing HIGH FIVE®, managing trainers, and administering the program in the province.
RNS's role as an authorized provider will end on December 31, 2024.
As HIGH FIVE®, Recreation Nova Scotia, and the sector have adjusted to economic and technological changes over the last few years, service adjustments have been made to the education program across the country. This, in part, led to HIGH FIVE® undertaking a business review over the last couple of years, which RNS had the opportunity to feed into.
The business review concluded in Spring 2024, and the consultant’s recommendations were endorsed in early Summer 2024. These recommendations included a significant shift in the delivery of HIGH FIVE® in Nova Scotia and eight other provinces and territories that operated similarly to RNS. This decision was communicated to RNS on September 10, 2024, without any immediate opportunity for discussion or questions.
The main change we foresee is that HIGH FIVE® will shift to a direct delivery model, delivered by HIGH FIVE® National (managed by Parks & Recreation Ontario). Course and trainer logistics will shift away from RNS to HIGH FIVE® National. We will engage with HIGH FIVE® National in the coming months to further understand this change.
RNS remains committed to supporting the recreation sector with high-quality training and education that meets the needs of the province's residents with a sustainable and accessible delivery model.
In the coming weeks and months, we will seek to hear more from those affected by this change and better understand the sector's education needs in Nova Scotia.
For any questions, queries or concerns, please contact
Michelle Richards hired as new Regional Physical Activity Consultant for Cape Breton Region
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We’re delighted to announce that Michelle Richards will take on the Regional Physical Activity Consultant (RPAC) role for the Cape Breton region. Michelle will be responsible for supporting and leading projects related to the Let’s Get Moving strategy in the region, contributing to a culture of movement and improving population levels of physical activity.
Michelle comes to RNS/CCTH with extensive experience in recreation at the community, municipal, provincial, and national levels. She has a passion for getting people of all ages active for life in all four seasons and a deep understanding of building collaborative relationships and networks.
Michelle’s vast and varied experience in the field includes working with Cross Country Ski Nova Scotia as the Cape Breton Ski Ambassador, running summer surf programs with the Municipality of the County of Richmond, and serving on the boards of Hike Nova Scotia and the Surfing Association of Nova Scotia.
We look forward to welcoming Michelle to the team. She will start on Thursday, October 3rd, and can be reached at
Welcome Michelle!
Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Webinar
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Join Nikita Lakhanpal, the Project Coordinator for the Town of Bridgewater’s Hemlock Conservation Project, for an insightful presentation on the pressing issue of Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) infestation and the urgent need for municipal action.
Nikita will delve into the comprehensive measures undertaken by the Bridgewater Hemlock Conservation Project to address this environmental crisis and discuss how other municipalities can take proactive steps.
As we face the growing challenge of invasive species and their impact on our natural landscapes, the work being done in Bridgewater is a powerful reminder of the importance of local action and community participation.
September 26, 2024
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual
FREE