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Learn-to Camp in Halifax - Parks Canada Student Job Opportunity
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The Parks Canada Learn-to Camp program offers workshops, activities, and overnight experiences, where participants will learn basic camping skills while connecting to nature in a safe and fun environment. We work with organizations like ISANS, the YMCA, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and the Mi’kmaq Native Friendship Centre, to name a few, and are committed to offering these outdoor experiences to as diverse an audience as possible. You can find out more about Learn-to Camp Program.
Additionally, we will be holding free public workshops on February 23 and March 3 at 7:00 pm, where applicants can ask questions and/or receive support when filling out their applications - more information about this session, eligibility, and more about the position itself.
Big News - Call For Applications: Active Transportation Fund
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Recently, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, launched a call for applications for new projects that will support the Active Transportation Fund.
The $400 million Active Transportation Fund is now accepting applications from eligible applicants who wish to help build new and expanded networks of pathways, bike lanes, trails and pedestrian bridges. Funding is available for planning projects as well as capital projects.
Learn more about the Active Transportation Fund.
East Preston Active Transportation Project
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In July 2021, a funding announcement from three levels of government was met with great enthusiasm in East Preston and beyond as a new 1.3 km, active transportation trail has been given the green light. The trail will connect the daycare and recreation centre and provide much-needed safe, accessible, active transportation in the area.
RNS caught up with a few people involved in the journey to learn how they got to this point, what this achievement means, and what still needs to be done.
Year-Round Community Tennis Courts Program Funding
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The Year-round Community Tennis Facility Program Presented by Rogers is operated by Tennis Canada and provides funding to assist in the development of year-round tennis facilities.
Grants are available to municipalities and/or their designated community partners.
Qualified applicants may include:
- All Canadian municipal governments
- Their project partners may include:
- Non-governmental organizations
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Private sector entities
- Indigenous communities
- Municipally owned corporations
- Universities, Colleges, Schools (institutionally owned land permitted)
The only way to apply for funding is by sending your application package to. Applications received by mail will not be accepted. You can find details by using the Application Guidelines on the Tennis Canada website Tennis Canada.
Lyme and Tick-Borne Disease Prevention for Nova Scotians
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