Colchester East Hants Community Health Boards

01/28/2026

This Alzheimer’s awareness month, we are encouraging Nova Scotians to confront one of the biggest barriers facing people impacted by dementia: stigma.

Shea, our Regional Coordinator in Cape Breton, spoke with Samantha, our Dementia Friendly Communities Lead, about why stigma persists and what we can do to address it.

To read the article, visit our website at www.alzheimer.ca/ns/en/whats-happening/news/challenging-stigma-finding-support-alzheimers-awareness-month

01/26/2026

As a key action under the 2SLGBTQIA+ Action Plan, the Office of Equity and Anti-Racism is excited to launch the first offering of the 2SLGBTQIA+ Community Impact Grant. Community-based organizations can apply for a grant of up to $25,000, with a total of $150,000 available. Funding can be used to fu...

01/19/2026

🌱 It is that time of year again! Come join us for a day of seeds in preparation for planting season! Not sure what to do with seeds or thinking of putting in a garden this year? It is a great time to come out and chat to learn more!
✨ will take place on Saturday, February 21st, from 9 am - 1 pm in partnership with the Truro Farmers Market Cooperative.
✨The event will be followed by a presentation at 1pm at Truro Public Library!
✨ Keep an eye on social media for more details about the event! Any questions? Please feel free to send us a DM!

01/16/2026

01/05/2026

Looking for a lovely place to skate? Look no further! Meadowland Rink is located at 52 Meadowland Avenue.

Get outside and check it out, but don't forget to read and obey the rink rules:
- Skate at own risk
- Obey rink open/closed sign
- Open from dawn until 9 PM
- Alcohol prohibited
- Hockey pucks on hockey side only
- Helmets strongly encouraged
- Child supervision required

01/05/2026

✨ New Year, New Impact! ✨
Looking for a meaningful New Year’s resolution? Why not give back to your community and help shape a healthier, more connected Truro and Area?
The Truro and Area Community Health Board is looking for volunteers, who want to share their voice, ideas, and lived experience. Whether you’re passionate about community well-being, connection, or local solutions, there’s a place for you at the table.
💬 As a volunteer, you can:
✔️ Share your ideas and experiences
✔️ Help identify local health priorities
✔️ Support community projects and partnerships
Start the year doing something that truly matters, for you and your community. 💙
📱 Scan the QR code or learn more at:
👉 www.communityhealthboards.ns.ca
📧 Questions? Contact Becky McManus-Cyna at rebecca.mcmanus-cyna@nshealth.ca
Make 2026 the year you make a difference! 🌱

12/24/2025

🎄❄️ The Holiday Countdown Is On! ❄️🎄
Colchester Recreation has teamed up with West Colchester United Arena, North Shore Recreation Centre, and the Don Henderson Memorial Sportsplex to bring you FREE Holiday Skates!

Bring your family, lace up your skates, and enjoy some festive fun on the ice!

Don Henderson Memorial Sportsplex

📅 December 23, 2025 — 4:00pm–5:00pm
📅 December 24, 2025 — 10:00am–11:00am
📅 December 31, 2025 — 10:30am–11:30am

North Shore Recreation Centre

📅 December 27, 2025 — 11:30am–12:30pm
📅 December 28, 2025 — 12:00pm–1:00pm
📅 January 3, 2026 — 11:30am–12:30pm

West Colchester United Arena

📅 December 22, 2025 — 8:00pm–10:00pm
📅 December 28, 2025 — 4:00pm–6:00pm
📅 December 29, 2025 — 3:00pm–5:00pm

❄️ Grab your mittens, gather your loved ones, and make some warm winter memories.
See you on the ice!

West Colchester United Arena
North Shore Recreation Centre
Don Henderson Memorial Sportsplex

12/23/2025

❄⛸️ 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲!
𝐋𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐮𝐩 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐬𝐤𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 Colchester Legion Stadium - 𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟐–𝟑𝟏! 𝐒𝐞𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬:

Bring your friends, family, or enjoy a relaxing adult skate — there’s something for everyone this holiday season. Full schedule:

Monday December 22nd
⛸Adult Skate 1:00-2:30pm
⛸Family skate 2:30-4:00pm

Tuesday December 23rd
⛸Adult Skate 10:00-11:30am
⛸Family skate 6:00-7:00pm

Saturday December 27th
⛸Family skate 1:00-2:30pm
Thank you Truro- Bible Hill- Millbrook- Salmon River MLA Dave Ritcey for your support for this Free Community Skate

Monday December 29th
⛸Family Skate 12:00-1:30pm

Wednesday December 31st
⛸Family Skate 5:30-7:00pm
As part of our New Year’s Eve on the Town Celebrations - see full schedule: https://truro.ca/new-years-eve-on-the-town.html

12/16/2025

We're giving you a little heads-up that all CHBs throughout Nova Scotia will begin accepting applications for Wellness Fund grants on February 16th, 2026. If your community group has an idea, you are strongly encouraged to reach out to your local CHB Coordinator to discuss.

12/11/2025

Let’s Discuss Human Trafficking‼️‼️

Join us for an important information session with Canadian Centre to End Human Trafficking and GATE - Girls Against Trafficking & Exploitation Program (https://www.facebook.com/GATEProgramNovaScotia)

Open to service providers and community members — everyone is encouraged to attend and learn about the signs, how to report, and how to support.

🗓 Virtual or In-Person Sessions Available
(Limited in-person spots — please register only if you can attend.)

👉 Virtual Registration:
https://forms.gle/cJ7oqFzUNfHH4gQU8

👉 In-Person Registration:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1975628469936?aff=oddtdtcreator

If you’d like to attend in person but travel is a barrier, please reach out — we’re here to help.

Thank you to the Truro Area Community Health Board for supporting this vital community session. 💛 East Hants Community Health Boards

12/03/2025

International Day for Persons with Disabilities - December 3
Today, we recognize the strengths, contributions, and rights of people living with disabilities in our communities. Disabilities can affect how someone moves, sees, hears, learns, or processes information. And many disabilities are invisible — you cannot always tell what someone is living with just by looking at them. That’s why kindness, patience, and understanding matter.

Community Health Boards work to support health equity — making sure everyone has a fair chance to be healthy. This includes:
✔ Accessible community spaces
✔ Clear communication and information
✔ Programs that include people of all abilities
✔ Reducing stigma and discrimination
✔ Listening to lived experiences
When we remove barriers, we build communities where everyone can participate, feel supported, and belong.

Let’s work together to create a Nova Scotia where access is for everyone — today and every day.

12/03/2025