Notice — HRM’s Permitting, Planning, Licensing & Compliance Project: TPW Right-of Way (ROW) Permit Set To Go-Live June 1

HRM has announced their new, online Right-of Way Permit through HRM’s Permitting, Planning, Licensing & Compliance (PPL&C) Solution will go-live on June 1, 2021.

COVID-19 Update for CANS Members – May 19, 2021

Government Extends Provincial Lockdown

The current public health restrictions will remain in place across Nova Scotia until at least the second week of June. Read today’s news release for more information.

Notice — Casting Call for Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency (NSAA) Marketing Campaign

The NSAA is looking for apprentices and journeypersons who are interested in appearing in a marketing campaign to promote apprenticeship. Are you interested, or do you know someone who might be? Please share the following information with them!

Event — Provincial Stakeholder Session re: COVID-19 Response, tomorrow, May 20

Please join us for a stakeholder session tomorrow, May 20, from 3 to 4pm to hear from Minister of Health and Wellness Zach Churchill, Dr. Robert Strang, Chief Medical Office of Health, and senior provincial leadership on the COVID pandemic and an update on the vaccination roll-out.

News — CANS Office Closure Extended to Week of May 24

Out of an abundance of caution due to COVID case numbers, CANS office will remain closed to members the week of May 24, while still offering CANS services remotely/virtually. Staff who have most recently been working in the office will remain working from home.

Meet Your CANS Team – Kaitlyn Bennett

Did you know? Kaitlyn has lived in more than 25 homes throughout her life (Kaitlyn grew up in the industry as the daughter of a contractor!)

Stats — Nova Scotia Building Construction, March 2021

Halifax construction activity was up 17.6% and outside of Halifax construction activity was up 22.1%.

Volunteer Opportunity — MacPhee Centre for Creative Learning Seeking Project Manager

The MacPhee Centre for Creative Learning, a local charity, is looking for a project manager to act as a volunteer to advise & assist with a maintenance project for their heritage building in Dartmouth.

Resource — UNB OCRC Transforming Construction 2021: Interactive Webinar Series

Join the Off-site Construction Research Centre (OCRC) at the University of New Brunswick for Transforming Construction 2021, a webinar series comprising presentations and panel discussions by industry experts from Canada, the United States, England, Scotland, New Zealand and Poland.

COVID Update For CANS Members – May 14, 2021

An overview of government’s support for businesses in Nova Scotia; Updated FAQ for Industry; and COVID-19-related restrictions in place.