CANSnet Project Preview: NS21-0608 – QEII New Generation Project (HI ED Administration Offices Relocation)

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The redevelopment of the QEII Health Sciences Centre is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to rethink and rebuild the way we deliver health care. It is a massive, multi-year project that’s laying out how we’ll meet the health care needs of Nova Scotians for the next 50 years. It will also allow services to be moved out of the ageing Centennial, Victoria and Dickson buildings on the Victoria General (VG) site of the QEII.

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RESOURCE —Toolkit for Air Source Heat Pump Sizing and Selection

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Natural Resources Canada has developed a package of materials related to air source heat pump (ASHP) sizing and selection, intended for use by mechanical system designers and renovation contractors. The materials were designed to assist these individuals with sizing and selecting ASHPs for Canadian climates, in both new and existing (retrofit) residential applications.

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STATS — Labour Market Trends for March 2021

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*Labour force survey results reflect the period from March 14 to 20. Compared to the previous reference week in February 2021, public health measures were less restrictive. Measures eased in Newfoundland and Labrador, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, Prince Edward Island, and Nova Scotia.

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NOTICE — You’re Invited to NSCC’s Virtual Townhall Session

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NSCC is inviting key partners to join NSCC President, Don Bureaux and their local NSCC Campus Principal for an update on the College, the impact that you have had through Make Way Campaign in your community and a sneak peek into what’s coming up next!

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NOTICE — Partial Lifting of NS Spring Weight Restrictions

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Spring Weight Restrictions will be lifted in the Central and Western counties as of 11:59 pm on April 18, 2021.

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NOTICE — Get Involved in the Windsor Street Exchange Redevelopment Project

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The Windsor Street Exchange redevelopment project involves the redesign of the intersection of Bedford Highway, Windsor Street and Lady Hammond Road.

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NEWS — Outdoor Learning Space Being Built, Inspired by Emily Tuck

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On April 18 and 19, 2020, we were rocked by the news of a mass shooting in Portapique, a small community in Nova Scotia. As the one-year anniversary of this horrific event approaches, our thoughts remain with all of the families and communities impacted by this senseless tragedy.

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MEMO — Halifax Water Regional Development Charges – New Charges Effective May 31, 2021

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The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board has approved Halifax Water’s application (M09494) for the Water & Wastewater Regional Development Charges. Dig into a summary of these charges and find FAQs about their calculation.

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NEWS — ‘Marine Atlantic spending millions on new office in Port aux Basques, but won’t say how much’

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“The Crown corporation that runs the ferry service between Newfoundland and Nova Scotia says it has the green light from Ottawa to begin construction on a new multi-million dollar administration building in Port aux Basques.”

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NEWS — Support to Help Nova Scotians Connect to the Workforce

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April 6, 2021 / From the Department of Labour and Advanced Education — “The province is investing $10 million to support 25 communities through the Back to Work Community Partnership initiative so they can plan and deliver short-term programs aimed at helping people build skills and connect to the local workforce.”

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