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Strategies for Holiday Eating: Tip 1 Stay tuned each week as Jenny Lacroix, Registered Dietitian at the Membertou Wellness Home shares her top 3 tips for maintaining balanced eating over the holiday season. Self-referrals are welcome, please phone the Membertou Wellness Home to book your appointment.

December 9th 2020 Covid-19 update:

Membertou Social Clients Please be advised that the Membertou Social Department will be issuing cheques on December 17, 2020 for the December 25, 2020 welfare day, due to the holiday. We will not be mailing any local cheques out for the week of December 17th, due to the high volume of Christmas mail, as we are nervous they wouldn't arrive in time.... Everyone is advised to pick up their cheques at MTCC from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm on December 17, 2020. On December 18, 2020, staff will be busy hand delivering local cheques that were not picked up. Please note this does not affect the December 11, 2020 cheques. They will be distributed as usual. Thank you. - Joan Denny & Membertou Social Department

* November 24th, 2020 COVID-19 Update * Today, 37 new cases of Covid-19 have been announced in Nova Scotia. There are 35 in the Central Zone, one in the Northern Zone and one in the Western Zone. This brings the total to 87 active cases. New Restrictions have been put in place in HRM and parts of Hants County to reduce the spread of Covid-19. For details, please visit the link below for the press release.

COVID-19: Potential Exposure Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposure to COVID-19 at a number of businesses within Nova Scotia (specifically the central zone). Please take some time to view the list at one of the following links: ... https://www.nshealth.ca/covid19-news https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/alerts-notices/?fbclid=IwAR1zLlGB-wSOQIe7gfgs1gs2DD7mV5ap8CvhWIVkKMPwgjIXW5wwfOFzV6Q#possible-exposures Continue to check these links for more updates in the coming days. Stay safe, Membertou

As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Nova Scotia, please remember to wear a mask in public. Wear your mask properly - cover your nose and mouth 3-layer non-medical masks are recommended. However, 2 layer masks work just as well by adding a filter (folded paper towel, piece of a Dollarama green bag, coffee filter, etc.) Wash non-medical masks frequently ... Stay safe, Membertou!

Premier McNeil and Dr. Strang will provide a Covid-19 update at 3pm. See below for the the link.

Remembering Connie at Christmas This year has presented many challenges, but the one thing the pandemic does not impact, is the spirit of the community. Our beloved Connie Osbourne is especially missed during the holiday season. Her unwavering dedication to every child in Membertou seeing the true magic of Christmas will never be forgotten. Although we cannot celebrate at the Gingerbread Parade this year, we remember and honour Connie's legacy. A legacy that embodies the... meaning of the holiday season; giving back to others. Connie's contributions to the community are still felt today, and always will be at this time of the year

Smoke Shop Holiday Hours OPEN 12PM - 5PM on: Wednesday, December 9th ... Friday, December 11th Monday, December 14th Wednesday, December 16th Friday, December 18th Monday, December 21st Tuesday, December 22nd Wednesday, December 23rd Monday, December 28th Tuesday, December 29th Wednesday, December 30th See more

COVID-19 Update: PLEASE READ Although there are currently no cases in the eastern zone, numbers in the province are rising. There are currently 24 active cases (as of November 18th). It is extremely important at this time to remain diligent in following the public health protocols, to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Please remember to do the following: ... Wear a mask Wash your hands Use hand-sanitizer Only gather in groups of 10 people or less Ensure you are 2m (6ft) away from individuals in public places Cough/sneeze into your arm To find out if you need a COVID-19 test: Complete a COVID-19 Self-assessment online (covid-self-assessment.novascotia.ca/en) if in the past 48 hours you have had, or you are currently experiencing: Fever (i.e. chills/sweats) OR Cough (new or worsening) OR Two or more of the following symptoms (new or worsening): Sore throat Runny nose/nasal congestion Headache Shortness of breath You can call 811 for assessment if you’re unable to complete the COVID-19 Self-assessment online (or to speak with a nurse). Once you complete a COVID-19 Self-assessment, the assessment lets you know if you need to be tested and you can schedule the test online. For more information, visit: https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/symptoms-and-testing/ Let's continue to keep up the great work, Membertou and remember to wear a mask

Potential COVID-19 Exposure There are more potential COVID-19 exposure locations in the central zone. Please follow Nova Scotia Health to keep up-to-date. See details below

Congratulations to the newly elected Youth Chief, Jada Paul and all other elected Council members I want to be a role model for the youth in the community and try to help out other children. - Jada Paul We wish you all the best in the coming year! ... Learn more about Youth Chief and Council here

REMINDER: Garbage and green bin collection begins today at 12:00 PM.

The Membertou Men's Society is selling spaghetti dinners in support of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation’s Cancer Centre. Order yours today!

It’s Donation Day! Due to Covid-19 the decision was made for all Donation checks to be mailed out on Monday. They will be delivered by regular mail, no signature required. Please contact the Band Office if you have any questions: 902-564-6466.