Northside the Lakes Community Health Board

CBRM Solid Waste is hosting a free used sharps drop off event. Drop off time is 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Thursday Oct. 21, 2021 North Sydney - King Street Walking Track

It is not too late to apply for a Wellness Fund! Deadline is tomorrow (Friday, October 15) at 5:00 PM https://www.communityhealthboards.ns.ca/wellness-funds

Join us October 28/29 for the Communities Building Hope Conference. The conference will feature the inaugural Margaret Dechman Lecture with keynote speaker Dr. Gaynor Watson-Creed. For more information, visit: cbubuildinghope.ca

Have an idea for a community health project? Check out the Wellness Fund to see if it is a fit for your nonprofit! Deadline to apply is a week from now... October 15 at 5PM! https://www.communityhealthboards.ns.ca/wellness-funds

Happening this afternoon! 4-6pm North Sydney Food Bank, 25 Wilkie Avenue

#COVID19 Testing now happening in North Sydney! Location: Northside General Hospital Primary Assessment Centre (520 Purves St.) Dates: Open 7 days a week Time: 9 a.m. 9 p.m.... Type of testing: Appointment only Who can go: Symptomatic, asymptomatic, exposures, all ages Gargle test available: yes See more

A great resource for Nova Scotia Youth and Young Adults for free and safe online peer-to-peer mental health support that is provided 24/7! To sign up go to togetherall.com and use your Nova Scotia postal code to register.

Thursday, April 29th

Please note. A free online workshop.

New food pantry outside of the North Sydney Food Bank! 25 Wilkie Avenue, North Sydney (Seton School)

Free webinar series to help you keep your home safer.

Monday is Heritage Day. This year we honour a NS hero. Happy Heritage Day

Improve or learn new computer skills. Free training; there are still spaces available. check it out

Excellent discussion about mental health and connections to the social determinants of health.

Free online workshops

The Northside Community Pool is open. Check out their schedule online. All protocols for safety are being followed. Great way to keep fit with cooler weather.

Nordic walking, now exploring new locations! This weekend we'll be guiding walkers through the Louisbourg Lighthouse Trail, and next weekend we will be at the B...aille Ard Trail, celebrating Halloween in our black and orange! Registration for both walks now open at cbrmrecreation.eventbrite.com #nordicwalking Cape Breton Nordic Louisbourg Lighthouse Coastal Trail Cross Country Nova Scotia Baille Ard Recreation Association See more

Please share! We now have sharps disposal units in many communities across Cape Breton. Doing our very best to promote safe disposal, and continuing to implement harm reduction initiatives. #harmreduction #endthestigma #sharpsdisposal #cbrm #TheAllyCentreofCapeBreton

The summer sun is hanging around long enough for us to get a few more yoga sessions in Join Amanda tonight on the Sydney waterfront, or finish the summer o...n a high note next week in one of our TWO outdoor locations with Amanda or Harry! Registration online at cbrmrecreation.eventbrite.com #NamasteOutside #Mindfulness #DownwarddogintoFall See more

Funding application deadline is a month from today! Call Brenda at 578-8017 or reach out via email at [email protected] https://vimeo.com/293395881

Do you have experience recovering from an Eating Disorder? We are recruiting new Peer Mentors for our Fall training !!! Peer Support is based on the belief th...at people who have recovered from an eating disorder (whether formally diagnosed or self-identified) are uniquely able to help others find their own path to recovery. To ensure we reflect the community we serve we are seeking applicants who identify as ANY of the following: BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) Male-identified 2SLGBTQ+ Over the age of 35 Living with a disability Benefits to becoming a Peer Mentor: Receive monthly honorariums for your volunteer hours Support others in their eating disorder recovery Find meaning in your own lived experience Gain valuable experience in a helping role Get engaged with your community To learn more email [email protected] or apply here: https://www.questionpro.com/t/AQxDWZiFYz *Applicants from provinces outside of Nova Scotia welcome*

This week at the Ross Ferry Farm Gate Market we are excited to tell you that, along with our usual vendors, youll find MacIntyres Blueberry Farm. This fan fav...orite vendor is back, so be sure to stop by on your drive and get your fresh, local blueberries. Every Sunday from 12-3 we hold our farmers market along Kempt Head Road on beautiful Boularderie island. Turn this Sunday drive into an experience as you follow our road map to our amazing vendors. Were at the peak of the garden harvest so our farm vendors have lots of fresh produce, and eggs. We also have baked goodies, preserves, flowers and delightful hand crafts. Road map: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer

Cape Breton University leads affordable housing research initiative: https://buff.ly/2BK7e8o, alongside local partners including New Dawn Enterprises (https://b...uff.ly/2DcOyyu), Cape Breton Community Housing Association, and Nova Scotia Health. #RaisingtheVillages #WelcomingSpaces #WelcomingCommunities #Childhood #EarlyYears #EarlyChildhoodDevelopment #FamilyFriendly #Community #CapeBreton #Unamaki #Mawitamk #Caregivers #FoodSecurityCB #InvestingEarlyMatters

Northside the Lakes CHB is seeking volunteer applicants! Come and join a group of folks who are committed to community health. The board has partnered with community groups such as the North Sydney Food Bank on food security initiatives and supporting new and expectant parents. We also hosted a community conversation about basic income, and advocated for ongoing community supports during COVID-19. Northside the Lakes includes North Sydney, Sydney Mines, Eskasoni, and up to the Barra Strait at Grand Narrows.

We are super excited to be hitting the road for our first market this SATURDAY We can't wait to see you all again! Check out our full summer schedule to find a... market near you. We are so thankful to be selected as a recipient of the Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF) of the Government of Canada, administered in collaboration with United Way Cape Breton. Read more: http://betterbitekitchen.ca//good-food-bus-gears-up-to-hi/

Did you know that CHBs are now accepting Wellness Fund project proposals? Have a project idea that would benefit your community but not sure which CHB you should apply to for funding? No problem. Check out our CHB maps at www.communityhealthboards.ns.ca/find-your-chb Northside the Lakes includes North Sydney, Sydney Mines, Eskasoni, and up to the Barra Strait at Grand Narrows.

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We are super excited to be hitting the road for our first market this SATURDAY We cant wait to see you all again! Check out our full summer schedule to find a... market near you. We are so thankful to be selected as a recipient of the Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF) of the Government of Canada, administered in collaboration with United Way Cape Breton. Read more: http://betterbitekitchen.ca//good-food-bus-gears-up-to-hi/

Your CBRM Recreation Summer Guide is HERE! Learn about programs and activities from Capers in the Community, CBRM is Active for Life, CBRM ConnectArts, Drive-In Live: Free Concerts at the Cape Breton Drive-In, and much more! Download now at http://guide.cbrmrecreation.ca

Do you belong to a local not-for-profit community group? Do you have an idea for a project that will improve the health of your community? Check out the CHB Wellness Fund Call for Proposals to see if the program is right for you. Visit www.communityhealthboards.ns.ca/wellness-funds to learn more. Things are a little different this year. We are looking for projects that address issues arising from Covid-19 that align with the social determinants of health and our health plan priorities. Visit our www.engage4health.ca/bounce-forward project to learn about being resilient in the time of Covid-19.

For whom will you run/walk on Sunday September 20th? Register now site: http://www.terryfox.ca/terryfoxrun/sydney-north 40th Terry Fox Run a Virtual Run this year. Your Time, Your Day, Your Way!

Check this out! Virtual Coffee House every Wednesday morning!

Are you on your mail list? Sign up and stay connected to innovative projects and opportunities for collaboration on the Northside! https://mailchi.mp//northside-virtual-coffee-house-june-79

Charity sends giant food delivery to Cape Breton to help needy during pandemic

Many local community partners, farmers, and citizens are working together to provide food for people in need. Individuals are encouraged to contact their local food bank or 211 to find a solution that meets their needs. For more info, follow local community pages such as: Loaves and Fishes Sydney... North Sydney Food Bank Society Sydney Mines & Area Food Bank Glace Bay Food Bank Society Northside Rising Food for Thought lunch program New Dawn Meals on Wheels & A Better Bite Community Kitchen Island Food Network A new food box program launched this week through Feed Nova Scotia. This is a separate initiative from New Dawn - Good Food Boxes. If these programs sound like something you might need, give 211 a shout!

Now that the growing season is officially here. We are thrilled to introduce our Raised Bed Kit - which includes: 2 boards of 8 feet long and 2 boards of 4 feet... long planks, the planks are 2x10", nails, garden soil, bag of mature manure, growing manual, seeds and seedlings to fill the whole raised bed. This can be your perfect garden paradise for this season. Our special introductory price is $170 See more

Awesome way to get motivated.

Great idea to connect with your community

Hygiene centre now open Monday - Saturday at Community Cares Youth Outreach (55 King St, Sydney Mines) from 10 AM - 1 PM. Hot shower, bathroom use, coffee/tea, hygiene products, socks & underwear... Please help spread the word especially if you are connected to folks who may need this service and they do not have internet access.

Join us for Victoria County's third VIRTUAL Seniors' Lunch! every Wednesday from 11am - 12noon Tomorrow, May 6, we'll hear a live presentation from Anne-Claude ...Pepin; Resource Management Officer. Anne is our Greening Operations Manager in charge of the fire program at Cape Breton Highlands National Park. She'll be speaking about outdoor fire safety and her experiences on the job! online https://zoom.us/j/91348957379 or by phone, toll free 1 855 703 8985 meeting ID 913 4895 7379 Those who can't attend the live meeting can watch the recording later at the following location online: (TBA)

The school year for all public school students and pre-primary children in Nova Scotia will end on June 5. Teachers will continue to work to the end of June to ...finalize assessments and report cards. Thank you to students, teachers, education workers and families for their hard work and commitment to learning during the closure. Any student who is on track to graduate, will graduate. Any student who is on track to move to the next grade, will pass. While formal learning will be completed, government will continue to make available the at-home learning packages throughout the summer, so students and families have access to this learning resource. Families of Pre-primary to Grade 9 students can receive the At-Home Student Learning Packages online at https://curriculum.novascotia.ca/parentfamily-information. Families without access to technology can sign-up for home flyer delivery via SaltWire at www.saltwire.com/nshomelearning or call 1-800-565-3339. If you already receive flyers you will receive the learning package. Provincial exams and assessments are cancelled for the remainder of the year. Licensed childcare providers will remain closed to June 5. Government will develop a plan on how to safely reopen the licensed childcare sector for children, families and staff. A reopening date will be confirmed closer to this timeframe.

There is an overwhelming amount of information out there! Here is a condensed list of key mental health resources for youth and families in the CBRM. Also a good idea to follow municipal, provincial, and federal resources with reputable public health information and advice. Happy Friday!

Join us for Victoria Countys third VIRTUAL Seniors Lunch! every Wednesday from 11am - 12noon Tomorrow, May 6, well hear a live presentation from Anne-Claude ...Pepin; Resource Management Officer. Anne is our Greening Operations Manager in charge of the fire program at Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Shell be speaking about outdoor fire safety and her experiences on the job! online https://zoom.us/j/91348957379 or by phone, toll free 1 855 703 8985 meeting ID 913 4895 7379 Those who cant attend the live meeting can watch the recording later at the following location online: (TBA)

Open: parks, trails, school fields; sport fishing from shore or by boat; golf driving ranges; sailing/boating clubs; garden centres and nurseries; drive-in reli...gious service; going to the cottage; going to fixed RV campers at private campgrounds Still closed for now: beaches; playgrounds including schools; golf course; private and provincial campgrounds; open fires. Remember to follow the rules: stick to your local area; spend time only with those you live with; stay a safe distance of 2 meters from others; use common sense - if a public area is crowded, find another area or stay home

Porta-potties are in place in various spots around the CBRM. Hygiene sites are in the process of being introduced over the next week. The ALLY Centre of Cape Br...eton Undercurrent Youth Centre Sydney Undercurrent Youth Centre - Glace Bay Community CARES Youth Outreach See more

"Regardless of all the uncertainties going on, we are one community and we are standing together through this. Lace up sports fans, training starts this week ...and CBU athletes are here with your pep talk! Subscribe on Youtube to get first-dibs on every new activity video. Near and far, we are all #CAPERSATHOME. #ActiveForLife #SportForLife goCAPERSgo Cape Breton Regional Municipality Cape Breton University Sport Nova Scotia Active for Life

The Good Food Bus is now delivering Good Food Packs to families and individuals experiencing food insecurity and financial barriers amid the COVID-19 pandemic! Read the full story about our new initiative below http://betterbitekitchen.ca/2020/04/24/good-food-packs/

National Volunteer Week has come to a close and we thought it would be great to share this video with you again. Check out some of the great work done by your neighbours!

Interested in photography and storytelling? Join Atlantic youth for weekly workshops and photo-based assignments in May and June! This online program will explo...re experiences of COVID-19, and what a post-pandemic reality could look like. Open to Atlantic youth ages 16-22. Participants will receive honorariums for their work. Apply by May 3rd through this link: bit.ly/2yGjxjT

Good information here.

#NovaScotiaStrong: More than ever, its important that we support each other and look after our mental health. Kids Help Phone is now providing phone and text s...upport for adults, post-secondary students, and youth. Everyone needs support sometimes. Crisis Text Line is here for adults of any age needing to talk during this tough time. Text NSSTRONG to 741741 for free, 24/7 support. Kids Help Phone is here for young people, 24/7, to talk about whatever is on your mind. Text NSSTRONG to 686868, call 1-800-668-6868 or visit kidshelpphone.ca for more information and resources. Remember, you are never alone! Good2Talk Nova Scotia is here for all post-secondary students in this difficult time. Text GOOD2TALKNS to 686868 for free, 24/7support, or call 1-833-292-3698. For frontline workers, this is an especially difficult time. No matter whats on your mind, Crisis Text Line is here if you need to talk. Text FRONTLINE to 741741 for free, 24/7 support. Nova Scotians can find more mental health programs for children, youth, and adults and contact information at https://novascotia.ca/mental-health/

We will get through this together. Check out resource information listed here by NSHA. There are supports in our province if you need to reach out. You are not alone!

We are very sorry to hear about the horrific tragedies in our communities. Our thoughts are with you and your loved ones during this time. We are here to help. ... The Mental Health Provincial Crisis Line is available 24/7 to anyone experiencing a mental health or addictions crisis, or someone concerned about them, by calling 1-888-429-8167 (toll free). Kids Help Phone is available 24/7, by calling 1-800-668-6868 (toll-free). Morneau Shepell has also opened its 24/7 bilingual crisis support line to help anyone in need of emotional support as a result of these tragic events. The number is : 1-844-751-2133.