Digby & Area Housing Coalition

10/17/2026

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Please call to register 902-245-2300

10/16/2026

🧁 🎃 👻 A fun children’s activity!
Register by Oct, 21

We're "treating" the kids to some fang-tastic fun "tricking out" some delicious cupcakes, during our FREE Halloween Cupcake Decorating!

Kids 12 and under (accompanied by an adult) can enjoy some creative fun on Saturday, October 24th, anytime between 11 am and 2 pm.

Please let us know via messenger, by phone at 902-837-7300, or in store, if you're planning to participate so we have enough supplies for all!

10/15/2026

🗓️ Wed Oct 28th, 5pm NS
Join ACORN members and leaders for a national discussion for seniors

Click here to register - Seniors Deserve More!

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/6fGNKbCEROebsg7hEv1EPQ

The most critical financial safety-net for low and moderate -income seniors in Canada is the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS). When paired with the base Old Age Security (OAS) pension, it forms the core of federal income support for low-income older adults.

But with eligibility for the GIS capped at about $1900/ month and then clawed back, seniors are being held in poverty. There isn't much left over after rent!

ALSO what about Spiking food prices and Escalating Rents for those in Core Housing need.

Recent reports say rents have gone down BUT that is focused on HIGH-end luxury rents not rents for those in core housing need.

1/3 of single female seniors are in core housing need.

Click here to register and share your thoughts.

📅 Wednesday, October 28th — Mark Your Calendars!

🕐 1:00 PM BC
🕑 2:00 PM AB
🕓 4:00 PM ON
🕔 5:00 PM NB & NS

Please note the time for your province and join us!

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: National Zoom. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

10/08/2026

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐥𝐨𝐰-𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐨 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐚 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐚

Nova Scotia’s housing numbers show why low-income and affordable housing are not simply a social service—they are an essential part of a healthy community.

Even with the minimum wage recently increasing to $17.00 an hour, the average rent shown in this comparison remains far beyond what many minimum-wage and low-income households can reasonably afford. Nova Scotia requires approximately 141 hours of minimum-wage work each month just to cover the average rent—before paying for food, heat, electricity, transportation, childcare, medication, or other necessities.

This is why low-income housing is needed:

People working full-time can still be housing insecure. Having a job does not necessarily mean someone can afford market rent.
Seniors and people living on fixed incomes can be forced to choose between housing, food, medication and other necessities.
People with disabilities may face additional costs while having limited income and difficulty finding accessible housing.
Families and single parents need stable housing so children can grow up in a safe and consistent environment.
Young people and young families need an opportunity to establish themselves without having an unsustainable portion of their income consumed by rent.
Communities need workers who can afford to live where they work. When housing is unavailable or unaffordable, it affects employers, schools, healthcare, businesses and the overall community.
Stable housing helps prevent homelessness. Providing affordable housing before a household reaches a crisis is far less disruptive than trying to address homelessness after someone has lost their home.
Housing should not be considered affordable simply because someone can technically pay the rent. If paying the rent leaves a household without enough money for basic necessities, the housing is not truly affordable.

Nova Scotia needs a range of housing options—including deeply affordable and rent-geared-to-income housing—because not everyone can afford market rents, even when they are working.

A roof over your head is a basic foundation for health, security, employment, education and community. Affordable housing isn’t a luxury. It’s infrastructure that communities need to thrive.

10/07/2026

Join the Conversation on Community Wellbeing!

Dalhousie University is coming to Digby, Clare, and the Municipality of the District of Digby as part of Nova Scotia Engagement Days to listen, learn, and strengthen connections with communities across the province.

You're invited to a Community Wellbeing Roundtable on Friday, October 23, 2026 at the JACBA Centre of Excellence in Acaciaville. Share your ideas, insights, and perspectives on how we can work together to support stronger, more inclusive communities. An optional Artificial Intelligence 101 workshop will follow the discussion.

📅 October 23, 2026
🕐 Registration: 1:00 p.m.
📍 JACBA Centre of Excellence, Acaciaville

✅ Register here: NS Engagement Days Community Wellbeing Roundtable https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nova-scotia-engagement-days-community-wellbeing-roundtable-tickets-2001569005777?aff=oddtdtcreator

We hope you'll join us!

Dalhousie University is bringing NS Engagement Days to your community — we want to connect with local not-for-profits and charities

10/07/2026

Join the Conversation on Economic Prosperity!

Dalhousie University is coming to Digby, Clare, and the Municipality of the District of Digby as part of Nova Scotia Engagement Days, a series of community-focused events designed to connect, listen, and learn from communities across the province.

You're invited to the Economic Prosperity Roundtable on Friday, October 23, 2026, at the JACBA Centre of Excellence in Acaciaville. Hosted by President and Vice-Chancellor Kim Brooks and moderated by Jenny Baechler, Associate Dean of the Faculty of Management, this discussion will bring together business leaders, community organizations, municipalities, educators, and other regional partners to explore opportunities, identify challenges, and strengthen partnerships that support the social and economic prosperity of the region.

📅 October 23, 2026
🕘 Registration & Networking: 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
🗣️ Roundtable Discussion: 9:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
📍 JACBA Centre of Excellence, Acaciaville
✅ Register here: NS Engagement Days Economic Prosperity Roundtable https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nova-scotia-engagement-days-economic-prosperity-roundtable-tickets-2001563900507?aff=oddtdtcreator

Through meaningful conversation and collaboration, we can foster innovation, build stronger partnerships, and create opportunities that benefit communities across Digby, Clare, and the Municipality of the District of Digby.

Dalhousie University is bringing Nova Scotia Engagement Days to your community and we want to hear from local businesses and organizations.

10/07/2026

Congratulations Compass Nova Scotia on the weekend opening of Heritage Hall in Shelburne and Barton School in Digby!

There are 13 new affordable co-op homes in Shelburne and Digby following the completion of Compass Nova Scotia’s redevelopment projects. These innovative projects transformed a former municipal building in Shelburne and a former elementary school in Digby into vibrant co-op housing communities. Thank you Councillors Matthew Ross and George Manzer for joining in the celebration! For more details see our case studies:

https://chfcanada.coop/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Short-case-study_Compass-NS_Heritage-Hall-EN.pdf

https://chfcanada.coop/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Short-case-study_Compass-NS_Barton-School-EN.pdf

10/01/2026

Call Nova Scotia Works Digby at 902-245-1830 for more information! 📚✏️💻

10/01/2026

10/01/2026

Here is the Back of our October Calendar