East Hants Community Health Board

06/10/2026

Another great event happening in East Hants this weekend. This fun, free, educational event will be at the East Hants Sportsplex on Saturday. Pre-registration is appreciated. NS Walks Hike Nova Scotia East Hants Recreation

06/08/2026

Come visit us this coming Saturday, for the East Hants Wellness Expo at the East Hants Sportsplex between 10am - 1pm. You'll meet lots of people from organizations that you can chat with about how they support your community

Looking to learn more about health and wellness resources in our community?

Drop into the East Hants Sportsplex on June 13 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the East Hants Wellness Expo and connect with organizations, businesses, and services that support health and wellness in East Hants. The NS Mobile Public Health Mobile Unit will also be on site offering vaccinations.

Plus, enjoy a Walk & Talk with Dr. Nick on the walking track at 10 a.m. and visit the East Hants Farmers' Market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

We hope to see you there!

05/11/2026

🚶‍♀️ Join Us for a Community Walk! 🚶‍♂️

Come join us and the Municipality of East Hants Recreation on Wednesday, May 13th at 3:00 p.m. at the Nine Mile River Trail for a relaxing walk, social time, and snacks.

This walk is part of Nova Scotia Walks Day. NS Walks supports walks across the province every year on May 13th. This year there are 45+ walks taking place across the province. It’s a great opportunity to get moving, connect with others, and enjoy the outdoors together.

Everyone is welcome—we hope to see you there! 🌿👟

East Hants Recreation NS Walks

04/27/2026

Join us this coming Wednesday, April 29th, from 2pm-4pm at Findley Park. What a great way to spend an afternoon on a school PD day.

Happy Friday! Next Wednesday, April 29th from 2 to 4 p.m. at Findley Park (55 Findley Road in Hants North), we will be joining Hants North Recreation and Development Association, CMHA: Colchester East Hants Branch, East Hants Community Health Board and Kids Action Program - Hants for a community event.

We will be holding a pop up market with free fresh fruits and veggies while supplies last. There will also be a Story Book Wellness Walk and tables with information about all the other organizations.

Everyone is welcome! Bring your family and learn about programs and services in the area and enjoy the park. Hope you will join us!

04/19/2026

Thanks to the many organizations that submitted applications for a 2026-2027 CHB Wellness Fund grant from their local CHB by our deadline date, April 15th at 5:00 p.m. Here's a glimpse of our timeline so you know what you can expect over the coming months:

1. You should have received a notification from our automated system confirming that your application was received (it may have gone to your junk folder). If you didn't receive this, please reach out to your local coordinator.

2. The application review process takes place during the months of May and June. If there are any questions or clarifications needed about your application, a CHB Coordinator will be in touch with you.

3. Applicants can expect to be notified over the summer about whether or not their application will receive any funding and how much. Successful applicants will be asked to provide their banking information for direct deposit during this timeframe (July/August).

4. Applicants selected to receive funding can expect to sign their contracts and have their funds deposited in August/September. Some CHBs plan an event where the contracts are signed and photos taken.

5. Successful applicants will be assigned a wellness fund liaison who will be their main contact with the CHB for their project. They will connect to do a mid-term check-in about halfway through the project.

6. You will have 12 months after you recive your funds to complete your project. When your project ends, connect with your wellness fund liaison or CHB Coordinator and they will provide you with the final report template, You will be required to submit this final report with copies of your receipts no later than 12 months after you receive your funds.

Again, thanks to all who submitted an application. We know this takes time and effort and we appreciate the work involved in the application process.

04/08/2026

⏰ Important Reminder⏰

The countdown is on. There’s just one week left to apply for Community Health Board Wellness Fund Grants!

📅 Deadline: Wednesday, April 15th at 5:00 PM

If you’re a non-profit, community group, school, or municipality with an idea to support community wellness that aligns with your local Community Health Plan, we’d love to see your application.

👉 To Learn more, to connect with a Community Health Board Coordinator with your idea or to find your local Community Health Plan Priorities
🌐 www.communityhealthboards.ns.ca
www.communityhealthboards.ns.ca/wellness-funds
www.communityhealthboards.ns.ca/find-your-chb

Don’t let the clock run out! 😊

03/12/2026

Reminder to register for one of the upcoming Neighbours, Friends and Family education sessions. The session in East Hants, is taking place on Monday, March 16th, 6:00-7:30pm in Shubenacadie in the After Trauma Empowerment Network Community Room.
Third Place Transition House After Trauma Empowerment Network - ATEN

03/09/2026

QIGONG
SELF-HEALING WORKSHOP
March 18, 2026, 5:30 to 7pm
ATEN Community Room 2834 Hwy 2, Shubenacadie

No experience necessary
To register or for more information contact Robert at [email protected]
Organized by Healing Buddha Hermitage. Financial Support provided by East Hants and South Colchester Community Health Boards Wellness Fund. Meeting space provided by After Trauma Empowerment Network.

03/04/2026

East Hants, South Colchester and Truro & Area Community Health Boards are pleased to be able to welcome Third Place Transition House for community learning sessions of Neighbours, Friends and Family, a supportive educational session surrounding Intimate Partner Violence (IPV).

These interactive sessions will cover understanding and recognizing the different types of abuse, how to have supportive conversations and approach disclosures of abuse, barriers to leaving abusive relationships and unique barriers of rural communities, open conversations & scenario based activities to check your understanding and apply your knowledge and prevalence of IPV in our communities.

Monday, March 16th - 6pm-7:30pm @ After Trauma Empowerment Network Community Room, 2836 Highway 2, Shubenacadie
Friday, March 20th - 1pm-4pm @ Nova Scotia Community College, McCarthy Hall, Room MC111, 36 Arthur Street, Truro
Thursday, March 26th - 11am-12:30pm @ Stewiacke Community Centre, 111 NS-2, Stewiacke

These sessions are free and open to all community members who wants to learn more.

To register please email Becky @ [email protected] with your name and session you would like to attend.

Third Place Transition House After Trauma Empowerment Network - ATEN

02/12/2026

❄️🇨🇦 FAMILY DAY 🇨🇦❄️

📅 Monday, February 16
⏰ 1:00–3:00 PM
📍 Findley Park

⛸️ Skating
❄️ Snow shoeing
🏗️ Igloo building
☕ Hot chocolate
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Good old-fashioned family time

Bundle up and come enjoy the day — however Mother Nature decides to show up! 💙

See you at the park!