Eastern Shore Musquodoboit Community Health Board

10/29/2026

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10/27/2026

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10/26/2026

Join us tomorrow evening as we learn about the Harbourview Lodge’s garden project and the SeaHorse Sexual Health Centre projects that were funded with Wellness Funds from the Community Health Board. Come see the impact these funds are having on your community. All are welcome!

10/13/2026

Congratulations to Millbrook Health Centre for receiving Wellness Funds for a project in Sheet Harbour.

Through Indigenous Healthy Aging Support, the Millbrook Health Centre will bring community members together to explore healthy eating, food literacy, and traditional food knowledge. Participants will learn practical skills through grocery store education, cooking demonstrations, and discussions focused on healthy living. The project celebrates Indigenous ways of knowing while strengthening confidence, cultural connections, and healthy aging.

10/11/2026

Congratulations to the Old School Community Gathering Place for receiving Wellness Funds this year.

Inspired by the experiences of a community member seeking support during difficult circumstances, A Space for Leah will create a private, trauma-informed space for people experiencing crisis. Led by The Old School Gathering Place.pdf, the project will provide a calm and welcoming environment where individuals can meet with support providers and access resources. Safety and Stabilization Toolkits will also be developed to help people facing dangerous or unstable situations access immediate practical supports when they need them most.

10/10/2026

Congratulations to the SeaHorse Sexual Health Centre for receiving Wellness Funds this year.

The Seahorse Sexual Health Centre is improving access to reproductive and menstrual health education through the Plan. Protect. Period. Program. Participants will learn about menstrual health, consent, birth control, pregnancy testing, and safer s*x practices while receiving practical care kits containing essential supplies. The project promotes health literacy, informed decision-making, and access to resources for individuals living in rural communities.

10/09/2026

Congratulations to SchoolsPlus at Musquodoboit Rural High School for receiving Wellness Funds this year.

Students at Musquodoboit Rural High School will explore sustainable food growing and hands-on learning through Valley Sprouts. Using a hydroponic growing system, participants will learn how to grow fresh herbs and spices year-round while developing practical skills in gardening, food preservation, cooking, pickling, canning, and candle-making. The project provides an engaging way for youth to build confidence, learn about food systems, and develop healthy habits in a supportive environment. By combining sustainability, food literacy, and social connection, Valley Sprouts will help students gain valuable lifelong skills while promoting wellness and food security within the school community.

10/08/2026

Congratulations to The Deanery Project for receiving Wellness Funds this year.

The Deanery Project Non-Profit Cooperative Ltd. is helping community members learn practical skills while building connections through Fix, Build, Share. Participants will work alongside volunteers and skilled mentors to repair household items, bicycles, clothing, and small appliances. The project promotes sustainability, reduces financial barriers, and creates opportunities for neighbours to learn from one another through hands-on collaboration.

10/07/2026

This was worth the read if you are interested in how the federal government could be investing in food security in Canada.

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