A new pilot program, the first of its kind in Canada, will soon help seniors in the Preston area, Kings County and on the Halifax peninsula live more independently in their homes.
The CBC Nova Scotia community advisory board is made up of 25 members who are African Nova Scotians and persons of African descent living in Nova Scotia. Their perspectives and lived experiences will be integral to telling the complete story of the Black experience in the province.
Halifax is waiving back taxes for some North Preston residents who were hit with a large bill after finally getting clear title to their land. On Tuesday, Halifax regional council approved a staff request to discharge $57,529 in property taxes from three relief applications from the historically Black community.