The document provides a map and descriptions of hiking trails located in a provincial park in Nova Scotia, ranging from easy to moderate trails such as the Lake Martha Loop to more challenging wilderness trails like the Red Spruce Loop. A key is included labeling each trail with distance and difficulty. The map shows the layout of the trails throughout the park for visitors to plan their hiking routes.
17. Coastal Development Working Waterfronts
Welcome
• Nova Scotia has 13, 300 km of coastline. • A working waterfront is more than just a wharf.
• 70% of Nova Scotia’s population lives in coastal • Working waterfronts include the facilities and services
communities. that ocean industries and communities need to access
Nova Scotia has made coastal management • Coastal residential development has increased over
the sea.
a priority. the last 50 years. • Working waterfronts support a variety of economic
and social activities.
• Within 2km of the coast, 80% of the land is largely
Your input is needed to help us address undeveloped, while 11% is intensely developed. • A significant number of coastal communities that
the coastal issues that matter most to • 45% of Nova Scotia has municipal plans and /or land depend on working waterfronts are in decline.
Nova Scotians. use bylaws in place.
www.gov.ns.ca /coast www.gov.ns.ca /coast
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20. Everyone has a Role Emergencies
to Play in Emergencies Happen Fast
Emergencies happen all the time and usually
Individuals and Families with little or no warning. Would your family
Prepare for emergencies – be ready to know what to do?
look after yourself and your family for 72 hours.
Now is the time to get ready.
Know the Risks
First Responders In Nova Scotia, be ready for wild fires,
Fire, police, ambulance hurricanes, floods, winter storms, power
Train for and respond to emergencies. failures and storm surges.
Municipalities & First Nations
Emergency Managers Make a Plan
Plan for and manage bigger emergencies Your plan should include emergency and
in their area. family contact information, instructions
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Emergency Management Office
Helps municipalities and Mi’Kmaq communities
get ready for emergencies. Provides coordination Prepare a Kit
and resources for the response when extra Be prepared to be self sufficient for
help is needed. 72 hours.
Your kit should include water,
non-perishable food, wind-up radio,
flashlight, first aid kit, copies of important
papers, medications, blankets and cash.
Federal Government
Public Safety Canada
Assists the province during emergencies
when extra help is needed.
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20 years
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Cedar Landscaping has a talented team of designers and landscapers.
Consulting with you will help us understand your preferences, concerns, budget and timeline. Over
You will get a professional evaluation about your property from a landscape professional’s 20 years
experience
point of view. When the planning is done and the project is underway, Cedar Landscaping will
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• Lake Martha Loop (.9 km) • Wetlands Trail (1.5 km) Thompson
Lake
• Hothouse Hill Loop (.9 km) • Barrens Trail (1km)
• Drumlin Field Trail (1.2 km) • Red Spruce Loop (2 km)
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37. Healthy Beginnings:
Enhanced Home Visiting Program
Evaluation Highlights
Enhanced home visiting inspires healthy beginnings for Nova Scotia
families. All children deserve a healthy start in life. Nova Scotia’s
Healthy Beginnings program helps families get the support they The evaluation revealed that families are Parents said
April 2010
need to give their children the best start for a bright future. using the knowledge and skills gained • they feel less isolated;
through the program to provide better
• they are better informed about resources
support to their families. Examples include
in the community
engaging with their children (reading,
making toys, playing, telling stories with • and are more confident about using
About the program Evaluation and key findings them), using positive and age-appropriate those resources.
“I’ve learned about things
The Healthy Beginnings: Enhanced Home The program was evaluated in 2009 discipline, and providing safer and Some women reported that the program that I had no idea
Visiting Program empowers parents to in three health districts—South Shore, healthier environments. has been instrumental in improving their about…To know that
help their children thrive in their first three South West, and Annapolis Valley. mental health, which has had a positive all of this stimulation
The program enhanced families’ ability
years of life. It is designed for families facing The results show that the home visiting impact on the health of their children and interaction with
les communautés de la Nouvelle-Écosse. to cope with stress in their lives. Parents comme
challenges, such as program provides direct and positive and families. your child will make
les Services de la santé publique dans reported being more patient with their est de
• poverty benefits to families. An overwhelming your child have a higher
du gouvernement fédéral et assuré par children; more able to deal with difficult cadre
majority of families who participated self-esteem, be interested
de développement de la petite enfance • unemployment situations; and less anxious about parenting. avons
in the evaluation (98%) expressed Find out more in school, interested in
The program helped couples and families
Le programme est financé par l’Initiative uisqu’une
• lower education satisfaction with the program. “It was such a great support
relate in positive ways to build healthier To read the full evaluation report, go to activities…[is] absolutely méliorer
dans la communauté. • social isolation to have someone be there
Families reported gaining a wealth of relationships. the Department of Health Promotion amazing.” programme
• or family violence. when we had questions
à les diriger vers d’autres soutiens offerts
lement pour
compétences, à atteindre des objectifs et practical information and supports to and Protection website at
The program builds on parents’ strengths or concerns…We are very Through the program, parents gained
bien et pour les aider à acquérir de nouvelles help them build knowledge and skills www.gov.ns.ca/hpp/healthy_development. “It’s not just about the
to celebrate what they are doing well and thankful for this program.” confidence in parenting and in their
parents pour célébrer ce qu’ils font déjà in areas such as kids; it’s also helped us
to help them learn new skills, work toward ability to advocate for their children For more information about Healthy
Le programme mise sur les forces des
• child growth and development have a better relationship
Beginnings: Enhanced Home Visiting,
activités. »
goals, and connect with other supports in and themselves. The increased confidence
with [each other] because r davantage
l’isolement social ou la violence familiale. • positive discipline of parents also translated into enhanced contact your local Public Health Office.
the community. of some of the things that stime de soi
You may also contact the provincial
le chômage, un faible niveau d’éducation,
• child learning self-esteem and feelings of independence,
qui font face à des défis tels que la pauvreté,
The program is funded through the federal we’ve been taught in the ettra d’avoir
• safety which motivated some participants to go Department of Health Promotion
vie. Il est offert à l’intention des familles
Early Childhood Development Initiative program about rewarding c votre
back to school and seek better jobs. and Protection at 902 424-4807 or
pendant les trois premières années de leur
and is delivered by Public Health Services • and healthy eating. ourselves as parents.” ette
d’aider leurs enfants à bien se développer healthpromotion@gov.ns.ca. ute cette
à domicile améliorées » permet aux parents in communities throughout Nova Scotia. royable
Le programme « Partir du bon pied : Visites . Il est
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Au sujet du programme
avenir brillant pour leurs enfants.
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