East Kings Community Health Board

07/28/2025

Open Van Day – July 31st!
Join the Public Health Mobile Unit at Kentville Memorial Park from 11AM–5PM for a day of tours, activities, and health resources — fun for all ages!

📍 256 Park St, Kentville
ℹ️ More info: www.nshealth.ca/PHMU

06/26/2025

06/24/2025

COMFORT CENTRE OPENING:

Due to the extreme heat we’ll be opening our REMO_KingsCounty comfort centre as a cooling station to the general public today and tomorrow. We’ll be offering an air conditioned space in our upper hall (use the rear door) and bottled water.

June 24th: 1:30pm- 5pm
June 25th: 1pm- 5pm

06/23/2025

Ainslie is an active member of our volunteer team, bringing a fresh perspective and youth voice to our table!
Congratulations Ainslie, we can't wait to watch your next chapter!

All 35 Community Health Boards invite students with a passion for their community and an interest in learning to join their local CHB. Wondering what they might get out of their volunteer experience?

Ainslie Gale has been a member of the East Kings CHB since April 2024 and will be graduating from Horton High School later this month. When asked about her experience volunteering on the CHB, she had this to say:

"I chose to become a member of the Community Health Board because I was curious about what CHBs did, and it seemed like an amazing opportunity to become more involved in my community. I have learned so much about the social determinants of health, and how they affect different individuals. I have also had the opportunity to meet so many amazing people through my work on the CHB. I would encourage any students who are looking for an opportunity to become more involved in their communities, while working alongside some incredible people, to join their local CHB!"

06/21/2025

Today, we honour the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples across Turtle Island.

From coast to coast to coast, Indigenous communities continue to share deep wisdom, artistic brilliance, resilient spirit, and sacred connection to the land. This day is a celebration — but also a reminder — to listen, to learn, and to walk the path of reconciliation with humility and respect.

Let us uplift Indigenous voices.
Let us celebrate Indigenous languages, stories, and traditions.
Let us recognize the strength of Indigenous peoples past, present, and future.

Whether you attend a local event, read an Indigenous author, support an Indigenous-owned business, or simply take a moment to reflect — every step forward matters.
Today and every day, we stand in solidarity and celebration.

06/19/2025

June 19th is Juneteenth: While Juneteenth is an American holiday that marks the end of slavery in the U.S., it’s still a day that we can observe here in Canada. Despite popular belief, Canada does have a history of slavery, going back to the early 1600s. It wasn’t until 1834 that slavery was abolished by British Parliament, when the Slavery Abolition Act took effect for British colonies. This day (August 1, 1834) is now known as Emancipation Day in Canada, but was only designated by Canadian Parliament in 2021. While Emancipation Day commemorates the abolition of slavery in Canada, Juneteenth is still a significant day for many Black Canadians across the country.
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06/11/2025

The Town of Kentville is offering a Newcomer Learn to Bike Workshop on Saturday June 14th! Come on down and bring the family to learn how to bike 🚴

Kings County Family Resource Centre
Sarah At Work
Annapolis Valley Regional Library
Wong International Centre
All Things Annapolis Valley
Valley Family Fun
Valley Community Learning Association
Immigrant Migrant Women Association of Halifax
Kings County, Nova Scotia
The Oakdene Park Community Garden Group (OPCGG)
PeopleWorx - Nova Scotia Works Centre
Rotary Club of Kentville, District 7815
Annapolis Valley Frugal Moms Society

06/11/2025

June is Filipino Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the stories, traditions, and voices of the Filipino community in Canada. It’s a chance to recognize the many positive and meaningful contributions they have made in Canada. June 12 also marks Philippine Independence Day, a commemoration of the Philippines’ independence from Spain in 1898. Join us for a Flag Raising Ceremony on June 12, at 10 a.m. at 181 Coldbrook Village Park Drive wearing white or your traditional Filipino attire to celebrate this historic occasion. Mabuhay and Happy Filipino Heritage Month! You can read this statement by Minister Guilbeault on Filipino Heritage Month here: https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/news/2025/05/statement-by-minister-guilbeault-on-filipino-heritage-month.html

06/10/2025

03/25/2025

Community Health Boards are currently accepting applications for Wellness Funds! If you have a project idea to improve the health and wellness of our community, contact our coordinator to discuss MichelleD.Parker@nshealth.ca
For more information on Wellness Funds visit https://www.communityhealthboards.ns.ca/wellness-funds