In Cape Breton South, if you need something, your best resource will almost always be someone in the community, whether it’s the person living next door or someone on the road walking their dog or the cashier at the store. These are the folks who have the most hyper-local information and connections. They will know where to find a reliable plumber, where to get your car inspected, and which business sells bait for fishing. You’ll get current, honest advice, often with a few personal recommendations or a story thrown in.
Need help changing a tire or carrying an appliance into your house? Need to use the phone? Need a pair of gloves so you don’t freeze your fingers off when you shovel? Need a lift to the grocery store? Need help figuring out how to sort the recycling? You don’t have to be leery or hesitant about asking for those things. Cape Bretoners are happiest when they can help someone. It’s part of everyday life here.
From information about taxation to recycling guidelines to dog licensing, the websites of our two municipal units are very easy to navigate and contain a wealth of information applicable to area residents new and old. Visit the Town of Port Hawkesbury and Richmond County pages to explore!
Our organization, CBSRH, has rolled out a set of info cards to help people in our communities find what they need. You will find information about seniors clubs, food and furniture banks, mental health supports, and more, as well as information about local healthcare practitioners in various fields. Visit our site here: CBSRH Community Resources.
Things like navigating the school system and finding spousal employment can be challenging. Nova Scotia Health offers settlement supports for new hires, which you can find here.
The CBSRH website also has information about our local schools and services, as well as many links to settlement organizations on Cape Breton Island that offer various levels of supports for new healthcare workers and their families.
And don’t forget, you can always ask Gina, who will be happy to point you in the right direction or connect you with people who can.