Guysborough Housing News
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Strategic Growth Plan Press Release
COMMUNITY FIRST UNVEILS AMBITIOUS STRATEGIC GROWTH PLAN TO EXPAND RURAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN EASTERN NOVA SCOTIAGUYSBOROUGH, NS — Community First, a non-profit organization dedicated to solving pressing rural housing challenges across Guysborough County, St. Mary’s, and Mulgrave, has announced a comprehensive Strategic Growth Plan aimed at dramatically increasing affordable housing options across Eastern Nova Scotia. The ambitious initiative sets target developments of 50 new housing units within three years, expanding
Community Project a Success
School may be out for the summer, but these students worked right up to the end to finish this picnic table and bench for the tenants at the Boylston Apartments. The connection between Grade 8 Technology teach Joe LeBlanc and Community First Chair Nancy O’Regan happened at the recent volunteer fair at Guysborough Academy where students learned about housing needs in Guysborough County. Joe asked “how can we help?” and
AGM Highlights
Thanks to those who attended our 2nd AGM last night in Boylston. We were happy to host our tenants to a potluck supper and appreciated their questions and comments. It was great to have a few new folks – Terry Simpson and Garth Wilson – who dropped by to see what we are all about. Reports were presented and accepted including a Financial Statement and review engagement report provided by HBA Chartered
MoDG Provides Financial Support to Community First
Community First treasurer Keith Towse is shown at left accepting a cheque from MoDG Councillor Susan Cashin. MoDg has created an operating fund stream that Community First was successful in receiving for 2025-26. The program commitment is for $20,000 per year for four years. This funding will help Community First leverage other funding programs, hire staff and consultants, make property improvements and improve our tenants experiences. It will also be
Affordable Housing Group Celebrated Success
Healthcare workers and those needing affordable housing in Guysborough County now have more places to call home. Greg Morrow, Minister of Agriculture and MLA for Guysborough-Tracadie, on behalf of Colton LeBlanc, Minister of Growth and Development, officially opened the housing for healthcare workers complex in Guysborough today, July 7. The building is fully occupied with healthcare workers. “Our healthcare professionals are committed and hard-working and I am thrilled to welcome
Community First Hosts Workshop to Create a Housing Development Strategy
February 25, 2025 – The board of directors met to develop its first housing development strategy supported by Pauline Macintosh from StFX University Community Housing Program. The group identified its priorities and guiding principles and worked on strategies for meeting a variety of housing needs throughout the county over the next 5-10 years. Front row from left board members Nathan Sparks, Speireag Hendra, Keith Towse, Sherri Taylor, Maud Peters, Mark