Boylston Apartment Update
On Tuesday April 8th, Efficiency Nova Scotia visited the apartment building to carry out an energy efficiency audit. This will help us to know how to make changes to reduce energy costs for our tenants. The recommendations include heat pumps for each unit, pipe wrapping and increased insulation. Community First will explore funding options to […]
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 […]
Guysborough Family Housing Feasibility Study
A special committee has been established to oversee the family housing project for Guysborough district. The committee is being led by Allison Grady from the Antigonish Women’s Resource Centre and supported by our research assistant Alicia Clyke. The group has been creating a survey that will be distributed through partner service providers during March and […]