Municipality of the County of Inverness Recognizes National Day of Mourning

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 25^th, 2019

INVERNESS COUNTY, N.S. – The National Day of Mourning, observed across Canada each year on April 28^th, is an occasion to honour those who have lost their lives or suffered illness due to workplace-related injuries, hazards and accidents.

This year, the Municipality of the County of Inverness is asking all residents to take some time Sunday, April 28^th, to remember victims of workplace accidents with a moment of silence at 11am. The Municipality also wishes to reaffirm its commitment to employees and their families that the health and safety of staff is always the first concern while they are at work.

“The National Day of Mourning is a day of reflection, but it’s also a day to contemplate workplace safety practices everywhere,” said Municipality CAO Keith MacDonald. “The Municipality’s team is always looking for ways to reduce or eliminate risk of accidents, wherever Municipality staff members are working.”

The Municipality of the County of Inverness wants residents to be confident that safety is a daily priority. To this end, the Municipality will host several engagement activities and learning opportunities for Municipal staff during this year’s North American Occupational Safety and Health Week from May 5^th to 11^th, 2019.

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Karolyn Aucoin
Communications and Community Engagement Specialist / Spécialiste en communications et engagement communautaire
375 Main Street, Port Hood, NS B0E 2W0
Ph: 902.787.3519
karolyn.aucoin@invernesscounty.ca

55 Inverness County Volunteers Recognized at Annual Appreciation Dinner

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 15^th, 2019

PORT HOOD, N.S. – The Municipality of the County of Inverness celebrated the hard work of 55 volunteers hailing from all six districts at the St. Peter’s Parish Hall in Port Hood on Wednesday, April 10^th.

As part of National Volunteer Week that took place this year Canada-wide from April 7^th to 13^th, the Municipality of the County of Inverness celebrated the volunteers who work to better the county and their communities every day.

Among the group of honourees was Helen Rollock, who was chosen to represent the Municipality at the Provincial Volunteer Awards in Halifax on April 1^st. Helen was nominated by the board of directors of the Bayview Child Development Centre Association for her work in securing funding for the soon-to-be-built Bayview Child Development Centre in Port Hood.

“There can never be enough recognition nor words and expressions of gratitude for our volunteers,” said Warden Betty Ann MacQuarrie in her speech during the event. “This is why we have this special evening every year to show our appreciation for all [they] do.”

The Municipality of the County of Inverness wishes to sincerely congratulate and thank not only the 55 honourees, but all those who share their time, energy, knowledge and enthusiasm with their community through volunteerism. A complete list of the nominated volunteers can be found on the Municipality of the County of Inverness’ website and will be published in the Spring edition of the Participaper.

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Municipality of the County of Inverness Recognizes National Day of Mourning

55 Inverness County Volunteers Recognized at Annual Appreciation Dinner

2019 List of Volunteers