Happy 2SLGBTQIA+ Pride Month
Happy 2SLGBTQIA+ Pride Month! 🌈
It's that time of the year when we come together to celebrate and honor the incredible diversity and resilience of our 2SLGBTQIA+ community. This month, we proudly stand in solidarity with our friends, family, and allies.
Celebrated annually in June, 2SLGBTQIA+ Pride honors the 1969 Stonewall riots, and works to achieve equal justice and equal opportunity for two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (and more) communities.
Pride Month is a reminder that love knows no boundaries and that everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. It's a time to embrace and honor the courage of those who have fought and continue to fight for equality, justice, and acceptance.
This month is an opportunity for us to educate ourselves, support local 2SLGBTQIA+ organizations, and amplify the voices of those whose stories deserve to be heard.
To our 2SLGBTQIA+ friends, you are seen, valued, and loved. Your authenticity and strength inspire us all. Let's continue to celebrate our unique identities and foster a world where everyone can live their truth without fear of discrimination.
Join us as we stand united in the pursuit of a more inclusive and equal society. Spread love, acceptance, and compassion, not just during Pride Month, but every single day. Together, we can make a difference and create a world where everyone can thrive.
Check out the website below for more information and resources:
Access Awareness Week
May 28 to June 3, 2023 is Access Awareness Week! Access Awareness Week (AAW) is an annual event that raises awareness about accessibility and invites Nova Scotians to join efforts to make our province more accessible.
This year’s Access Awareness Week theme is "Access includes Everyone - Moving the Bar on Quality of Life."
To learn more about Access Awareness Week, click the link below:
https://accessible.novascotia.ca/
Local Artist Banner Program
Calling all local artists! 🎨📣
Are you ready to make your artistic mark on our streets? We're excited to announce our Local Artist Banner Program seeking YOUR artwork to bring color and vibrancy to Bible Hill!
If you're a talented artist who loves showcasing your work, this is a chance to shine! We're looking for eye-catching designs to be featured on street banners on Main Street and Pictou Road in the Village! Selected designs will be transformed into beautiful banners that will adorn our streets and celebrate our local talent!
Feel free to tag and share this post with any local artists you know, because the more, the merrier! Let's support and promote our local art scene together!
Here's how you can participate:
1️⃣ Create a design that represents the spirit of our community, its diversity, and the vibrant energy we share.
2️⃣ Ensure your artwork is suitable for a large-scale format and can be appreciated by viewers passing by. Banners are 28" wide by 48" tall.
3️⃣ Submit your design by July 30, 2023 via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
4️⃣ Include your name, contact information, and a brief description of your inspiration behind the artwork.
Following the deadline, we will post the suitable designs and your name and work's description to our Facebook page, and let the public vote on which submissions they would like to see along the streets! The top 4 designs with the most "likes" by August 15, will be selected to be displayed on our street banners.
For assistance or accommodations, please contact the office at 67 Pictou Road, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 902-893-8083.
Veteran Recognition Banner Program
Honoring Our Local Veterans - Sponsor a Banner!
We're thrilled to announce that we are once again providing a special opportunity to pay tribute to our beloved local veterans, through our Veteran Recognition Banner Program.
We invite you to become a sponsor for a banner that will proudly display the name and photo of a friend or loved one who served our country.
Sponsorship Details:
🔹 Each banner sponsorship costs $150, which goes toward the production and installation of the banner.
🔹 The banners will be prominently displayed throughout our village before, during and after Rememberance Day, serving as a powerful reminder of the dedication and bravery of our veterans.
We encourage you to share this opportunity with friends, family, and neighbors who might be interested in paying tribute to a veteran they hold dear. Together, let's ensure our community never forgets the sacrifices made by these honorable individuals.
If interested in sponsoring a banner, please follow the link below to apply. The deadline is July 30th, 2013.
https://forms.office.com/r/mBmMGs669u
For assistance or accommodations, please contact the office at 67 Pictou Road, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 902-893-8083.
ID: Lest We Forget in white font on black background, and white Bible Hill - Plant Yout Roots Logo on poppy.
ID: Veterans in white font on black background over top of an image of a veteran, with John R. Flanagan 1952 - 1988, Army in white font on black background, with a poppy in each corner.
Notice of Election - Village of Bible Hill Commissioners
Notice of Election - Village of Bible Hill Commissioners
Two candidates to be elected to serve three-year terms ending June 2026
Nominated candidates:
- Hema Chopra
- Dwight Giddens
- Tim Shea
Election dates:
The Village will hold two days of voting at H. Douglas Boyce Village Hall, 69 Pictou Road, Bible Hill, as follows:
- Advance Poll - Tuesday, June 6, 2023, between the hours of 11:00 AM and 7:00 PM
- Election Day - Saturday, June 10, 2023, between the hours of 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM.
To vote, a person must, as of advance polling day
- be a Canadian citizen;
- be at least 18 years old;
- have been ordinarily resident in Bible Hill, Nova Scotia for six months; and
- be entitled to be registered on the list of electors to vote.
Dated at Bible Hill, this 19th day of May, 2023.
Mitchell Bell, CPA, CA
Returning Officer, Clerk and Treasurer
For assistance or accommodations, please contact the office at 67 Pictou Road, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 902-893-8083.