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Youth Programs and Services
data.novascotia.ca | Last Updated 2023-05-08T12:20:10.000ZIncludes Youth Outreach Programs, A Place to Belong Programs, Big Brothers Big Sisters and Boys and Girls Clubs. Youth Outreach is a community-based program designed to improve the immediate and long-term social, educational/vocational, economic, and health outcomes for vulnerable youth. Priority is given to youth 16 to 24 years of age who are facing environmental, social, and family conditions that may impact their safety, hinder their personal development, and prevent their transition into adulthood as healthy and productive citizens. A Place to Belong programming is to support community based youth serving organizations, to provides children and youth age 5 to 16 years with a positive after school and/or evening and weekend experiences that promotes their personal, social and emotional development. Big Brothers Big Sisters programming offers a wide range of mentoring opportunities to meet the varied needs of volunteers, children and families. All programs share the same goal: to provide youth with the encouragement and support they need to make positive life choices, achieve more and ultimately, fulfill their potential. BBBS programs partner and collaborate with a broad range of service providers so that children, youth and families have access to a comprehensive continuum of preventative supports and services to meet their holistic needs. Boys and Girls Clubs programming provides children and young adults age 0-16 with a safe, supportive place where children and youth can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships and develop confidence and skills for life. Programming is typically focused on children and youth who are vulnerable and at risk and need safe places to go after school.
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Winter Levels of Service (LOS)
data.novascotia.ca | Last Updated 2024-01-25T19:17:34.000ZWinter LOS is a GIS file that depicts the Department of Public Work's Winter Maintenance Levels of Service on all Department of Public Works' owned roadways. The definitions associated with Winter Levels of Service can be found at http://novascotia.ca/tran/winter/WinterMaintenanceStandards.pdf
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Geography - Operational Zones Map
data.novascotia.ca | Last Updated 2023-11-06T16:53:59.000ZA geographic representation of Public Work’s Operational Zones. Operational Zones are a subdivision of Management Area geography (which are a subdivision of District geography). Zones are designed such that each road is assigned to a nearby facility ('base') for service. Facilities usually central within their zone to maximize efficiency.
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Number of Charges - Select MVA Offences
data.novascotia.ca | Last Updated 2024-03-05T14:01:31.000ZThis dataset includes the charges defined by a summary offence ticket issued or an information laid as recorded on the Nova Scotia Justice Enterprise Information Network (JEIN). The number of charges are defined by the calendar year. The dataset includes the following offences under the Nova Scotia Motor Vehicle Act: MVA 100D Cellphone distracted driving; MVA 101 - Failing to drive or operate vehicle at a careful and prudent speed for existing conditions; MVA 103(3) Passing a school bus with red lights flashing; MVA 106A - Exceeding speed limit; MVA 106B - Exceeding speed limit in temporary work area or proximity to emergency vehicle; MVA 106E - Exceeding speed limit when driving by stopped emergency vehicle; and, MVA 163 - Racing, parade or sporting event (racing/stunting)
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Nova Scotia Topographic DataBase - Roads, Trails and Rails (Road Line Layer)
data.novascotia.ca | Last Updated 2024-05-05T11:15:56.000ZPart of the Nova Scotia Topographic Database (NSTDB), the roads and railroads theme layer is updated and maintained from aerial photography and collected in the field with mobile GPS, Field inspections verify road way types such as surface and number of lanes. Road feature codes and their descriptions are provided with the download in a NSTDB feature code table. Data download also available via GeoNova: https://nsgi.novascotia.ca/WSF_DDS/DDS.svc/DownloadFile?tkey=fhrTtdnDvfytwLz6&id=15 Map service view also available via GeoNova: https://nsgiwa.novascotia.ca/arcgis/rest/services/BASE/BASE_NSTDB_10k_Roads_UT83/MapServer?f=jsapi
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Geography - Management Areas Map
data.novascotia.ca | Last Updated 2022-05-27T15:46:09.000ZA geographic representation of NS Public Work’s management areas, which are used in allocating operational resources. The 14 management areas cover the 18 counties. Each management area is managed by an Area Manager. Each district is divided into 3-4 management areas, and each management area is divided into 2-7 operational zones.
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Geography - Districts
data.novascotia.ca | Last Updated 2023-10-30T16:44:38.000ZA geographic boundary of Public Work's districts, which are used in allocating operational resources. Each district is managed by a District Director. Each district is divided into 3-4 management areas, and each management area is divided into 2-7 operational zones.
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Nova Scotia Topographic DataBase - Roads, Trails and Rails (Break Line Layer)
data.novascotia.ca | Last Updated 2024-05-05T11:08:58.000ZPart of the Nova Scotia Topographic Database (NSTDB), the roads and railroads theme layer is updated and maintained from aerial photography and collected in the field with mobile GPS, Field inspections verify road way types such as surface and number of lanes. Road feature codes and their descriptions are provided with the download in a NSTDB feature code table. Data download also available via GeoNova: https://nsgi.novascotia.ca/WSF_DDS/DDS.svc/DownloadFile?tkey=fhrTtdnDvfytwLz6&id=15 Map service view also available via GeoNova: https://nsgiwa.novascotia.ca/arcgis/rest/services/BASE/BASE_NSTDB_10k_Roads_UT83/MapServer?f=jsapi
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Nova Scotia Topographic DataBase - Roads, Trails and Rails (Poly Layer)
data.novascotia.ca | Last Updated 2024-05-05T11:08:15.000ZPart of the Nova Scotia Topographic Database (NSTDB), the roads and railroads theme layer is updated and maintained from aerial photography and collected in the field with mobile GPS, Field inspections verify road way types such as surface and number of lanes. Road feature codes and their descriptions are provided with the download in a NSTDB feature code table. Data download also available via GeoNova: https://nsgi.novascotia.ca/WSF_DDS/DDS.svc/DownloadFile?tkey=fhrTtdnDvfytwLz6&id=15 Map service view also available via GeoNova: https://nsgiwa.novascotia.ca/arcgis/rest/services/BASE/BASE_NSTDB_10k_Roads_UT83/MapServer?f=jsapi
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Invest Nova Scotia Venture Capital Investments
data.novascotia.ca | Last Updated 2023-06-09T18:11:57.000ZInvest Nova Scotia is Nova Scotia’s business development agency that works to promote economic growth and community economic development in the province by enabling business, innovation, sustainability and entrepreneurship. Early stage deep technology start-ups are a key focus area for Invest Nova Scotia. They are supported through venture capital, incubation facilities, expert advice, and other acceleration initiatives. Invest Nova Scotia makes equity investments through the Nova Scotia First Fund (NSFF), a venture capital fund backed by the Nova Scotia government. Venture capital-backed start-ups typically have a greater economic impact than their non-backed peers, demonstrating stronger growth in revenue, employment and assets. Invest Nova Scotia is driven by generating financial returns on its fund, and also seeks to leverage its deals with other venture capital and angel co-investors, attracting new capital and expertise for the region. This dataset lists the companies Invest Nova Scotia invested in and the amount invested.