Province Provides Funding to Regional Emergency Management Organizations

Aug 17, 2026 | Local News

Regional Emergency Management Organizations across Nova Scotia received funding from the provincial government today.  
 
Antigonish REMO got $40,000 to support operational continuity during a leadership transition and to strengthen long-term emergency management capacity. Guysborough REMO picked up $60,000 to establish REMO capacity and hire an emergency management coordinator.  
 
Pictou REMO received $120,000 to update operating procedures, develop training programs, and support and full-time REMO director position. Western Cape Breton got $80,000 to support REMO formation and hire a full-time coordinator. All projects also picked up municipal and REMO contributions as well.   

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