3 things to know this week

ARTS WEEKEND WORKSHOPS OFFERED

The Ross Creek Centre for the Arts is offering weekend workshops for people within the Atlantic bubble.

Executive director Chris O’Neill said they are using knowledge gained through running safe, exciting camps for kids all summer to bring adults into small creative groups throughout the fall. The fall programs are designed to give people a chance to renew themselves creatively, whether they are beginners in the arts or have experience.

There are a variety of programs for all ages, including autumn arts days for young people and adult arts intensives. Weekend intensives are designed for people to come for the day or for a limited number to stay overnight in the centre’s “glamping cabins,” each with its own wood stove. Meals are provided by the in-house chef, made of ingredients from the centre’s own gardens and local farms.

For more information or to register, visit www.artscentre.ca/events.

VIRTUAL CARE OPTIONS EXTENDED

The Department of Health and Wellness is extending access to virtual care options for doctors to connect with patients.

As the province continues to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, physicians’ payment codes for virtual visits will be available until Dec. 31. Virtual visits are conducted by telephone, telehealth network or secure videoconferencing.

To help inform the long-term approach to virtual care, government continues to evaluate information and options. As of Sept. 2, more than 919,250 services were provided by physicians in Nova Scotia.

GOOD NEWS FOR RIDE SERVICES

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal is reducing costs and administrative burdens for taxi and other ride-hailing services.

The department is establishing a modernized, restricted Class 4 licence that no longer requires taxi or other ride-hail drivers to retake the road and knowledge tests. This will reduce costs for drivers. All other requirements for a Class 4 licence will remain, including a medical assessment.