With deep sadness, the Transition House Association of Nova Scotia (THANS) acknowledges the passing of Pamela Harrison on May 1, 2026. Pamela was a long-time advocate and foundational figure within Nova Scotia’s violence against women sector. Pamela played a significant role in shaping THANS and the broader network of supports for women and children experiencing … Read more
Halifax, Nova Scotia – March 6, 2026: At a time when communities around the world, including here in Canada, are facing growing economic pressures and increasing threats to gender equity, THANS recognizes the Government of Nova Scotia’s continued investment in transition houses and related community services supporting women and children. This includes the four-year funding … Read more
Halifax, NS, January 26, 2026 – When someone shares their experience of intimate partner violence, the response should never be to blame the victim. The Transition House Association of Nova Scotia (THANS) supports Lisa Banfield’s right, and the right of all survivors, to speak about their own experiences and to be treated with dignity and … Read more
THANS Welcomes Alice House and Weliankweyasimk Women’s Shelter as New Members May 30, 2025 Halifax, NS — The Transition House Association of Nova Scotia (THANS) is proud to announce the addition of two new member organizations: Alice House and Weliankweyasimk Women’s Shelter. Their inclusion strengthens our collective commitment to providing safety, healing, and support for … Read more
The Transition House Association of Nova Scotia (THANS) invites you to attend our Annual General Meeting, taking place virtually on: 🗓 Wednesday, May 29, 2025🕛 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (Atlantic Time)📍 Online via Zoom This annual event is an opportunity to reflect on the important work of the past year, hear updates from THANS and … Read more
Halifax, NS – March 7, 2025 – The Transition House Association of Nova Scotia (THANS) welcomes the provincial government’s $19.8 million commitment to strengthen and stabilize transition houses and other THANS member organizations, which provide essential, life-saving services to women and children experiencing violence. This investment includes $17.9 million in stabilization funding for THANS member … Read more
March 3, 2025 – We are devastated by yet another femicide in Nova Scotia—the eighth since October 2024 and the seventh linked to intimate partner violence. We extend our deepest condolences to the families, friends, and communities mourning this devastating loss. This tragedy is a stark reminder that gender-based violence remains a crisis in our … Read more
This statement was shared during a press conference held by THANS in Dartmouth, NS on January 16, 2025. We’re here because Nova Scotians are mourning deeply. The recent intimate partner homicides in our province have left families, friends, and entire communities grieving unimaginable losses. These tragedies are not isolated incidents. They reflect a larger epidemic … Read more
Urgent Call to Action: Addressing the Epidemic of Femicide in Nova Scotia The most recent femicide in our province is a painful reminder of the persistent and devastating impacts of gender-based violence on individuals, families, and communities. This tragic loss highlights the urgent need to address the systemic conditions that enable such violence and to … Read more