The 37-year-old was chosen as Liberal party leader at a virtual convention in Halifax on Feb. 6.

Adsum For Women and Children, the North End Community Health Association, and the Mi'kmaq Friendship Centre will be the beneficiaries of the funding.

The protections for renters will be in place until Feb. 1, 2022, or until the state of emergency is lifted, whichever is sooner.

Housing Minister Chuck Porter says his department intends to consult non-profit housing groups and landlords to solve the issue, but didn't give any timelines.

Despite warnings from provincial and municipal authorities, some residents still made their way to the shore to watch the waves come in.

In total, the province announced $921,925 in funding

Municipal affairs minister Chuck Porter said despite the unprecedented circumstances that it is critical to preserve and respect the democratic rights of Nova Scotians.

Council will hold virtual meetings on April 2, April 14 and April 28. 

Municipalities have been told to hold virtual meetings by video or telephone. But that process is proving to have growing pains.

"Our main objective was to remove the crane as safely as possible so businesses and residents could get their lives back to normal."