Author: kregan
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Update on Nova Scotia’s COVID-19 Immunization Plan
Nova Scotia is building a strategic, flexible immunization plan with over a million doses of COVID-19 vaccine – enough for more than 500,000 people – expected to arrive in the province over the next six months. New vaccination clinics will start in several parts of Nova Scotia this month: Cape Breton Regional Hospital and Valley…
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Nine New Cases of COVID-19, Another School-based Case, State of Emergency Renewed
As of today, Nov. 27, Nova Scotia has 119 active cases of COVID-19. Nine new cases are being reported today. They all are in Central Zone. One new case, identified today, is at Bedford South School, a pre-primary to grade 4 school in Central Zone. The person was not in school today and is self-isolating.…
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Heating Assistance Rebate Program Opens
Home heating costs can be difficult for low-income Nova Scotians to afford, which is why the Heating Assistance Rebate Program (HARP) is once again available. Applications are now open for the 2020-21 heating season. The program provides a rebate of up to $200 to low-income Nova Scotians who pay for their own heat. “HARP helps…
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Child Benefit Increasing
Nova Scotia is continuing efforts to support people living on lower incomes. In July, government will expand the Nova Scotia Child Benefit to include more families, while also raising the amount eligible families receive. The $18 million investment, included in the 2020-21 budget, is the largest single increase to the benefit since it was created…