Nova Scotians who suffered uninsurable losses as a result of Hurricane Dorian can now apply for the disaster financial assistance program beginning today, Jan. 8. “Hurricane Dorian caused widespread damage across Nova Scotia and its effects were felt from Yarmouth to Sydney. Based on information we received from municipalities and provincial departments, the damage is […]
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Financial Assistance Program for Dorian Damage
Government announced today, Dec. 19, it will open a disaster financial assistance program on Jan. 8, to help those who sustained property damage from Hurricane Dorian. The program will help individuals, small businesses and not-for-profit organizations that have uninsurable claims and municipalities with uninsured losses. “Hurricane Dorian caused widespread damage across Nova Scotia and its […]
Province Releases 2020-21 Five Year Highway Plan
Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal Nova Scotia will invest at least $300 million to improve and upgrade roads, highways and bridges across the province. The Five Year Highway Plan includes more than 150 major construction and improvement projects for the coming year that will make roads, highways and bridges safer. “Transportation is critical to ensure our […]
Province Adds 16 New Seats at Dalhousie Medical School
Government is adding 16 new seats to Dalhousie University’s Medical School. The new seats will be for Nova Scotians and mean more doctors will be educated in the province. The focus will be on students from three groups: rural communities, Mi’kmaq and other Indigenous peoples, and African Nova Scotians. This will complement the medical school’s […]
Funding to Support Community Efforts in Doctor Recruitment
A new grant program to support communities trying to attract and keep doctors and their families is open for applications. Government has launched the $200,000 Healthy Communities Stream under the Culture Innovation Fund. It is meant to help community leaders successfully connect new doctors to communities. “The strength of our province begins in our vibrant […]