Tick-borne illnesses are preventable by taking some simple precautions. They are very small, which makes them hard to spot and their bites don’t hurt, which makes it difficult to know when you’ve been bitten.
Over the coming months the Platinum Jubilee Medal will be awarded to 5,000 Nova Scotians in recognition of significant contributions and service to the province.
I have partnered with the Lung Association of Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island to offer the MLA Radon Detector Loan Program through our office. This partnership is providing community access to a short-term digital radon detector for 6-weeks.
Ministers defends their departmental budgets and what the government plans to do about extended hours for Cobequid Community Health Centre.
This past month has been a busy time as the Spring sitting of the Legislature came to a close. The work I do for the constituents of Bedford South is very important to me and I wanted to take the time to share some of the work I am doing.
This award is open to all community-led, private sector, and academic initiatives that contribute to the mental health and well-being of Nova Scotians. The deadline for nominations is May 31.
The amendments help to modernize first aid requirements and consolidate them in Nova Scotia under the Workplace Health and Safety Regulations.
The plan is focused on creating a system where Nova Scotians can access world-class healthcare in a timely manner and health providers are respected, valued and heard. It commits to improving diversity and equity throughout the system.
The new care model will ensure that families have access to earlier intervention and that they are aware of what services are available, how to access them and who is eligible. Families and service providers will also have access to the education they need to best support the individual needs of each child.
Legislation introduced April 7, recognizes Mi’kmaw as Nova Scotia’s first language and will support efforts to preserve and promote it now and for future generations. The legislation will be proclaimed on a mutually agreeable date with Mi’kmaw leadership, and it will take effect on October 1, Treaty Day.
Nova Scotians can now show their community pride by submitting nominations for the 2022 Lieutenant-Governor’s Community Spirit Award.
Home Energy Assistance Top-up (HEAT) Fund: https://salvationarmy.ca/maritime/home/programs/heat/ Nova Scotia COVID Relief Fund https://salvationarmy.ca/maritime/home/programs/covidrelief/ Seniors Care Grant https://beta.novascotia.ca/apply-help-household-costs-seniors-care-grant Electrify Rebate https://evassist.ca/rebates/ Adoption Information Act https://novascotia.ca/adoption-records-changes/ https://novascotia.ca/adoption-records-changes/docs/disclosure-program-adoptions-guide.pdf
Planning a summer camping adventure? Make your reservations at Nova Scotia’s provincial parks starting April 5th.
The Nova Scotia Power 2022 Scholarship and Bursary Program is now accepting applications.
Thinking of starting a community garden? Applications for spring 2022 are due by March 30th.
