Shubie Sam Predicts A Long Cold Winter Ahead
February 2, 2022
Sam’s official prediction for 2022…six more weeks of winter!
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Budget 2022-23 Consultation Open
January 19, 2022
Nova Scotians can provide their ideas and comments for Budget 2022-23 as part of this year’s pre-budget consultation. The last day for submissions to the government is February 4.
Apply now: Funding available for local recreation projects
January 18, 2022
Funding for local recreation projects is now open. Thirty-three rinks (most outside of Metro) received funding in the most recent round from Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage. Apply by February 14.
Parents to pay less for childcare
January 17, 2022
The Federal government has now agreed to move the timetable up for $10/day child care…
Apply now: One-time grants for small businesses
January 12, 2022
Businesses impacted by the latest public health restrictions in Nova Scotia can now apply for support through the Sector Impact Support Program.
Register now – FREE health and wellness programs
January 5, 2022
The Community Health Teams winter 2022 flyer is now available and registration is open for their health and wellness programs.
Rapid tests now available at public libraries
December 13, 2021
As of December 13th, Nova Scotians can pick up COVID-19 rapid test kits at public libraries across the province. There are 400,000 tests available. They are packaged in kits of five, and there is a limit of one kit per person.
Highway 101/102 overpass update
December 9, 2021
The Department of Public Works has launched a study on the future of the Highway 102 corridor, and our Bedford interchange is part of that study. More information here…
Call for volunteers: COVID-19 testing effort
December 9, 2021
There are some openings for volunteers in the coming weeks in different areas of the COVID-19 testing effort. If you’re interested in joining this volunteer initiative read more, or please share this request around to get as many volunteers as we can.
Upcoming changes to adoption records
December 9, 2021
In the Spring of 2022, Nova Scotia will presume all adoption records are open — both adoptees and birth parents will be able to access their information. It’s important to note that you can decide to opt out of sharing your information. More information here…
Seniors’ Property Tax Rebate application due December 31, 2021
December 8, 2021
The deadline is approaching to apply for the Seniors’ Property Tax Rebate. This program helps seniors living on lower incomes with their municipal residential property taxes by offering eligible seniors a rebate of up to $800.
Applications Open: Seniors Care Grant
December 8, 2021
Nova Scotia will help seniors stay in their homes longer via the Seniors Care Grant. This grant provides up to $500 in funding for eligible Nova Scotians aged 65 years and older who need help around their homes.
Movember – advocating for men’s health
November 18, 2021
Each November, the Movember charity kicks off its annual advocacy campaign to highlight the important issue of men’s health.
Have fun this winter, explore our province!
November 17, 2021
Get out and enjoy the beauty of our province this winter! Tourism Nova Scotia just launched the Wintervention campaign to promote local winter tourism and draw attention to the variety of exciting winter activities to explore across our province.
This Session in the House of Assembly
November 8, 2021
In the House this session, I introduced three bills: Bill 58, The Homes for Special Care Act (Amended); Bill 60, The Long-term Care Recruitment Accountability Act; and Bill 74, The Free Intrauterine Devices Act, which would provide free IUDs for Nova Scotians who are unable to afford them.
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