The province provides funding to facilities and community-run rinks and other recreation facilities can access funds to help with capital costs. Information on the upcoming deadlines and program eligibility for the Rink Revitalization Program and the Community Recreation Capital Grant found here.
Category: Government Updates
Government has two years to deal with housing supply
The extension of rent control to the end of 2023 gives the Government two years to increase the supply in the affordable housing crisis.
Apply Now: Home Heating Help
The Heating Assistance Rebate Program (HARP) is now open and runs through March 31, 2022. Help with home heating costs is available for Nova Scotians living on low incomes.
64th General Assembly to resume
The first session of the 64th General Assembly will resume at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 12 when the Lieutenant-Governor of Nova Scotia delivers the speech from the throne. This is the beginning of the fall sitting of the legislature. MLAs assembled earlier this week to elect the Speaker and Deputy Speakers. Keith Bain, MLA […]
VirtualCareNS Pilot Program Expanding Provincewide
VirtualCareNS, a program launched under the leadership of former Premier Iain Rankin, is set to build on its success with a province-wide expansion available to anyone on the Need a Family Practice Registry. Government will invest an initial $1.3 million to support Nova Scotia Health to expand the VirtualCareNS pilot program to Central and Eastern […]
COVID-19 rapid testing helped crush the third wave
Since the beginning of the pandemic, Nova Scotians have been doing their part to keep themselves, their families, and communities safe from COVID-19. This includes rolling up their sleeves to get vaccinated, social distancing, hand washing, masking— and getting tested. As we enter this next phase of reopening, and with the lingering threat of a […]
Government Eases Restrictions, Allows Designated Caregivers for Long-Term Care Residents
Government is further easing restrictions in long-term care homes to allow designated caregivers to help care for and support residents. “The COVID-19 pandemic has been particularly difficult for those living in long-term care, and those who love and care for them,” said Health and Wellness Minister Randy Delorey. “With new cases of COVID-19 remaining low […]
Provincial Campsite Bookings Open on April 2
Campers should start thinking about their next outdoor adventure at one of Nova Scotia’s 20 camping parks. Reservations for the 2020 camping season will open April 2 and 3. A schedule of which campgrounds open for reservations on which day is posted on the provincial parks website. Reservations can be made online or by phone […]
Land transfer will help create affordable accessible housing in Windsor
The Nova Scotia Affordable Housing Commission is currently looking at sustainable, long-term recommendations for affordable housing
The Home Energy Assistance Top-up (HEAT) Fund is open for the 2020 season
The Home Energy Assistance Top-up (HEAT) Fund will soon be open for the 2020 season. For 20 years, the former Good Neighbour Energy Fund (the GNEF), now called the HEAT Fund, has helped keep thousands of individuals and families across Nova Scotia warm during the winter. In 2006, the Fund helped 945 individuals/families and has […]