Government is improving access to small claims court and simplifying the process, including waiving fees for low-income Nova Scotians. The following changes will come into effect on Tuesday, Sept. 3: — the costs to file and counter a claim will be waived entirely for low-income Nova Scotians — simpler, clearer and more user-friendly forms will […]
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Funding for Affordable Housing
The province is creating more affordable housing options for Nova Scotians by investing $197.1 million as part of a federal-provincial agreement to strengthen housing programs. “We continue to address the specific housing needs for Nova Scotians because everyone deserves a safe, suitable and affordable place to call home. This agreement reflects our two governments working […]
Property Tax Rebate for Seniors
The Property Tax Rebate for Seniors will give eligible people a rebate on municipal property taxes they paid during the previous tax year, up to $800. The two changes this year will mean seniors who moved out of their home in 2018 will now qualify for the rebate, as long as they paid last year’s […]
Opening Weekend for Provincial Parks
Provincial parks will begin opening Friday, May 17, for a season filled with camping, hiking, swimming and exploring nature. Several camping and day-use parks will be open in time for the Victoria Day weekend and the rest will open in early June. Visitors can check the provincial parks website for opening dates and a list […]
Grant Program Continues To Create More Opportunities for Older Nova Scotians
Organizations who help older Nova Scotians lead healthy and active lives and stay involved in their communities can now apply for financial support under the 2019-20 Age-Friendly Communities Grant Program. The program provides funding of up to $25,000 for organizations to develop age-friendly communities – communities where policies, services and structures help older adults live […]
Government Introduces Legislation to Increase Organ and Tissue Donation
Organ and tissue donation saves lives and gives hope to those waiting for life-saving transplants. The Human Organ and Tissue Donation Act, introduced today, April 2, will make it possible for all Nova Scotians to donate their organs and tissue, unless they opt out. Nova Scotia would be the first jurisdiction in North America to […]
International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. International Women’s Day (IWD) has occurred for well over a century, with the first IWD gathering in 1911 supported by over a million people in […]
Expanded Supports for Sexual Assault Victims
Victims of sexual assault will now have access to free legal representation to challenge applications to have their past sexual history considered as part of the evidence in criminal court cases. Nova Scotia will be among the first provinces to respond to a recent federal legislative amendment providing complainants in sexual assault cases with the […]
Funding for Hundreds of New Child Care Spaces
Children and families will have improved access to child care from a $2.4 million investment that will create more than 750 new spaces. Funding for these spaces and other investments come from a three-year, $35 million early learning and child care funding agreement with the federal government that was signed in January 2018. “When children […]
Heritage Day Bowling
The Friends of Clayton Park Society is hosting a Heritage Day Bowling event on February 18th from 1-3pm at the Bowlarama Bayers Road. Drop in with the family for free bowling with snacks and free shoe rentals included!