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.
Province takes action to reduce waste
Changes are coming to how solid waste is managed in Nova Scotia which will reduce waste in our landfills and create a greener and healthier environment.
FREE COVID-19 rapid tests now available at public libraries
Beginning 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. The tests can be used at home for people ages three and up.
Apply Now: Seniors Care Grant
As of December 1st, you can now apply for 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. Covered expenses include snow removal, small household repairs, lawn care, grocery delivery and other needs.
This Session in the House of Assembly
We had a whirlwind legislative session that saw some important bills pass. Although it was good to be back in the legislature advocating for the causes I believe in, I’m glad to be back spending my days in our community of Fairview-Clayton Park.
Movember – shining a light on men’s health
Every November, the Movember charity kicks off its annual advocacy campaign to highlight the important issue of men’s health.
Get out and have fun this winter!
Get out and have fun in our community 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.
WATCH: Thank you to Mary and Ken Smith
I was honoured to highlight the life-changing work of my constituents, Mary and Ken Smith, in the Legislature on Friday, October 15.
Provincial funding opportunities: sports and community recreation
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.
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.