February is African Heritage Month, a time to celebrate our strengths as a diverse province with a strong African Nova Scotian community and to
remember the past to ensure we do not repeat it.
Category: Community
Shubie Sam Predicts A Long Cold Winter Ahead
Sam’s official prediction for 2022…six more weeks of winter!
Apply now: Funding available for local recreation projects
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
The Federal government has now agreed to move the timetable up for $10/day child care…
Apply now: One-time grants for small businesses
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!
The Community Health Teams winter 2022 flyer is now available and registration is open for their health and wellness programs.
Seniors’ Property Tax Rebate
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.
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.