The Seniors Care Grant helps seniors cover the costs of a range of healthcare and household services, including physiotherapy, medication and grocery delivery, phone services, and home repairs.
Category: Government Updates
Disaster Financial Assistance
Support for small businesses, non-profits, and residential property owners and tenants who have suffered uninsurable damage or loss from the July storm flooding can apply for financial assistance until October 31st.
Provincewide state of emergency
A provincewide state of emergency was declared on July 22, in response to the severe flooding that happened across the province on July 21.
2023 Seniors Property Tax Rebate
Applications for the Property Tax Rebate for Seniors, which helps low-income seniors with their municipal residential property taxes are now open.
People removed in error from the Need A Family Practice Waitlist
To determine whether you are still on the Need A Family Practice waitlist, please visit their website, or call 811.
Emergency Relief Grant for Individuals
Nova Scotians who lost income because of the recent wildfires in Halifax Regional Municipality and Shelburne County may be eligible for short-term financial support.
Expansions to Nova Scotia’s Primary Care Plan
Central Nova Scotia will see 14 new or strengthened clinics in the region.
Accessing vaccination records online
VaxRecordNS allows citizens with a Nova Scotia health card to access some of their official vaccination records using the website.
Skilled Trades Refund Program
Young Nova Scotians can now apply for the More Opportunity for Skilled Trades (MOST) provincial income tax refund.
Expanded Home Heating Program
The Heating Assistance Rebate Program helps Nova Scotians with the cost of home heating.