Provincial tax refunds for low-income seniors
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia sent tax refunds this week to about 20,000 low-income seniors through a program offered only in Nova Scotia. The average refund is $1,532, for a total of…
More long-term care spaces open in Bedford
BEDFORD: More seniors in need of long-term care have a new place to call home with the opening of Adeline Hallin Bedford. The new long-term carehome, operated by Shannex, has…
New long-term care home opens in Lower Sackville
LOWER SACKVILLE: Approximately 150 Nova Scotians in need of long-term care have a new place to call home with the opening of a new long-term care home in Lower Sackville.…
An open letter to long-term care employees, residents, families, and Nova Scotians
HALIFAX: The following is open letter from Barbara Adams, Minister of Seniors and Long-Term Care. On Friday, May 22, government representatives on behalf of employers asked CUPE leadership to return…
Senior-related programs in Kings-Hants receive $135,000 in support from feds
ELMSDALE/NOEL: Senior-related programs and projects across Kings-Hants, including several in East Hants/Hants North, have received upwards of $135,000 in funding from the federal government. MP Kody Blois made the announcement…
Houston admits government “too clinical” as $53.6M in supports reinstated
HALIFAX: Premier Tim Houston said Nova Scotia is restoring millions in funding for programs supporting seniors, people with disabilities, and educational initiatives after hearing concerns from Nova Scotians. Earlier Tuesday,…
Video Advertorial: The Hearing Room Inc.
FALL RIVER: Pat gets a test on his hearing and learns about why Chris and Jim wanted to locate The Hearing Room Inc. on Fall River Road in Fall River.…
Public works alerting Nova Scotians to scam regarding senior drivers
HALIFAX: The province Department of Public Works is advising Nova Scotians of a scam making its way through N.S. and Canada. The department said on it’s X (formerly Twitter) account…
Age-friendly grant applications now open
EAST HANTS/FALL RIVER: Organizations interested in creating more age-friendly and inclusive communities in Nova Scotia can now apply for project funding. Seniors Minister Leo Glavine opened the first-round call for…
Province has failed seniors: Houston
ENFIELD: The Leader of then PC Party says Nova Scotians are realizing how the province is failing their greatest generation, our seniors. During a stop in Enfield on Aug. 6,…