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Seniors/Long-term CARE-Seniors Care Grant Opening for Applications

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Published: Thursday, 31 August 2023 14:54

Starting Friday, September 1, seniors can apply to the annual Seniors Care Grant program, which helps with expenses that allow them to stay in their homes longer and improve their quality of life.

The grant has been increased to $750 and now includes home heating as an eligible service. To qualify, Nova Scotians must be 65 years or older by March 31, 2024, live in a home they own or rent, and have an annual household income of $37,500 or less.

"We heard from many seniors that last year's home heating grant made a big difference," said Barbara Adams, Minister of Seniors and Long-Term Care. "We know that the cost of home heating can be hard, especially for seniors, many of whom are on fixed incomes, so we've increased the grant and included home heating as an eligible expense, allowing seniors more flexibility to use the grant in whichever way best suits their needs."

The 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. The grant may also be used for home heating costs, such as furnace oil, natural gas and electricity. More information about the grant, including how to apply, who is eligible and eligible services is available:
-- at the program website: https://beta.novascotia.ca/apply-help-household-costs-seniors-care-grant
-- by email: seniorsgrant@novascotia.ca
-- by phone: 1-800-670-4357.

Print applications are available at Access Nova Scotia Centres and MLA offices.

Another change this year is direct deposit for seniors who are signed up for direct deposit with the Canada Revenue Agency. All other eligible applicants will continue to receive their payment by cheque.

Seniors who previously opted in to receive the seniors care grant when applying for the property tax rebate for seniors will need to submit a separate application for the grant beginning this year.

Applications close on March 31.

Press Release - Iron Maple Awarded Contract for Pictou Culture Hub

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Published: Monday, 03 April 2023 09:30

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 3, 2023

Iron Maple Awarded Contract for Pictou Culture Hub

The Pictou Culture Hub Project partners have awarded the construction contract for the hub facility to  Iron Maple Constructors of Dartmouth. This is a significant milestone for the project, following nearly eight years of planning, community consultation and fundraising. The project team is looking forward to working with the experienced team at Iron Maple.

At its core, the Pictou Culture Hub features a modern public library and an updated and refreshed theatre facility, but there is so much more. The new facility will be highly accessible, featuring expanded meeting and event space, improved ability to host visual art exhibits, a creative area for children and families, a makerspace showcasing new technologies, and many growth-related improvements like enhanced and expanded washrooms and parking. In addition, there will be dedicated studio space for arts and culture activities such as exhibits and workshops. The existing theatre will see many enhancements including a new kitchen, office space and an expanded backstage, allowing the theatre to host a broader mix of events.

“The Pictou Culture Hub is going to transform the waterfront and make a tremendous difference for the town, and the entire region,” says Karla MacFarlane, MLA for Pictou West. “On behalf of the Province, we’re proud to support this important project and pleased to see the next step move forward. Congratulations to all the partners for their dedication and hard work.”

“We faced many delays along the way, but patience and perseverance has paid off. The pandemic had a double impact, delaying the project by over two years and causing significant price escalation. On the flip side, our working group took advantage of the time to improve the design and continue fundraising. The building we are constructing today is a better building than we initially envisioned and designed. This is a generational project. We only get one chance to do it right,” shares Mayor Jim Ryan.

“The community can expect to see work begin soon. We have been so pleased to have the steadfast support of our federal, provincial and local representatives. They have helped us to navigate many roadblocks, keeping the project moving forward, without having to downsize our plans. This is a wonderful example of what can happen when municipalities and community organizations work together,” says Warden Robert Parker.

The Pictou Culture Hub Project Committee includes representation from the Town of Pictou, the Municipality of the County of Pictou, the deCoste Centre for Arts and Creativity, and the Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library.

This project is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Province of Nova Scotia.

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For more information contact:

Kyle Slaunwhite, CAO
Town of Pictou
(902) 485-4372
kyle.slaunwhite@townofpictou.ca

Troy Greencorn, Executive Director
deCoste Centre for Arts and Creativity
(902) 237-4608
troy@decostecentre.ca

Eric Stackhouse, Chief Librarian
Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library
(902) 755-6031
estackhouse@parl.ns.ca              

Public Notice - Canadian Navigable Waters Act - Market Wharf

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Published: Friday, 24 March 2023 16:08

As part of the Town's requirements when conducting work that borders a Federal Harbour, the Town is posting notice regarding activities on navigable waters. Please see the below public notice. Stay tuned for more updates on the Market Wharf and Breakwater Project.

Town of Pictou Accessibility Plan

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Published: Monday, 27 February 2023 15:36

Pictou’s Accessibility Advisory Committee to Council has developed a plan in consultation with people with disabilities and their families, organizations representing people with disabilities and community members.  pdf Click here to view plan (408 KB)