Provincial Updates
As we prepare for the holiday season, I wanted to share these updates on the work I have been doing for Hammonds Plains—Lucasville.
Seniors Care Grant
The Seniors Care Grant program provides up to $500 to help support eligible seniors to live well at home.
https://new.benjessome.ca/seniors-care-grant-2/
Virtual Care NS
Virtual Care Nova Scotia provides free, online medical appointments. It is finally now available to anyone on the Need a Family Practice Registry.
https://new.benjessome.ca/virtual-care-nova-scotia/
Heating Assistance Rebate
The Heating Assistance Rebate Program helps low-income Nova Scotians with the cost of home heating. Rebates range from $100 to $200. You can apply until March 31, 2023.
Community Updates
Broad Street School
The planning phase of establishing boundaries for the Pre-Primary to Grade 8 school is currently underway, and as plans are finalized, the HRCE is hoping for your input.
https://new.benjessome.ca/share-feedback-for-two-new-schools-on-broad-street/
Childcare Relief Program
My fall newsletter is hitting mailboxes across Hammonds Plains—Lucasville. Click below for links to additional information from the print edition.
https://new.benjessome.ca/families-across-nova-scotia-will-soon-be-paying-less-for-childcare/