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The Seniors Care Grant provides up to $500 to eligible Nova Scotians aged 65 years and older to help with the cost of services and chores they need around their homes. Covered expenses include lawn care, snow removal, small household repairs, grocery delivery, and other needs. Seniors Care Grant Who is eligible To qualify for the grant, you need to: • be 65 years of age or older • have a combined annual net household income of $37,500 or less • live independently in your home — not living with a caregiver, other than a spouse or partner • own or rent your home – documents that can be used as proof of ownership or rental status include: – property tax bill – property assessment notice – signed residential lease – Land Titles Initiative confirmation – mortgage statement – utility bill • have paid, or will pay, for household services between January 1, 2021 and November 30, 2022 – keep receipts, as described on the right. How to apply Applications can be submitted online, by mail, or by fax. The application is available online at https://beta.novascotia.ca/apply-help-household-costs-seniors-care-grant or you can get a paper application at Access Nova Scotia Centres and MLA offices or by calling 1-800-670-4357 to request that one be emailed to you. The deadline for applications is May 31, 2022, and funds can be used on services through November 30, 2022. Only one grant is available to each eligible household each year. To Apply just copy and paste in your browser. Or visit your Recreation Culture & Leisure Service Department or call 902-396-1059. https://beta.novascotia.ca/apply-help-household-costs-seniors-care-grant

We're Hiring in Westville Are you Looking for a Summer Job, the Recreation Culture & Leisure Service Department, is looking for you. We have a variety of positions available. Interested please send a Cover Letter, and Resume, and a two minute video of why you would make a great Summer worker for the Town of Westville. To michael.thompson@westville.ca

Westville's Historical Advisory Committee needs your help, If you have old clippings of newspaper, old photos, anything information we would be happy to hear from you. We are currently searching for information on the Westville Cenotaph placement which took place 100 years ago.