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Support for NS Businesses

The Rankin government announced today, May 4, more than $12 million in additional support for Nova Scotia businesses hit hard by the pandemic and facing province-wide restrictions as a result of a third wave.

Three programs – one new program and two previously announced –aim to help small business owners such as restaurants, spas, hotels, gyms and hair salons. Businesses will be supported through rebates, with an immediate infusion of cash to hire staff, pay down debt or order supplies.

1. Tourism Accommodations Real Property Tax Rebate Program Part 2
2. Small Business Real Property Tax Rebate Program
3. Small Business Impact Grant Part 3

For more information on the above programs, please visit:https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/support/#support-for-business

MacMillan’s Depot Recyclables Pick Up:

Due to the COVID pandemic, MacMillan’s mobile depot will be discontinuing the Saturday recyclable collections until further notice.

Municipal Office Closed:

Please note the municipal office is closed to the public due to the pandemic. Staff are currently in the office to answer phone calls if residents have any questions.
 
Payments can be made by cheque or money order and mailed to the office or placed in the drop box at the office. Payments can also be made through online banking. Please reference the Assessment Account Number (8 digits) for taxes and use Account Number 33333333 (8 digits) for water payments.
 
You can also pay by credit card (Visa or MasterCard) through our bill payment partner, Paymentus Corporation. Please not there is a 1.75% convenience fee by Paymentus. Go to https://ipn.paymentus.com/rotp/dosm to pay online. Payment can also be made over the phone by calling 1-855-990-9627.

COVID Vaccines- Age 40-54

Starting today, April 30, people aged 40 to 54 can book appointments for the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine at participating physician and pharmacy clinics across the province.
Based on recent guidance from the National Advisory Committee on Immunization, and Nova Scotia’s current COVID-19 case numbers, the AstraZeneca vaccine is now available to this age group.
COVID-19 vaccination appointments must be made online at https://www.novascotia.ca/vaccination or by phone at 1-833-797-7772.
Appointments cannot be booked directly through a community clinic, pharmacy or physician. Walk-ins will be turned away.

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