NS Budget 2017-18

Budget 2017-18 projects a $25.9 million surplus.  Revenue and expenses are both estimated to increase by 3.1%.  The basic personal exemption is going up to $3000 for incomes up to $75,000, and the small-business tax threshold is up to $500,000 from $350,000.  There’s also $2.4 million more to support recruiting and retaining doctors.  Visit novascotia.ca/budget for more.

Federal funding for West Nova accessibility projects

Federal funding has been announced for accessibility projects in West Nova.  The Town of Digby got $12,250 for a new wheelchair ramp, automatic doors and washroom renos at Town Hall; the Beehive Adult Service Centre in Aylesford got $6789 for a stair lift; and Legion Branch 21 in Annapolis Royal got $2847 for an automatic door.