Category: Sydney

A new community centre will be built in Digby County to commemorate the black community in the area thanks to funding from the taxpayer’s in the province.

They’re putting up $2.25 million toward the centre in Acaciaville.  It will include space for a pre-school, youth and adult learning; as well as recreation and cultural programming, plus retail space.

Provincial taxpayer’s and the CMHC are providing $7.8 million so more seniors, people with disabilities; and low-income homeowners can stay in their homes longer.

The money will go to bolstering existing home repair and adaptation programs with the Homeowner Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program getting the most at $6.9 million.  Eligible repairs may include structural, electrical; plumbing, heating and fire safety.  Homeowners’ eligibility will be assessed on their income and in some case the value of their home.