Municipal News

Proof of double vaccination will begin on October 4, 2021.
Events and locations where you will need to show proof of vaccination include places such as:
• Restaurants, bars and casinos
• Gyms, public pools, fitness studios and community arenas
• Performances, sporting events, festivals and movie theatres
• Indoor and outdoor extracurricular school-based activities
• Library programs, museums, and the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
• Wedding and funeral ceremonies
• Other recreation and leisure businesses where people gather

In some cases, ID will be required to verify your identity. Types of valid ID include:
• Driver's license
• Passport
• Government issued ID card
• Health card
• Birth certificate
• Student ID card
• Secure Certificate of Indian Status

IF YOU ARE UNVACCINATED OR PARTIALLY VACCINATED YOU CAN VISIT

• retail stores
• financial institutions
• food establishments that primarily offer fast food, takeout and delivery
• professional services such as accountants and lawyers
• personal services such as hair salons, barber shops, spas and body art
• health-care services and health professions such as doctors' offices, dental care, massage therapy and physiotherapy
• rental accommodations such as hotel rooms, cottages and campgrounds
• faith services
• school-based activities that take place during the school day, before and after school programs and school buses
• business meetings and other activities where the general public is not present
• places where government services are offered
• food banks, shelters, Family Resource Centres and adult day programs for seniors or people with disabilities
• informal gatherings at a private residence

PROOF OF VACCINE EXEMPTIONS

• retail stores
• financial institutions
• food establishments that primarily offer fast food, takeout and delivery
• professional services such as accountants and lawyers
• personal services such as hair salons, barber shops, spas and body art
• health-care services and health professions such as doctors' offices, dental care, massage therapy and physiotherapy
• rental accommodations such as hotel rooms, cottages and campgrounds
• faith services
• school-based activities that take place during the school day, before and after school programs and school buses
• business meetings and other activities where the general public is not present
• places where government services are offered
• food banks, shelters, Family Resource Centres and adult day programs for seniors or people with disabilities
• informal gatherings at a private residence

Laminating Services:

The Municipal Office will be offering free laminating services for vaccination cards. Please stop in to have yours done!

The Home Energy Assistance Top-Up (HEAT) Fund supports Nova Scotians in need with the added
cost of home heating during the winter months. In 2020, the Fund provided assistance for more
than 3,500 households in Nova Scotia. The Fund is proudly administered by The Salvation Army.
You may apply if:
$29,000 for one-person households;
$47,703 for two to four person households;
$67,937 for households with five or more individuals
- You live in Nova Scotia and are within the following income threshold:
- Your household is experiencing an emergency heating situation
The HEAT Fund offers a maximum assistance in the amount of $400 for individuals and families.
You can apply online at SalvationArmy.ca/Maritime/Heat or via phone at (902) 422-3435

The Province of Nova Scotia has designated public libraries as essential services.

This means that when the Proof of Full Vaccination Policy comes into effect on October 4th, proof of vaccination will NOT be required to enter our libraries.

All Nova Scotia Health measures and protocols will apply. The library will continue to adjust our services in accordance with public health measures.

You will still need Proof of Vaccination to participate in many other activities that bring people together starting October 4th. You can print yours at the library free of charge.

We sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding during these challenging times.

As public health protocols can evolve quickly, please stay up to date on services offered at ECRL by visiting ecrl.ca often, or by following ECRL on social media: facebook.com/ECRLibrary| twitter.com/ecrlibrary.