MP’s COLUMN: News & Views with MP Darrell Samson
Preventative measures for COVID-19
An update from your
Member of Parliament, Darrell Samson
2020 continues to be an
extraordinary year for government. While the regular business of departmental
issues goes on and preparations are made for Budget 2020, our...
#AsktheVet: Tips to avoid holiday hazards
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**Guest Author**Dr. Babin has put together this post about things to be careful of this holiday season to ensure everyone is happy and healthy
With the holiday season soon upon us,...
A SMILE-filled thank you!
Who would have thought a simple conversation about me needing dental surgery would have blossomed into what Pat’s Smile Day turned out to be.
In December 2017, I mentioned to Barry Dalrymple, who I have...
COLUMN: Enhancing Cancer Care for Nova Scotians
The following is a column submitted by the office of Premier Tim Houston to media.
Enhancing Cancer Care for Nova Scotians“Cancer” is a word we hear far too often. It touches every Nova Scotian...
COLUMN: The best interests of the child: Who decides and how?
This column is submitted by Fall River Law.
One of the key things that we look out for as parents is the best interests of our children, so it is no surprise that when a...
COLUMN: Stress bucket-COVID19: Is our bucket overflowing and what can we do if it...
"Opinions expressed in this piece are solely those of the columnist and not necessarily those of The Laker News Inc."
By Marybeth Fleming, OT Health
Beginning on March 22, 2020, when the provincial government instituted its...
COLUMN: MPs News & Views with Darrell Samson
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NEW ALL-WEATHER TRACK & TURF FIELD
On Monday June 26, I was joined by the Honourable Brian Wong, MLA Waverley, Fall River, Beaver Bank, Cathy Deagle Gammon, District 1 Councillor and...
LETTER: Seniors looking toward final approval of Carr Farm project
To the Editor:
In response to the comments written by Alan Joyce on behalf of the “Fall River Seniors Housing Group” regarding the development of the Baker/Carr Farm property.
It disappoints and saddens me to think,...
Minister of L’nu Affairs statement on National Truth and Reconciliation Week
HALIFAX: The following is a statement from Karla MacFarlane, Minister of L'nu Affairs.
September 26-30 is Truth and Reconciliation Week in Canada, a time to reflect on the legacy of residential schools and honour residential...
COLUMN: Nursing home workers at catastrophic levels of burnout and trauma
By Carole Estabrooks and Yuting Song
It’s been almost a year since nursing home workers began fighting on the front lines of COVID-19. They’ve witnessed and experienced extreme trauma. They’ve seen seniors they care for...