Dr Strang: “If there’s ever been a time to be vigilant, this is it.”
The following is a statement from Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia' chief medical officer of health, from the Nov. 9 COVID19 briefing.
"This should be a wake-up call for all of us.
"We have been...
#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,...
COLUMN: Wealth advice from Jennifer Rideout, Assante Capital
A Loss vs. A Decline (There’s a Big Difference)
Imagine it’s November 2008 and two people are looking at their portfolios. They both see that the stock market has fallen roughly 40% in just over...
COLUMN: A Thanksgiving message from MP Darrell Samson
It’s hard to believe that October is here already and we’ll soon be celebrating Thanksgiving.
2020 has been a difficult year around the world, but as we all know, Nova Scotia was hit particularly hard...
OP-ED: Tax reform needs to be center-piece of COVID19 economic recovery strategy
By Keith BrownBusiness leaders across the country believe Canada’s post-COVID economic recovery will be driven by business and as government considers how best to address this unprecedented challenge, significant tax reform needs to be...
COLUMN: Wealth advice from Jennifer Rideout, Assante Capital
Being Mindful: Understanding How Our Brains Affect Our Investing
Human beings are inherently psychological creatures. We get worked up watching our favourite sports teams and cry during sad movies. And we often fear flying more...
Premier McNeil issues statement on Southwest N.S. fishery
HALIFAX: The following is a statement from Premier Stephen McNeil.
"The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that the Peace and Friendship Treaties provide the Nova Scotia Mi'kmaq the right to harvest and sell fish,...
#AsktheVet Decoding your Cat – with Dr. Juanita
Cats can sometimes seem like aliens from another planet! For those of us who share our homes with these strange creatures, it can seem impossible to understand them. They do however have some common,...
COLUMN: Funding, new ideas, key to restoring dignity in long-term care
From the NSPC Caucus Office
More and more seniors are saying they don’t want to go to a nursing home. But unless we present better options for care, they don’t always have a choice.
We can’t...
OP-ED: Sackville Wilderness Park Now
We need nature now more than ever. If there's one lesson to take away from these challenging times of lockdowns and social distancing, it’s the importance of natural spaces for our physical and mental...