COLUMN: Stress bucket-COVID19: Is our bucket overflowing and what can we do if it...
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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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#AsktheVet: Pets as Christmas presents
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The holidays are usually a joyful time of the year when people come together, celebrate and exchange gifts. Sometimes gift giving can include the giving of pets.
A longstanding belief,...
OPINION: Child poverty needs to be addressed
It would seem that some don’t think child poverty is a problem in Fall River because it is a wealthy community. At least that’s the vibe I get from the coffee shops, talking to...
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...
COLUMN: Ask the Vet with Dr. Juanita Ashton, Elmsdale Vet
Jessica Bennett: How do we heal rough pads on our dog's paws? Is it normal for dogs to get rough pads in winter?
Dr. Juanita: Thanks Jessica for the great question! Many pet...
COLUMN: the Financial Media can be harmful to your wealth
By Jennifer Rideout, Wealth Advisor, Assante
Nowadays, it’s pretty much impossible to avoid talk of the markets. There are 24/7 cable channels devoted to investing and business, newspaper articles and internet coverage. The wall-to-wall talk...
OP-ED: Restrictions frustrating, challenging
HALIFAX: The following is an excerpt of the speech given by Dr. Robert Strang, Chief medical officer of health for N.S., during the COVID19 briefing.
“If this pattern continues, we may be able to lift...
COLUMN: Three easy ways to keep healthy and Safe at Home
by Joni Snair, PT, Founder/Owner & Physiotherapist, Safe at Home Physiotherapy
Gyms are closed, bubbles are shrinking, but the weather is getting nice and we all want to get out. So how do we stay...
OP-ED: Modernizing municipal services: A step forward for Nova Scotia
By Brenda Chisholm-Beaton, President, Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities (NSFM) and Mayor of the Town of Port Hawkesbury. NSFM is the legislated voice of all 49 Nova Scotia Municipalities.
As Bill 340 progresses through the...