Ask the Vet with Dr. Juanita Ashton
The Importance of Positive Vet Visits
ELMSDALE: Coming to the vet can be so stressful for some pets! Over the years, we have been perfecting our knowledge and skills in low stress handling here at...
COLUMN: News worth sharing from House of Assembly
The following is the monthly column submitted by Premier Tim Houston to media
Fall is a busy time of year for Nova Scotians. For the government, it means heading back to the House of Assembly.
I’m...
COLUMN: Wealth advice from Jennifer Rideout, Assante Capital
Active Investing, Passive Investing, or Both?
It’s a big debate in the world of finance: Should you be a Passive or Active investor? There are good arguments on both sides, but like many things in...
#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: Building Nova Scotia, Faster
The following is the monthly column submitted to The Laker News and other media by Premier Tim Houston.
Our government is building Nova Scotia, faster.
Nova Scotia is a different province than it was 20, 10...
OP-ED: N.S. moving in right direction regarding Active Transportation
Submitted by Bicycle N.S.
After a year of unprecedented growth in cycling in Nova Scotia, albeit during an unprecedented year of change, Bicycle Nova Scotia (BNS) is pleased to see the Provincial Government take a...
COLUMN: Healthcare recruitment efforts paying off
The following is the monthly column from Premier Tim Houston
It’s no secret we need more people working in healthcare. Recruitment and retention are the biggest challenges facing our system. It impacts how quickly Nova Scotians...
MP’s News & Views: Holiday greetings from MP Darrell Samson
THE YEAR IN REVIEW
As 2021 draws to a close, there is much to reflect on. It was another difficult year for many people in our riding as we faced ongoing challenges from the pandemic....
HEALEY: NSians are better than plate-shaming stories
The number of stories about people being plate shamed for being outside the Atlantic Bubble and driving throughout N.S., N.B., PEI or NL have been outstanding.
Specifically in N.S., I know of five families who...
COLUMN: YourHealthNS – Healthcare in your hands
The following is a column submitted to media by Premier Tim Houston's office.
Nova Scotians have many ways to access healthcare. With virtual care, pharmacies, walk-in clinics, mobile clinics, primary care clinics, urgent treatment centres...