OP-ED: Panel of Nova Scotians provides 25 recommendations to improve health care in N.S.
By Ruth Lavergne and Tara Kiran
We all have family, friends, colleagues and neighbours who have been waiting to find a family doctor or nurse practitioner and struggling to access the health care they need...
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...
COLUMN: Minister Wong makes statement on National Indigenous History Month
The following is a statement from Brian Wong, Minister of L’nu Affairs.
June is National Indigenous History Month, an opportunity to celebrate the historic and modern contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people throughout...
COLUMN: Year-end message from Premier Tim Houston
The following was submitted to N.S. media by Premier Tim Houston's office:
My motto for healthcare – and my message to leaders in the sector – is more, faster.Do more. Go faster. That’s what Nova...
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: Wealth advice from Jennifer Rideout, Assante Capital
Only Take Risks Worth Taking
It’s a truism of investing: there’s a trade-off between the risk you take and the reward you might receive. The safer the investment, the lower the probable return, and vice...
COLUMN: MP’s News & Views with Darrell Samson
The following is the monthly column from Sackville-Preston-Chezzetcook MP Darrell Samson.
EASTER
I would like to wish everyone in the riding a very Happy Easter!
HEALTHCARE
I was delighted to join Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to deliver...
COLUMN: Clearing up the misinformation about MAID and mental disorders
The following Opinion/Column piece was submitted to us by Helen Long, CEO, Dying With Dignity Canada.
(The opinions expressed in this piece do not reflect the views of the Laker News.)
On March 17, 2024,...
OP-ED: Providers speak up for health care, patients
The following is an OP-ED by Premier Tim Houston:
Over the last few days, Health and Wellness Minister Michelle Thompson, our health leadership team and I have been touring the province, meeting with front-line health-care...
MPs News and Views with Darrell Samson
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HAPPY NEW YEAR!
On behalf of myself and my team, I would like to extend good wishes to everyone in the riding for 2023. We have changed and adapted...