Spring legislative session concludes; province touts more solutions for healthcare as a result
From a press release:
HALIFAX: Historic investment to improve healthcare and new legislation to get more Nova Scotians faster access to care were highlights of the spring legislative session that closed April 12.
The Patient...
From the Cruiser – Nov. 15, 2023
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ENFIELD: Over the past week, officers with the East Hants RCMP responded to 140 calls for service.
The following are some of the highlighted calls as provided by Const. Preston Burns, Community...
More than $600,000 invested into community projects aimed at keeping older NSians healthy, active
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is investing just over $600,000 in projects to help older Nova Scotians stay healthy, active and socially connected in their communities, the province announced March 14.
Seniors and Long-Term Care Minister Barbara...
N.S. investing $3.2 million for more mental health and addictions supports for youth, caregivers
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is investing $3.2 million to provide young Nova Scotians and their families easier access to mental health and addictions support.
Brian Comer, Minister responsible for the Office of Addictions and Mental Health,...
Dr. Strang inaugural recipient of award in his name
HALIFAX: The province's Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Robert Strang, is being recognized for his leadership and dedication during the COVID-19 pandemic with a new award named in his honour.
The Dr. Robert...
Expanded programs support inclusion, diverse healthcare workforce
HALIFAX: Two community organizations in Halifax are expanding programs to better serve and support Halifax’s diverse healthcare workforce, with support from the Office of Healthcare Professionals Recruitment (OHPR) Community Fund.“Supporting our healthcare workers as...
Streatch addresses online concern over financial support for LHS, MRHS graduations
FALL RIVER: After some online concerns were posted about Councillor Steve Streatch’s use of money from his district account, he reached out to The Laker News to set the record straight.
The issue comes from...
Supporters of new accessible bleachers at Lockview High recognized
FALL RIVER: Supporters and donors towards the new bleachers got to have a close up look at them recently and see the donor wall installed to show their support.
Lockview High invited some of the...
Fall River-area scouts enjoy winter fun in Chaswood
The following has been submitted by the 1st Riverlake Scouts
CHASWOOD: The 1st Riverlake Scouts were back outside for another adventure recently at the Chaswood Educational Woodlot. They packed in a variety of activities into...
Local community groups receive provincial investment from Community Generator Program
WELLINGTON/MOUNT UNIACKE: Eight community organizations in the Stewiacke, Wellington, Indian Brook, Nine Mile River, and Mount Uniacke areas are among 180 that will benefit from more than $5.8 million from the province.
The investments to...