Shubenacadie Sam to make annual weather prognostication
SHUBENACADIE: With a bevy activities planned at Shubenacadie WIldlife Park, Shubenacadie Sam, will signal Feb. 2 whether it’s time to put away the shovels or keep them out for another…
N.S. marks Red Tape awareness week
HALIFAX: According to a provincial release, Nova Scotia continues to reduce red tape in healthcare, housing and to support businesses as it marks the Canadian Federation of Independent Business’s Red…
Pilot program for YourHealthNS announced
From a press release HALIFAX: About 12,000 patients at four clinics across the province will have access to their medical records through the YourHealthNS app in a new pilot project.…
ADVERTORIAL: Mortgage rate card from Darren Aiken
The following is an ADVERTORIAL from: EAST HANTS: Here are the mortgage rates as supplied by Darren Aiken with Mortgage Intelligence: The above was an ADVERTORIAL from:
Environment Canada issues Winter Storm watch for Jan. 28-Jan. 29
ENFIELD/FALL RIVER: A winter storm watch has been issued by Environment Canada. On their website at 3:43 p.m. on Jan. 27, Environment Canada posted about the forecasted winter storm for…
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…
IWK getting more local food, province says
HALIFAX: Patients and staff at IWK Health in Halifax can expect more local healthy vegetables, fruit, meat and fish on the menu as the hospital joins a provincial pilot program…
East Hants paramedics honoured with Exemplary Service Medals
ENFIELD/HRM: Two well-liked and well-respected paramedics were recognized posthumously alongside their colleagues. In total, 13 current and five former paramedics (two posthumously) were awarded Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medals…
Police report trend of large purchases made with stolen credit cards in Nova Scotia
HRM: The provincial RCMP’s Commercial Crime Section has identified a recent trend in the Nova Scotia where vendors have been receiving large-volume or expensive orders for tires and other high-value…
Province announces more supports for families of children with autism
From a press release: HALIFAX/EAST HANTS: Many Nova Scotians who have a child with autism can apply for up to $3,000 to cover the costs of equipment, supplies and other…