HRCE, CCRCE, CSAP announce school closures for Feb. 5
HRM/EAST HANTS: The snowy weekend weather that has lingered into the start of the week has forced schools to close for the day, Feb. 5. On Sunday afternoon, Halifax Regional…
Chender: NDP would prioritize housing for Nova Scotians if they formed government
FALL RIVER: The Nova Scotia NDP are ready to go to battle for Nova Scotians. That’s the messaging Leader Claudia Chender brought to the caucus retreat the party had for…
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.…
Province announces new approach for grief, bereavement, emotional wellness services
HALIFAX: A not-for-profit organization with a three-decade history in Nova Scotia will co-ordinate a new approach to grief, bereavement and emotional wellness support. The Nova Scotia Hospice Palliative Care Association…
Halfway there: Dave Gunning Zero Hunger Fund reaches halfway mark to $100,000 goal
HALIFAX: The Rural Communities Foundation of Nova Scotia (RCFNS) is in the second phase of the “Dave Gunning Zero Hunger Campaign“, an ambitious endeavour to address and eradicate food insecurity…
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…
Classified leads way among local ECMA-nominated artists
CHARLOTTETOWN, PEI: Four musicians from the Waverley, Enfield, and Fall River area have been nominated for multiple East Coast Music Awards. The East Coast Music Association announced the nominees for…
Program aimed at those at very high risk of developing lung cancer launched in N.S.
From a press release HALIFAX: A new screening program will help save lives by preventing lung cancer and finding it earlier. The Lung Screening Program, which includes clinical assessment and…
COLUMN: Enhancing Cancer Care for Nova Scotians
The following is a column submitted by the office of Premier Tim Houston to media. Enhancing Cancer Care for Nova Scotians “Cancer” is a word we hear far too often.…