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Nova Scotia COVID deaths math: 59+2=53 – Halifax Examiner
December 4, 2023 Also: ‘green hydrogen’ hype makes little sense; death in a tent city; Blue Mountain-Birch Cove lakes lawsuit advances; Tim missed out on April Wine “To be clear,” Acting Halifax Police Chief Don MacLean said, being all too clear during a Halifax board of police commissioners meeting last week, “if this board could […]
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Nova Scotia Recognizes World AIDS Day
December 1, 2023 At Province House today, December 1, Nova Scotia joins organizations across the planet marking World AIDS Day by flying a white flag with a red ribbon. This year, to mark the pivotal role communities have had in shaping HIV/AIDS response, the global theme is “Let communities lead.” “Those infected with HIV/AIDS still […]
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Nunatsiavut Assembly enacts Helmets Act
November 30, 2023 The Nunatsiavut Assembly has passed legislation concerning the use of helmets by operators and passengers of off-road vehicles on Labrador Inuit Lands. The Helmets Act, effective as of November 20, 2023, states that operators or passengers of off-road vehicles or passengers being towed by an off-road vehicle are not required to wear […]
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Suicide Crisis Helpline 9-8-8 Launches
November 30, 2023 Nova Scotians thinking about attempting suicide or worried about someone else who may be thinking about suicide now have another place to turn to for help. The new 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline provides urgent, live, trauma-informed support by phone and text 24 hours a day, every day of the year. As of […]
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Minister Pike Announces Recipients of 2023-24 Age-Friendly Newfoundland and Labrador Communities Program
November 28, 2023 Where and how we live and work, and what supports we have access to, has a strong influence on our health and well-being. As part of the Provincial Government’s focus on well-being to become a healthier province, today 16 communities/organizations were announced as recipients of the 2023-24 Age-Friendly Newfoundland and Labrador Communities […]
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NL Health Services launches mobile primary health clinic – NTV
November 16, 2023 NL Health Services has launched the first mobile primary health clinic service for the province in New-Wes-Valley. This mobile primary health clinic will be open to scheduled patients on Saturday, November 18 and Sunday, November 19, at the Dr. Y. K. Jeon Kittiwake Health Centre. The mobile clinics have a collaborative team […]
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Government of Canada Improves Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health Services
From: Health Canada November 15, 2023 Everyone, regardless of their sexual or gender identity, has the right to be their authentic self, which includes having access to the care that they need to lead a happy and healthy life. This is especially true for members of underserved communities including 2SLGBTQI+, Indigenous and racialized communities, newcomers, […]
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Get moving and apply for Active Transportation funds by December 1
Nov 15, 2023 The Active Transportation Fund is offering $5 million to grow PEI’s active transportation network. Indigenous and municipal governments and community groups are encouraged to apply to the Active Transportation Fund by December 1, 2023. “The fund is making a positive difference in the lives of Islanders by creating more and improved options […]
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Seniors’ Advocate NL Releases What Golden Years? Report
November 14, 2023 Today, Susan Walsh, Seniors’ Advocate for Newfoundland and Labrador, released a report titled What Golden Years? The report is a first step in attempting to address the cost of living challenges identified by seniors through an extensive consultation process that heard from approximately 1,400 seniors. Thirty-two per cent (32%) of seniors throughout […]
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Canadian Partnership Against Cancer convenes national Summit to drive action on elimination of cervical cancer
Summit to advance and inspire progress toward Canada’s goal of eliminating cervical cancer by 2040 November 14, 2023 (Halifax) – Canada has a goal to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040. To help ensure that goal is met, the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer is convening over 150 decision-makers, healthcare professionals, patients, community and equity partners, and […]
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