Health and Wellness

**** HRM Media Release Helping address homelessness The Halifax Regional Municipality recognizes that all residents deserve a home.  While the province is responsible to lead addressing homelessness in all of Nova Scotia’s municipalities, the Halifax Regional Municipality also has an important role to play – and is committed to applying resources to support efforts aimed at...

**** NSHA Media Release Atlantic Provinces Partner to Create Atlantic Clinical Trials Network​ Senior leaders from the four Atlantic provinces are jointly announcing the Atlantic Clinical Trials Network (ACTN) later today at the BIO International Convention in San Diego, the world’s largest event focused on biotechnology. ​ The network leverages regional collaboration, provincial leadership, entrepreneurial...

**** Recall via Health Canada Alasko brand IQF Whole Raspberries recalled due to norovirus Issue Alasko brand IQF Whole Raspberries recalled due to norovirus. The recalled product has been sold in Quebec, Ontario and Nova Scotia. What you should do If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor Check...

**** CNS Media Release Government Covers Planned School Milk Price Increase ————————————————- Amid rising food costs, the government will cover a planned price increase in the School Milk Program to ensure milk stays affordable for families when students return to classrooms in September. “The rising cost of food is a real challenge for many Nova...

**** Info via Bedford Volunteer Firefighters These are the top ten ways home fires start, be aware of them and look out for these in your own home in order to prevent a fire hazard.   1. Cooking equipment When a pot or pan overheats or splatters it can take seconds to cause a fire...

**** Recall via Health Canada Activity Loops recalled due to choking hazard Issue Tubes on the activity toy may come loose, releasing small parts that are a choking hazard.   As of May 13, 2022, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada. In the Unites States, the company has received 3 reports of incidents and no reports of injuries.   Affected products This...

**** CNS Media Release Small Option Home in Dartmouth Ready to Welcome Residents The Province continues to move people in the Disability Support Program into communities with the establishment of a new small option home in Dartmouth. The renovated property, bright and inviting, will soon be home to three people living with disabilities. The fully...

**** Recall via Health Canada Spirit Halloween 48” Black Light Fixture with Bulb recalled due to potential fire and burn hazard Issue The black light bulb may fail, posing a potential risk of fire or burns.   As of April 8, 2022 the company has received no reports of incidents in Canada, and no reports...

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release   New Family Doctor Funding Model Pilot Project ———————————————————- A new funding model for family doctors is designed to encourage more team-based care and to make it easier for patients to get the care they need, when and where they need it. Doctors Nova Scotia and the government worked together to...

**** CNS Media Release Province Provides Funding to Seniors Initiatives —————————————————————- NOTE: A list of funded projects is at the end of this news release. —————————————————————- The government is providing funding for 12 innovative projects to support seniors in their homes and communities. Seniors and Long-Term Care Minister Barbara Adams announced today, June 9, an...