Addressing Homelessness in Rural Nova Scotia
**** COMMUNITY SERVICES Release Addressing Homelessness in Rural Nova Scotia ———————————————————– Emergency interim funding will stabilize rural emergency shelters run by seven organizations across the province and ensure more access to housing and services this winter. “Homelessness is not just an urban problem,” said Karla MacFarlane, Minister of Community Services. “We are making investments that...
Anecdote Autumn Glass Double Wick Candles recalled due to Fire and Laceration Hazards
**** Recall via Health Canada Anecdote Autumn Glass Double Wick Candles recalled due to Fire and Laceration Hazards Affected products This recall involves Anecdote Autumn Glass Candles in the scents ‘Fireside Chats,’ ‘Weekend Getaway,’ ‘Sweater Weather,’ and ‘Fall Feels.” The candle’s scent and “Anecdote Candles for Anthropologie” are printed on a label on the side of...
Independent legal advice for adult survivors of sexual assault
**** NS Government Release Independent legal advice for adult survivors of sexual assault The Independent Legal Advice (ILA) program provides free, independent legal advice to adult survivors of sexual assault. The program respects survivors’ privacy and their right to make their own decisions. 211 Nova Scotia provides program registration and participants will not be identified...
New Equipment Modernizes Ambulance Fleet
**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release New Equipment Modernizes Ambulance Fleet —————————————————————– The government is investing another $3.5 million to install state-of-the-art equipment in more ambulances in Nova Scotia, making them safer for patients and paramedics. The purchase of 78 power stretchers and 65 power loaders means that by the end of the year all Emergency Health...
New Licence Allows Paramedic Graduates to Work Sooner
**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release New Licence Allows Paramedic Graduates to Work Sooner ————————————————————————————————— A new temporary licence will mean graduating paramedics can start working in their field sooner, thanks to a new policy approved by the College of Paramedics of Nova Scotia. Graduates of Medavie HealthEd’s Primary Care Paramedic Program within Nova Scotia and equivalent...
Nova Scotia Health urges unobstructed hospital access for patients, health care workers, during planned protests
**** NSHA Media Release Nova Scotia Health urges unobstructed hospital access for patients, health care workers, during planned protests Nova Scotia Health is aware of protest events planned across the province over the next few days, specifically on Saturday, Feb. 12. The protests are expected to involve large trucks and other vehicles and will result...
N.S. participates in Wear Red Canada event to raise awareness about women’s heart health
**** NSHA Media Release N.S. participates in Wear Red Canada event to raise awareness about women’s heart health On Sunday, Feb. 13 Canadians are invited to wear red in recognition of the national Wear Red Canada campaign aimed at raising awareness about women’s heart health. To celebrate this national event and learn more about women’s heart health...
Public Safety Personnel Online Therapy Program Launches
**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Public Safety Personnel Online Therapy Program Launches ——————————————————————– A new program aimed at improving the mental health of Nova Scotia’s first responders and other public safety personnel launched today, February 8. PSPNET, a free, confidential program is designed for paramedics, police, firefighters, correctional workers, search and rescue, 911 operators, border services...
With the recent outbreak of Avian Influenza across the Maritimes, Hope for Wildlife would like to pass on some information and preventative measures that should be taken to help stop the spread of the virus
**** Info via Hope for Wildlife With the recent outbreak of Avian Influenza across the Maritimes, Hope for Wildlife would like to pass on some information and preventative measures that should be taken to help stop the spread of the virus. The Avian Influenza is highly pathogenic and targets the respiratory and digestive systems of...
Province Adding 500 More New Long-Term Care Beds, Work Continues on 27 Facilities
**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Province Adding 500 More New Long-Term Care Beds, Work Continues on 27 Facilities —————————————————————– NOTE: A list of the 27 long-term care facilities currently in development is at the end of this news release. —————————————————————– The Province will add 500 new beds in the long-term care system and is following...