Health and Wellness

**** COMMUNITY SERVICES Release Youth Outreach Programs Expanding—————————————————————-Nova Scotia youth who are struggling, marginalized and at-risk need more access to supports in their communities to help them grow, develop, stay safe and have more opportunities for their future.That is why the Youth Outreach program, which delivers services that support the health, safety and well-being of...

**** NSHA Media Release Water testing resumes at Nova Scotia Health facilities, Jan. 25 The Environmental Services Laboratory at the QEII Health Sciences Centre will resume accepting water samples for testing from municipal, registered, and private water supply owners, starting Monday, January 25. The water testing service was temporarily suspended in order to create capacity for COVID-19...

**** PREMIER’S OFFICE Media Release Organ and Tissue Donation Law Now in Effect—————————————————————-At any given time in Nova Scotia, there are more than 100 people waiting for a lifesaving or life-changing transplant. That is why Nova Scotia passed the Human Organ and Tissue Donation Act, which takes effect today, Jan. 18.A key part of the...

**** Recall via Health Canada Yeti 25A Fast Charge Power Supplies recalled due to Fire Hazard Product description: This recall involves all Yeti 25A Fast Charge power supplies with model number 98080.The power supply is an accessory to and is used for faster recharging of Goal Zero’s Yeti power stations. It comes with a standard 100-240v...

**** Recall via Health Canada Piller’s brand Oven Roasted Turkey Breast recalled due to pieces of plastic Oven Roasted Turkey Breast Brand name: Piller’s Common name: Oven Roasted Turkey Breast Size: 375 g Code(s) on product: Best Before 2021 JA 27 EST 550 Check to see if you have the recalled products in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out...

**** Recall via Health Canada Hampton Bay Mara 54-inch Ceiling Fans in Matte White and Matte Black recalled due to injury hazard Common name: Hampton Bay Mara 54-inch Ceiling Fans in Matte White and Matte Black Product description: This recall involves the Hampton Bay Mara 54-inch Ceiling Fans in Matte White and Matte Black. The affected fans...

**** Recall via Health Canada Certain Assala, Compliments, The Deli-Shop, and Levitts brands deli meat products recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes The food recall warning issued on December 15, 2020 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation. Levitts Foods (Canada)...

**** JUSTICE Media Release Collaborative Supports and Housing for Women at Risk—————————————————————-Enhanced access to housing and supports can help women overcome barriers and make positive changes in their lives.With a total investment of $360,000 to the Elizabeth Fry Society’s Holly House for the next two years, more women in conflict with the law will have...

**** Recall via Health Canada President’s Choice brand spread and dip products recalled due to spoilage Roasted Garlic Mayo Spread Brand name: President’s Choice Common name: Roasted Garlic Mayo Spread Size: 300 ml Code(s) on product: 2021 JN 05 UPC: 0 60383 99517 1 Not-So-Secret Spread and Dip Brand name: President’s Choice Common name: Not-So-Secret Spread and Dip Size: 300 ml Code(s) on product: 2021 MA...

**** Recall via Health Canada Can-Am Off-Road Screw Jack recalled due to injury hazard Common name: Can-Am Off-Road Screw Jack sold as an accessory for Maverick X3 side-by-side vehicles. Product description: This recall involves the Can-Am Off-Road screw jack sold as an accessory for Maverick X3 side-by-side vehicles. It features an integrated support base and two fixed...