More Help for Families of Children with Autism
**** CNS Media Release More Help for Families of Children with Autism ——————————————— Many Nova Scotians who have a child with autism can apply for up to $3,000 to cover the costs of equipment, supplies and other expenses. The new one-time Autism Family Support Fund is available to lower-income families with an autistic child 16...
Dozens of dippers took an icy plunge into a lake in Dartmouth earlier
Darkside dippers dive deep into the freeze Dozens of dippers took an icy plunge into a lake in Dartmouth earlier. This increasingly popular activity is said to be good for both mind and body, relieving stress, and aches. Ofcourse, it isn’t as easy as it looks. It is always a good idea to research and...
Mobile primary care clinics in Central Zone, Jan. 20 – 21
**** NSHA Media Release Mobile primary care clinics in Central Zone, Jan. 20 – 21 Nova Scotia Health’s mobile primary care clinics have the following upcoming clinic dates: Tacoma Family Medicine Walk-in Clinic 58 Tacoma Dr., Dartmouth Saturday, Jan. 20 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21 from 9 a.m. to 1...
Mobile primary care clinics in Central Zone
**** NSHA Media Release Mobile primary care clinics in Central Zone Nova Scotia Health’s mobile primary care clinics have the following upcoming clinic dates: Cobequid Community Health Centre 40 Freer Ln., Lower Sackville Saturday, Jan. 20 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tacoma Family Medicine Walk-in...
Lung Screening Program Launches
***** CNS Media Release Lung Screening Program Launches ————————————————————————————————————— 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 computerized tomography (CT) scans, targets people at very high risk of developing lung cancer. The program also provides information about lung...
Municipality will not be conducting ice thickness testing
**** HRM Media Release Municipality will not be conducting ice thickness testing The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that it will no longer conduct the ice thickness testing program. Residents are reminded that the Canadian Red Cross recommends that ice be at least 15 cm thick for individual skating, and at least 20 cm...
Various parfait and yogurt bowls recalled due to Salmonella
**** Recall via Health Canada Various parfait and yogurt bowls recalled due to Salmonella Issue The affected products are being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. These products were made using granola recalled by Quaker Canada on January 11, 2024. Affected products Brand Product Size UPC Codes Additional Information None (Loblaw) Dragon Fruit Parfait 250...
Quaker brand granola bars and cereals and Cap’n Crunch brand Treat Bars – Berry Bar recalled due to Salmonella
**** Recall via Health Canada Quaker brand granola bars and cereals and Cap’n Crunch brand Treat Bars – Berry Bar recalled due to Salmonella Issue The affected products are being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination Affected products Product Size UPC Codes Cap’n Crunch Treat Bars – Berry Bar 110 g (5...
Mobile primary care clinic in Dartmouth
**** NSHA Media Release Mobile primary care clinic in Dartmouth Nova Scotia Health’s mobile primary care clinic is going to be in Dartmouth this weekend. Tacoma Family Medicine Walk-in Clinic 58 Tacoma Drive Saturday, January 13, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, January 14, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is a drop-in...
ÅSKSTORM 40W USB charger dark grey NA recalled due to thermal burn and electric shock hazards
**** Recall via Health Canada ÅSKSTORM 40W USB charger dark grey NA recalled due to thermal burn and electric shock hazards Issue Wear and tear of the power cable may pose thermal burn and shock hazards to consumers. As of January 3, 2024, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada...