Doctor retention is a challenge for some rural towns in Nova Scotia, but Cheticamp, N.S., has managed to keep doctors around thanks to community roots and doctor supports.
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Nova Scotia agrees to cover man’s $900K cancer treatment in Boston
Stephen Saunders and his family learned Wednesday that the Nova Scotia government has agreed to pay for CAR-T cell therapy, a treatment that would genetically modify his T-cells so they target and kill his cancer cells.
Nova Scotia to allow ‘X’ as sex option on birth certificates
Nova Scotians who don’t exclusively identify as male or female will have the option of choosing “X” on their birth certificates under changes proposed by the province.
Nova Scotia school teacher denied 18-month parental leave
Lori-Anne Mikkelson of Porters Lake, N.S., hoped to take advantage of 18 months of parental leave after her third son was born, but has learned it is not available to everyone in Nova Scotia. The federal government changed the rules around parental leave last year.
Nova Scotia goes against advice on cannabis from public health officials again
The cannabis bill the McNeil government is currently moving through the House isn’t as restrictive as the province’s own public health experts recommended, CBC News has confirmed.
Elderly Nova Scotia couple reunited in same nursing home following appeal
After spending nine months apart, Edwin and Marjorie Crossland were reunited in the same nursing home. The Nova Scotia Health Authority previously evaluated them for different levels of care.
Nova Scotia to test foreign-trained family doctors in 2019
The government of Nova Scotia has approved a long-awaited program to test foreign-trained family physicians in an effort to make a dent in the doctor shortage.
Diagnosing cancer in the ER is all too common, says Doctors Nova Scotia
Dave Doucette’s harrowing experience of being diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer after multiple visits to the emergency department should be a wake up call, say Nova Scotia opposition leaders.
Chance to enjoy fine malts as the GLEN SCOTIA whisky grand tour comes to Borough Market
Award-winning distiller Glen Scotia promises a warm welcome for enthusiasts during its Glen Scotia Grand Tour in Borough Market until Saturday (March 17). The experience includes sampling whisky-based cocktails and canapes, inspired by local producers and superior single malt tastings of a variety of expressions from the independent distiller. Each space in the event had […]
Nova Scotia should investigate whether faulty hair test for drugs tore families apart: lawyer
Nova Scotia’s Department of Community Services used faulty drug tests for years in hundreds of child protection cases, but the minister says the department will only review cases if families request it.
