Imagine having the results of your bloodwork, X-rays, prescriptions, and medical history available on one computerized health record that travels with you to appointments — whether in person or online — to see a family doctor or a specialist, and which will remain accessible if your doctor retires and you’re lucky enough to find another...
Those darn kids today. And yesterday. And decades ago
Morning File, Tuesday, August 23, 2022
News 1. RCMP response to mass murders was “awesome” retired assistant commissioner says This item is written by Tim Bousquet. Yesterday, RCMP Assistant Commissioner (retired) Lee Bergerman testified at the proceedings of the Mass Casualty Commission. Bergerman was the highest ranking RCMP officer in Nova Scotia at the time of the mass murders of April […]
The dreadful and dangerous habits of Nova Scotian drivers
Morning File, Wednesday, August 17, 2022
News 1. Nova Scotia Power, province discussing how to reduce rate shock from soaring fuel costs “The Utility and Review Board (UARB) has approved a request by Nova Scotia Power to delay the filing of its 2022 fuel costs update from August 19 to September 2 so the company and provincial government can continue discussions about […]
Some Nova Scotians turning to ‘Your Doctors Online’ app for quick primary care access
When Debbie Smith’s daughter began struggling with some physical issues at the end of May, she brought her to see their family doctor. But the Cole Harbour mother said their doctor was dismissive of the issue and they left frustrated with no resolution. When her daughter’s health didn’t improve, Smith knew she had to do […]
Grants for seniors, gold mining, the premier’s ‘friends,’ and more from Question Period
Starting September 1, seniors who live on less than $37,500 a year will be able to apply for a $750 non-taxable grant from the provincial government. Seniors and Long-term Care Minister Barbara Adams says between 60,000 and 70,000 Nova Scotians should be eligible for the grant. Unlike the previous senior care grant introduced last spring, […]
Behind the backlogs: waiting and waiting some more for health care
Morning File, Wednesday, July 27, 2022
News 1. Vandalism threatens trees at Public Gardens Ever heard of girdling? You might know it by another name: ring-barking. For those unfamiliar, it’s the act of removing a strip of bark from the entire circumference of a tree trunk or branch. This creates a bark-free ring on a tree; everything above that ring will […]
Halifax councillors consider letter in support of abortion access
Pending approval from all of regional council, Halifax Mayor Mike Savage may write a letter to the federal health minister “opposing any bill or motion that is intended to restrict abortion or reduce access to abortions in Canada.” Council’s Executive Standing Committee recommended in favour of the letter at its meeting on Monday, forwarding a […]
Planes, trains, and automobiles: pick your poison with travel this summer
Morning File, Wednesday, July 13, 2022
News 1. ‘A greedy, overbearing, little bastard’: the life of a terrible man, from university ‘asshole’ to mass murderer Note: This article includes detailed descriptions of violence. Yesterday, we published four articles from the Mass Casualty Commission, which continues this week. First, Tim Bousquet had this story about GW’s violence towards and manipulation […]
Frequent closures of emergency department at Hants Community Hospital expected this summer
Residents living in and around Windsor can expect to see frequent closures of the emergency department at the Hants Community Hospital over the next two months. Dr. Cathryn Smith, chief of staff at the Hants Community Hospital, said there are 27 shifts for which no emergency department doctor is available and that will mean closing […]
Taking the first steps on the drastic plastic problem
Morning File, Wednesday, June 22, 2022
News 1. RCMP Commissioner tried to “jeopardize” mass murder investigation to advance federal gun control efforts The latest string of shootings south of the border, Uvalde and Buffalo chief among them, has stirred up the same debates in the United States this past month. More gun control versus freedom to live (and die) as Americans […]
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