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Halifax, Nova Scotia · HalifaxNova Scotians who want to help during natural disasters will be able to sign up for a new volunteer corps called the Nova Scotia Guard. Premier Tim Houston said today that anyone with usable skills can register with the province. The guard will be overseen by the new Department of Emergency Management, which would replace the existing Emergency Management Office.See the Story
Nova Scotia to create new volunteer 'guard' corps for emergencies
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Work · HalifaxWork includes crisis management, reducing access to uniforms, vehicles, and better responses to gender-based, intimate partner violence.
To access this post, you must purchase a membership plan or log into an existing membership. The post Nova Scotia RCMP release strategy, update on progress since MCC report appeared first on Halifax Examiner.See the Story
Nova Scotia RCMP release strategy, update on progress since MCC report - Halifax Examiner
Carbon Tax · YarmouthCHRONICLE — The current battle between federal Conservatives and Liberals over the carbon tax is leading us straight to the same wall as climate change. Beyond the ideological rhetorics, this tariff on pollution is still necessary.See the Story
Superficial carbon pricing numbers fighting - March 28, 2024
Halifax, Nova Scotia · HalifaxMeet Ivy: stress detector (Picture: SWNS) Dogs could soon sniff out an oncoming post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) flashback after a pair of pooches were trained to smell stress on survivors’ breath. A pilot study has shown that our four-legged friends can be taught to recognise the scent of trauma reactions. Scientists say the breakthrough will make PTSD assistance dogs more effective. PTSD is a mental health condition that’s triggered by a …See the Story
Stress-detecting dogs learn to sniff out PTSD
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Nova Scotia · Nova ScotiaCourtnee Peddle is a single mother of two boys. She says it's been impossible to find child care for her 12-year-old son Hunter, who has autism. She said three local child-care facilities have told her they don't have the resources to look after Hunter.See the Story
N.S. parents struggle to find child care for kids with disabilities
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Justin Trudeau · Nova ScotiaPrime Minister Justin Trudeau has challenged premiers who oppose the federal carbon tax to come up with a credible alternative. Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston says the province is considering taking him up on the offer. Houston has been steadfast that the province does not need a consumer price on carbon because of a variety of measures.See the Story
Opposition leaders call on premier to submit a new provincial carbon tax plan to Ottawa
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Nova Scotia · Nova ScotiaCrown corporation Build Nova Scotia wants to put 140 new parking spots on the Garrison Grounds. The open lot would partly make up for the loss of the Robie Street parkade at the Halifax Infirmary. That parking structure is marked for demolition to make way for the redevelopment of the Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre.See the Story
Parks Canada asked to expand Citadel Hill parking lot for Halifax health-care workers
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