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Killam reports 'largest rental gains' on new leases in company's history in most recent update
Halifax-based landlord Killam Apartment REIT recorded the "largest rental gains" in company history for when new tenants move into an apartment, according to its financial report for the quarter ending Sept. 30.
First N.S. gender-affirming top surgery program now in place with 2 dedicated surgeons
For the first time, Nova Scotia Health has a dedicated gender-affirming top surgery program with specifically trained surgeons who have a mandate to provide the care. Two surgeons have been recruited for the program in the last two years.
Most young people didn't vote in the last N.S. election. Advocates are working to change that
Advocates are working to improve youth voter turnout in this provincial election. The last time Nova Scotians went to the polls in 2021, young people aged 18-34 had the lowest voter turnout.
Early childhood education students say NSCC Africentric program has changed their lives
On Friday, Early Childhood Education students with the Nova Scotia Community College's Africentric cohort gathered to celebrate. They marked the end of a two-year program.
Atlantic Indigenous health research network receives $4M from Ottawa
The Wabanaki-Labrador Indigenous Health Research Network has had its funding renewed by the federal government for another five years. The network aims to improve the health of Indigenous peoples and build capacity for Indigenous health research in the Atlantic region.
Just 27% of N.S. roads were in 'good' or better condition in 2022: Statistics Canada
New data from Statistics Canada shows the majority of Nova Scotia’s public roads are crumbling and may be in worse condition when compared to Canada overall.
$1.2M needed to continue turning historic Khyber building into community hub
The Turret Arts Space Society needs $1.2 million in the near-term to continue its goal of turning the historic Khyber building into an accessible arts and cultural hub in Halifax. Millions of dollars more are need after that.
'Something we may never see the likes of again here': how a small N.S. publisher made its mark
Gaspereau Press is a small, beloved publisher in Kentville, N.S., that was established in 1997 and has become known for the design and quality of its books. But its founders have announced they'll be stepping away and that Gaspereau will be changing hands and moving to New Brunswick.
Mentorship network for Indigenous students in Atlantic Canada sees funding applications double
The Atlantic Indigenous Mentorship Network was formed in 2017 and aims to mentor Indigenous post-secondary students and advance Indigenous health research. It initially had seven people apply for grant funding. Now, the network's lead says it receives upwards of 18 applications each year.
About 70% of N.S. dentists participating in Canadian Dental Care Plan, but concerns remain
More than 400 Nova Scotia dentists and specialists are participating in the new Canadian Dental Care Plan as of Sept. 19. The Nova Scotia Dental Association said feedback on the program has generally been positive so far.