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Dalhousie University to provide free pads and tampons in washrooms
Dalhousie University is supplying free menstrual pads and tampons in over 100 washrooms across its four campuses. The supplies will be in men's, women's and gender-neutral bathrooms, and there will be no limit on the amount of supplies students can take.
New Dalhousie clinic serves people who can't afford therapy for mental health
The Nova Scotia government is partnering with Dalhousie University to provide free mental health services to members of underserved or vulnerable populations. Clinical psychology PhD students will work under the supervision of registered clinical psychologists in the training clinic.
New Lunenburg radio licence might be the last in years as Ottawa renews broadcasting rules
Scott Clements's life dream is to own a radio station. But his broadcasting licence might be one of the last approved in years because the Canadian government is deferring new applications as it modernizes the system.
Japanese beetles continue to munch their way through Halifax trees and plants
Halifax is seeing a rise in Japanese beetle populations. One gardener reported hundreds invading her garden. A Dalhousie professor says warm weather and people travelling might be to blame.
Dalhousie medical students spread the word about risks of meningitis B
Three Dalhousie medical students want to tell first-year students how to protect themselves from meningitis B. Last year, two N.S. students died from the infection.
Middle Sackville daycare to temporarily close after dozens of violations
The Montessori House of Learning in Middle Sackville, N.S., will close for three days later this month after dozens of violations forced the province to suspend its licence.
Halifax-area trail may close without provincial money for flood repairs, group warns
The chair of the association that manages the B.L.T. Rails to Trails says without provincial funds, the group can't afford to repair areas damaged by recent flooding. The floods caused around $50,000 in damage, washing away paths and damaging culverts.
Legionnaires' disease confirmed at New Glasgow nursing home, in the community
The province has announced three cases of legionnaires’ disease at Glen Haven Manor in New Glasgow, N.S., as well as 18 suspected cases. There are also two positive cases and three possible cases elsewhere in the community.
N.S. sees string of oceanside beach closures amid rainy start to summer
The provincial government temporarily closed four oceanside beaches to swimming within a week. One ecologist says human development and unusually high rainfall linked to climate change are likely to blame.
Nova Scotia Health launches scheduling app for cancer patients
Nova Scotia Health has launched an app that will allow cancer patients to access appointment schedules, reminders and schedule changes.