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Honouring Indigenous experiences
September and October are significant months for reflecting on Canada’s history and acknowledging the experiences of Indigenous communities. Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Oran...
Meet a medical student dedicated to serving her Mi’kmaw community
Mature student Bonnie Cremo recently completed her first year of Dalhousie Medical School – another step on her long-standing dream of becoming a physician. Her journey was not the typical straight li...
Dr. Hayley Wickenheiser finds a new calling in medicine
Hayley Wickenheiser – Canadian hockey legend and trailblazer for women in sport – is not who patients expect to meet in the emergency department. But it happens all the time to patients at the Toront...
Nova Scotia surgeons help combat colorectal cancer in Nigeria
Colorectal cancer rates are surging in Nigeria, especially among those under 50, driven by rising life expectancy and increasing rates of non-communicable diseases. This trend prompted Prof. Olusegun ...
Late summer is a wonderful time of year for many reasons – including the delicious bounty that’s springing forth from gardens, farms and farmers’ markets. There’s nothing like biting into a just-picke...
It may be the end of August, but summer is still far from over (news flash: it isn’t technically autumn until Sept. 22!). However, the back-to-school and back-to-work hustle may be stealing your time ...
Cheap (or free!) activities to do with the kids this summer
Now that the dog days of summer are here and the initial excitement of being on summer vacation has worn off, are you having trouble thinking of ways to keep your kids occupied and the good times roll...
Many people may link Pride Month with the Stonewall Riots in the U.S., but Canada has its own history when it comes to the struggle for and eventual celebration of 2SLGBTQIA+ rights. History in Canada...
Booze has been the default at social gatherings for generations, but that’s starting to change as more people look to serve zero-proof drinks that allow everyone to feel comfortable. Being sober is fi...
Make the most of farmers’ markets all year long – here’s how!
Is there anything better than starting your Saturday with a stroll through your local farmers’ market? Nova Scotia is lucky to be home to dozens of markets, in communities big and small, across the pr...
4 ways to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day
In Canada, June is National Indigenous History Month, and June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day. These occasions offer Canadians of all backgrounds the opportunity to learn about the unique cultu...
Many talented and innovative physicians call Nova Scotia home. Each year, Doctors Nova Scotia (DNS) celebrates its hard-working and highly skilled members who are making a difference for patients and ...
Doctors Nova Scotia is proud to showcase the work, expertise and dedication of physicians across the province. Post an online shout-out for a doctor who has made a difference in your life and we will pass it along to them.
