The first COVID-19 booster shots have been rolling out in Nova Scotia since late 2021. Most Nova Scotians age five and older can get their first booster 168 days after completing their second dose. Pregnant and immunocompromised people are eligible […]
Autumn in Nova Scotia means apples, apples everywhere. Across the province, and especially in the Annapolis Valley, you’ll find orchards and farms bursting with the shiny red fruit. Nova Scotia is the top apple exporter in Canada, with almost 5,000 […]
Ah, fall. With the first breath of those crisp autumnal breezes, minds turn to all the promise that September brings: apple harvests, comfort food, cozy sweaters…and the excitement of the back-to-school season. But if the first sight of fall on […]
Thinking about hitting the road? Your vehicle isn’t the only thing that will need refuelling during your trip – so will you and your passengers! Whether you’re planning one last road trip before summer’s over or thinking ahead to long […]
Are the hot, sticky days of late summer getting you down? A simple day trip or a quick overnight staycation might be just the remedy, and it doesn’t have to be complicated or pricey. If you are travelling as a […]
One of the few silver linings of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the return of biking. During lockdown, when gyms and rec facilities closed, many Nova Scotians looked in their garages and sheds for inspiration, dusted off their old bikes […]
As Nova Scotians celebrate Pride Week this July 14 to 24, it’s important to remember that this isn’t just a time of celebration – it’s also a time to shed light on issues that are affecting Nova Scotians and illuminate […]
With the success of “No Mow May,” seasoned gardeners and newbies alike are thinking about how their yards and gardens can affect the creatures that visit and call it home. Bees are always top of mind, with recent die-offs of […]
The health and well-being of Indigenous people in Canada has always been threatened by colonization, but social movements in the last decade, and especially the last two years, have helped settler Canadians recognize inequities and work toward reconciliation. Indigenous people in […]
Doctors Nova Scotia (DNS) has a new president. Halifax family physician Dr. Leisha Hawker was sworn in as DNS’s new president at the association’s annual conference on Saturday, June 4. “I am passionate about health equity and improving the health-care […]
