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Permalink to How to help your community after Hurricane Fiona

How to help your community after Hurricane Fiona

Parts of northern and eastern Nova Scotia continue to grapple with power outages, cellular, telephone and internet disruptions, and severe damages following Hurricane Fiona – one of the most severe weather systems to ever hit Nova Scotia. You may be […]

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Doctors Nova Scotia Oct 04, 2022
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Permalink to The big reason to book your booster

The big reason to book your booster

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 […]

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Doctors Nova Scotia Sep 21, 2022
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Permalink to Get to know your local apple

Get to know your local apple

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 […]

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Doctors Nova Scotia Sep 12, 2022
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Permalink to 4 tips for everyday mindfulness

4 tips for everyday mindfulness

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 […]

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Doctors Nova Scotia Sep 06, 2022
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Permalink to The easiest route to healthy food on the road

The easiest route to healthy food on the road

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 […]

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Doctors Nova Scotia Aug 03, 2022
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Permalink to 5 Nova Scotia staycations to beat the heat

5 Nova Scotia staycations to beat the heat

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 […]

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Doctors Nova Scotia Jul 29, 2022
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Permalink to 4 ways to get back to biking

4 ways to get back to biking

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 […]

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Doctors Nova Scotia Jul 22, 2022
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Permalink to What you need to know about gender affirming care

What you need to know about gender affirming care

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 […]

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Doctors Nova Scotia Jul 11, 2022
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Permalink to 4 easy ways to boost pollinators in your garden

4 easy ways to boost pollinators in your garden

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 […]

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Doctors Nova Scotia Jun 24, 2022
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Permalink to Supporting Indigenous Health in Nova Scotia

Supporting Indigenous Health in Nova Scotia

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 […]

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Doctors Nova Scotia Jun 10, 2022
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