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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...
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Celebrate Pride Month in Nova Scotia!

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...
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Summer sips that skip the alcohol

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...
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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...
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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...
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10 Nova Scotia doctors honoured for their work

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 ...
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Dr. Gehad Gobran is the new president of Doctors Nova Scotia

Doctors Nova Scotia (DNS) has a new president. Dr. Gehad Gobran, a Halifax-based family physician, was sworn in as DNS’s new president at the association’s annual conference on June 8. “I think we los...
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Meet a family doctor helping Nova Scotians move more

As a physician treating patients at both his family practice and the emergency department at Dartmouth General Hospital, family physician Dr. Peter Leighton sees firsthand how Nova Scotians could bene...
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5 fun things to do this long weekend

Victoria Day weekend – Canada’s unofficial start of summer – is almost here. The weather is warming up, gardens are coming into their own and, sure, it might not be swimming weather quite yet, but the...
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How to up your sun safety game this summer

This blog post was submitted by Dalhousie medical student Rachel Dorey As a third-year medical student at Dalhousie University, I’m passionate about raising awareness of skin health and melanoma skin ...
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Help us celebrate Nova Scotia’s doctors 

Doctors Day is coming up on May 1. It’s a day to reflect on the role and dedication of Nova Scotia’s doctors, and the hard work they do to keep Nova Scotians healthy. With tens of thousands of people ...
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On your marks, get set, for a DNS Youth Run

The warm weather is finally back and outdoor running season has arrived. Of course, that means that the annual Doctors Nova Scotia Youth Runs are also just around the corner. For more than 20 years, t...
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Recognize Your Doctor

Recognize Your Doctor

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.

Recognize Your Doctor