health

Dec 4 | GroundWire

GroundWire Production — Wed, 06 Dec 2017 01:40:03 +0000

Gender violence 3 decades after Dec. 6th & Red Fox closes waiting for funds

This episode of GroundWire is produced by CKUT 90.3FM in Montreal broadcasting from the traditional unceded territory of the Haudenosaunee (Mohawk) nation.

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GroundWire | August 28

GroundWire Production — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 16:36:48 +0000

Unsanctioned Overdose Prevention Site goes up in Toronto & WSDA take on coastal fish farms in BC

This episode of GroundWire is produced by CKUT 90.3FM in Montreal broadcasting from the traditional unceded territory of the Haudenosaunee (Mohawk) nation.

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Africa Called, Cuba Answered: Cuba’s Critical Contribution to the Fight against Ebola

Charles Spurr — Thu, 14 May 2015 13:49:32 +0000

Ma Mai 19

ville:

Halifax

Lieu:

Room 1058, Mona Campbell Building, Dalhousie University

Adresse:

1459 Le Marchant Street Halifax

Coût:

Free with donations accepted

le contact de l'organisatrice:

Nova Scotia Cuba Association and Canadian Network on Cuba

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Lien:

https://www.facebook.com/events/933685076683677/

Public Lecture by Dr. José de Jesús Portilla García

The Nova Scotia Cuba Association & the CNC proudly Present:

Africa Called, Cuba Answered: Cuba‚s Critical Contribution to the Fight against Ebola

Free event/donations accepted. All funds raised go to CNC's Cuba for West Africa Fund.

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All you need is love

Erica Butler — Thu, 14 Aug 2014 15:46:03 +0000

Pro-love pro-choice rally at Halifax’s Victoria General Hospital

K'JIPUKTUK (Halifax) - You didn't even need to read their signs, the large pink hearts said it all: love. <

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Halifax considers repealing "redundant" pesticide bylaw

Erica Butler — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 18:52:55 +0000

Citizens say bylaw offers more protection than provincial law

Last week, HRM council took the first step toward repealing the

Fichiers attachés à cette publication:

A chart showing differences between municipal and provincial pesticide regulation, produced by Pesticide Free Nova Scotia

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North End Matters will develop its first community health assessment tool

Robert DeVet — Fri, 25 Oct 2013 12:07:05 +0000

Legacy of oppression and discrimination continues to shape lives of North End residents, says project lead

K'JIPUKTUK (Halifax) - The North End Matters project is entering its final stage in developing a from-the-ground-up health assessment tool for African Nova Scotians who live in North End Halifax.

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New Campaign Advocates for Trans Healthcare in NS

Natascia Lypny — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 17:08:49 +0000

Transition process currently unclear and inaccessible

HALIFAX — A new provincial campaign is looking to get universal healthcare coverage for transgender Nova Scotians.

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Smoke 'Em if You Got 'Em

bsichel — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 01:02:29 +0000

A proposed by-law reveals tension between the desires for public health and a welcoming community

On March 14, Antigonish’s town council voted down the a proposal that would have prohibited all smoking on Main Street.

“I first thought when we looked at the smoke-free by-law…it sounded like a good idea,” said town councillor Willie Cormier.

However, a detailed study and community consultation made Cormier see the issue differently.

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¡La Lucha Continua! - Stories of El Salvador's Democratic Project

Rebecca234 — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 00:40:01 +0000

Je Avr 5

ville:

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Lieu:

Just Us! Cafe, Spring Garden Road

Coût:

Free - collecting donations to help Salvadoran civil society groups

le contact de l'organisatrice:

Rachel Ward - rachelward@eastlink.ca

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Lien:

http://www.facebook.com/events/302115213189188/?context=create

Amidst the smells of smog and sugar cane, El Salvador progresses.

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North Enders Slam Proposed Telecom Tower

bsichel — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 02:48:44 +0000

Residents voice concern over health effects and loss of green space

HALIFAX – About 60 people gathered in the gymnasium of Highland Park Junior High School this evening to voice their opposition to a proposal to build a 99-foot telecommunications tower across the street from the school.

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North Enders Slam Proposed Telecom Tower

bsichel — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 02:48:32 +0000

Residents voice concern over health effects and loss of green space

HALIFAX – About 60 people gathered in the gymnasium of Highland Park Junior High School this evening to voice their opposition to a proposal to build a 90-foot telecommunications tower across the street from the school.

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Guatemala stove project-----

CKUT News — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:46:09 +0000

improving cooking methods in the Guatemalan Highlands

The Guatemalan Stove Project is a small charity based in Perth, Ontario. By raising small sums of money (around $250.), Canadians are able to work with local people in the Highlands in Guatemala to improve their cooking methods.

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Preventative Medicine: Rallying Today for the Future of Health Care

bsichel — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 13:38:12 +0000

Citizens' group launches 3-year campaign to protect and extend medicare in 2014

Act now, or watch publicly-funded health care creep away in three years.

That’s the message from a local citizens’ group launching a long-term campaign to “protect, strengthen and extend public health care” in Canada.

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Birthing Bureaucracy in N.S.

angelakday — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 02:28:05 +0000

To view photo essay, click on any of the photos above.

About 200 people from across the province rallied in Halifax this afternoon, demanding access to midwifery services. The province’s current legislation limits the number of midwives that can legally practice in N.S, and confines midwives to three ‘model sites’ chosen by the province.

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No Bike Lanes on Herring Cove: "The Real Loss Here Is to the Community"

bsichel — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:57:31 +0000

Council's vote is in spite of studies showing benefits of 'road diets'

All across Nova Scotia, municipalities are making progress in promoting cycling as a method of active, low-cost, sustainable transportation.

Except, it seems, in Halifax Regional Municipality.

Communities from Glace Bay to Yarmouth to Bridgewater and even Guysborough County – the least populated in Nova Scotia – are working toward building cycling infrastructure.

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