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Source: CBC #news #novascotia
A new type of genetic testing saved this Islander's life after his cancer diagnosis
Ryan White was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia a few years ago. His sister was ready to donate her bone marrow donor, but genetic testing done through a specialized clinic at the IWK revealed that his sister had the same genetic predisposition to the disease that he did. CBC's Gwyneth Egan has that story.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7376619?cmp=rss
Source: CBC #news #novascotia
'Not on our table': N.S. still won't allow municipalities to install traffic radar cameras
A framework exists, but the province will not allow municipalities to install automated traffic radar cameras at this time. The government revealed this as part of its broader announcement detailing the new Traffic Safety Act, which comes into effect Oct. 19. An advocates and a municipal councillor say this is disappointing.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/traffic-radar-cameras-9.7374446?cmp=rss
Source: CBC #news #novascotia
‘I have to vote’: What some Americans living in N.S. are thinking as midterms approach
For Stacy Chesnutt, there’s a sense of duty in voting in the U.S. midterm elections. As a Canadian-American living in #novascotia for the past 20 years, she says she opposes many policies of the U.S. Congress and President Donald Trump.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/americans-in-ns-midterms-2026-9.7373895?cmp=rss
Wet, stormy week in store for Atlantic Canada
Get ready, Atlantic Canada, as back-to-back-to-back systems are forecast to keep bringing rain to the coast throughout the…
#Canada #maritimes #newbrunswick #Newfoundland #novascotia #Rain #Snow
https://www.europesays.com/canada/246703/
Source: CBC #news #novascotia
Wolfville taps artists at L’Arche Homefires to help update town’s official stationery
Wolfville Mayor Jodi MacKay says she had the idea after members of town council attended an annual art show last fall at L’Arche, which is a non-profit that supports adults with intellectual disabilities.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/wolfville-l-arche-homefires-painting-town-stationary-9.7378147?cmp=rss
Source: CBC #news #novascotia
#halifax police Taser driver after Spryfield hit and run
#halifax Regional Police say a 33-year-old woman faces multiple charges after an incident Sunday that started with an alleged hit and run led to the driver being Tasered.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/halifax-police-taser-driver-after-spryfield-hit-and-run-9.7378031?cmp=rss
Source: CBC #news #novascotia
What's open, what's closed in the #halifax area for Thanksgiving 2026
Many businesses will be closed Monday and transit will run on a holiday schedule.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/whats-open-whats-closed-thanksgiving-halifax-2026-9.7374393?cmp=rss
Source: CBC #news #novascotia
Access to addictions care in #capebreton improving: officials
Dr. David Martell, #novascotia's lead on addiction treatment, told CBC Radio's Information Morning #capebreton that staffing issues at #sydney withdrawal management program have been addressed, allowing in-patient beds to reopen.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/inverness-cape-breton-drug-addiction-access-to-care-9.7376070?cmp=rss
Source: CBC #news #novascotia
How the proceeds of slave labour helped build early #novascotia
Isaac Saney, a Dalhousie University professor of Black and African Diaspora Studies, wants a waterfront memorial acknowledging that #novascotia's early roads, universities and public institutions were built on the proceeds of Caribbean plantation labour.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/nova-scotia-public-funds-proceeds-slave-labour-9.7377132?cmp=rss
Source: CBC #news #novascotia
Police watchdog called in after #dartmouth hit and run
#halifax police have referred a #dartmouth hit and run to the Serious Incident Response Team after a 58-year-old man was injured.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/police-watchdog-called-in-after-dartmouth-hit-and-run-9.7377744?cmp=rss
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(Possible) 1. Cuphophyllus (waxy caps)
Or maybe 2. Hygrocybe chlorophana (golden wax cap) suggested by
1. @horst
And
2. @paulmcalenan
Another mushroom challenge and hope for help in id! These lovely little orange fungi suddenly appeared after a period of rainfall in the field next to us at the same time as all my other recent posts.
iNaturalist again couldn't take a guess here so I'm hoping the answer might be found here.
Calling @danmccullough maybe?
And anyone else!
#EllieKPosts #id #mushrooms #MushroomMonday #fungi #fungalFriday #NovaScotia
Source: CBC #news #novascotia
Support floods in for Gus, #halifax's 104-year-old gopher tortoise, ahead of surgery
Hundreds of get-well messages and art pieces have been sent to the tortoise before he undergoes a bladder surgery on Tuesday.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/support-floods-in-for-gus-halifax-s-104-year-old-gopher-tortoise-ahead-of-surgery-9.7377480?cmp=rss
Source: CBC #news #novascotia
New signs at Shubenacadie Wildlife Park feature species names in Mi'kmaw language
The wetlands in Shubenacadie Wildlife Park, N.S. have new sign posts offering Mi'kmaw knowledge of 15 species in an effort to promote Indigenous culture and language awareness.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/new-signs-at-shubenacadie-wildlife-park-feature-species-names-in-mi-kmaw-language-9.7370643?cmp=rss
Source: CBC #news #novascotia
Q&A | How's #novascotia’s flu, #COVID19 season starting?
As the crisp fall wind blows on your morning walk, familiar seasonal symptoms, such as a sore throat, runny nose, and dry cough, are once again making an appearance. And just like that, it is time to roll up your sleeves and book a shot.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/nova-scotia-flu-season-2026-9.7377237?cmp=rss
Source: CBC #news #novascotia
Ample rainfall brings mushroom boom to #novascotia
Following last year’s drought, consistent rainfall has triggered a massive wild mushroom boom across #novascotia this fall.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/mushroom-boom-nova-scotia-rain-9.7377046?cmp=rss
Source: CBC #news #novascotia
AI can diagnose you in seconds. But it comes with risks, doctors say
Dr. Peter Lin says once personal health information is entered into an AI chatbot, the company that owns the platform can use that data as it sees fit.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/ai-health-care-9.7377251?cmp=rss
