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• Nova Scotians can now opt in to volunteer for medical research and clinical trials

  Nova Scotians who want to take part in medical research, whether it's participating in a clinical trial or having their samples collected for studies, can now opt in.  

  Health

  Apr 28
  
• ‘We’re getting frustrated’: Calls grow for N.S. to cover high-dose flu shot for seniors

  Currently, Nova Scotia only covers the cost of the high-dose flu shot for seniors in long-term care homes or those in hospital waiting for a long-term care placement.

  Health

  Oct 30, 2022
  
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• N.S. government strengthens supports for international students’ MSI

  The changes allow students to be absent from Nova Scotia for more than 31 consecutive days without losing their MSI coverage for insured services received in Canada.

  Canada

  Sep 19, 2022
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• Access to gender-affirming care ‘overly burdensome,’ says trans Nova Scotian

  Felix Vandergrift says access to gender-affirming care needs to be improved as the only doctor performing top surgeries plans to discontinue service under provincial coverage.

  Canada

  May 7, 2022
• Only N.S. doctor performing gender-affirming surgeries discontinuing service

  Advocates say this is just part of a much larger problem in Nova Scotia, and will have devastating impacts if immediate action is not taken.

  Canada

  May 5, 2022
• Alberta budget: Edmonton mayor ‘confounded and disappointed’ with province on supportive housing

  Don Iveson doesn't understand why the province won't work with Edmonton on supportive housing initiatives.

  Economy

  Feb 26, 2021
• Impacts of provincial budget cuts on Calgary council’s agenda Monday

  On Monday, Calgary councillors will wade into recommendations on how to deal with a $73-million shortfall in provincial funding for capital projects.

  Money

  Jan 23, 2020
• Alberta Budget 2019: Fees and taxes – What will it cost more to do?

  How will the provincial budget impact your wallet? Here's a list of changes to user fees and taxes on things like tobacco and short-term rentals.

  Economy

  Oct 24, 2019
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• Alberta Budget 2019: What’s in it for Calgary and Lethbridge?

  From municipal funding to road work and addressing rural crime - here's what the UCP's first budget means for Calgary and Lethbridge.

  Economy

  Oct 24, 2019
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• Alberta Budget 2019: What’s in it for Edmonton?

  From LRT timelines and municipal funding to road work and health facilities – here’s what the UCP’s first budget means for Edmonton.

  Economy

  Oct 24, 2019