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Volunteer firefighters seek additional PTSD services
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Teen behind Charles P. Allen High School stabbing in court for sentencing
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Global News at 6 Halifax: July 15
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Volunteer firefighters seek additional PTSD services
Description
October 19, 2018
Fri, Oct 19: The Nova Scotia government is making it easier for them to access resources to treat post-traumatic stress disorder, but amendments to the Workers Compensation Act will not help all first responders. As Alicia Draus reports, some volunteer firefighters could be falling through the cracks.
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Volunteer firefighters seek additional PTSD services02:08 | October 19, 2018
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Global News at 6 Halifax: July 2909:20 | July 29, 2024
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Community reacts to tragic shooting at Africville reunion event02:10 | July 29, 2024
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Community reacts to tragic shooting at Africville reunion event02:10 | July 29, 2024
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Global News at 6 Halifax: July 1709:55 | July 17, 2024
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Nova Scotia to revamp emergency alert system after fatal flood02:08 | July 17, 2024
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Global News at 6 Halifax: July 1611:47 | July 16, 2024
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Global News at 6 Halifax: July 1513:12 | July 15, 2024
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Advocates push for better flood alert system in Nova Scotia02:02 | July 15, 2024
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Another heat wave set for Nova Scotia01:50 | July 15, 2024
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Volunteer firefighters seek additional PTSD services02:08 | October 19, 2018
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Global News at 6 Halifax: July 2909:20 | July 29, 2024
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Dalhousie evicts student-led Palestinian encampment after issuing a trespassing order02:51 | July 29, 2024
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Halifax announces 2 new parks for possible encampment locations02:08 | July 29, 2024
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Community reacts to tragic shooting at Africville reunion event02:10 | July 29, 2024
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Community reacts to tragic shooting at Africville reunion event02:10 | July 29, 2024
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Global News at 6 Halifax: July 2810:02 | July 28, 2024
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Global News at 6 Maritimes: July 2711:53 | July 27, 2024
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Nova Scotians react to new provincial local business rewards program02:07 | July 26, 2024
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Experts share vital lifesaving safety tips for summer swimmers01:59 | July 26, 2024
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Global News at 6 Halifax: July 2508:15 | July 25, 2024
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New queer bar in Halifax wants to provide safe space for community members02:09 | July 25, 2024
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Nova Scotia local vendor loyalty program receives backlash after partnering with big businesses02:11 | July 25, 2024
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Global News at 6 Halifax: July 2411:07 | July 24, 2024
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Teen behind Charles P. Allen High School stabbing in court for sentencing01:11 | July 24, 2024
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New hospital in Kentville focuses on mental health and addiction support01:51 | July 24, 2024
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Global News at 6 Halifax: July 2309:35 | July 23, 2024
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Daycare starts rebuilding after burning down in Hammonds Plains wildfires01:41 | July 23, 2024
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Long-standing Pizza Corner eatery closes its doors after 30 years02:00 | July 23, 2024
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Indigenous-led community hub coming to Halifax01:38 | July 18, 2024
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Global News at 6 Halifax: July 1709:55 | July 17, 2024
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Nova Scotia to revamp emergency alert system after fatal flood02:08 | July 17, 2024
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Global News at 6 Halifax: July 1611:47 | July 16, 2024
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Calls for improved reproductive healthcare in N.S.02:05 | July 16, 2024
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Global News at 6 Halifax: July 1513:12 | July 15, 2024
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Another heat wave set for Nova Scotia01:50 | July 15, 2024
Volunteer firefighters seek additional PTSD services
Description
October 19, 2018
Fri, Oct 19: The Nova Scotia government is making it easier for them to access resources to treat post-traumatic stress disorder, but amendments to the Workers Compensation Act will not help all first responders. As Alicia Draus reports, some volunteer firefighters could be falling through the cracks.
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