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3 Ways to Help Older Adults Combat Loneliness

Artificial Intelligence · Pictou

3 Ways to Help Older Adults Combat Loneliness

79% Center coverage: 100 sources

(Family Features) As people age, many lose loved ones, find their mobility diminished and see social circles shrink. All of this can contribute to feelings of loneliness. In fact, nearly 60% of adults age 60 and older are lonely at…See the Story

Beyond MAHA: Defeating obesity requires a new strategy

Obesity · Pictou

Beyond MAHA: Defeating obesity requires a new strategy

79% Center coverage: 97 sources

Obesity — like most other medical conditions — requires an “arsenal” of treatments, rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.See the Story

Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency (PGHD) 101

Pictou · Pictou

Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency (PGHD) 101

78% Center coverage: 96 sources

What parents should know about pediatric growth hormone deficiency See the Story

Canada rugby coach Steve Meehan names 59-player long list ahead of summer tests

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Canada rugby coach Stephen Meehan has announced a long list of 59 players, including 20 who are uncapped, ahead of the team’s summer test matches. The 24th-ranked Canadian men take on No. 22 Belgium on July 12 and No. 16 Spain on July 18 at Edmonton’s Clarke Stadium. They then start Pacific Nations Cup play […]Rugby · Pictou County See the Story

N.S. Man Charged with Promoting Genocide, Inciting Hatred

53% Left coverage: 17 sources

A New Glasgow, N.S., man has been charged with promoting genocide in relation to several messages allegedly targeting Jewish communities. New Glasgow Regional Police says it responded to a report of postings of online hate speech from a residence around 3:35 p.m. on Friday.Hate Crime · New Glasgow See the Story

Food bank volunteer receives special award

A valued worker at the Pictou East Food bank says she is overwhelmed by the honour bestowed upon her for her work in memory of her son.Pictou · Pictou Read Article

Advance Poll today for Town of Pictou By-Election

Today is the first of two days of advance polls for a by-election to fill a vacant seat on Pictou Town Council. The advance poll will be open from 12 noon to 8 pm today at the CNR station at 71 Front Street. The second advance poll will be held Tuesday. Regular polling day will be next Saturday, June 21st. In the running for the vacant seat are Gary Cornish, Terry Dunbrack and Lloyd MacLean. The byelection was called following the resignation of…Pictou · Pictou Read Article

He thought he was calling Air Canada. The airline says it wasn't them

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

A Stellarton, N.S., man says he was baffled when he was told his $2,000 non-refundable ticket to Texas was cancelled.Air Canada · Stellarton Read Article

Museum of Industry set to mark 30th anniversary

Plans are progressing for the Museum of Industry’s 30th anniversary celebrations.Pictou · Pictou Read Article

Health board helps Pictou County students explore nature

Funds from a regional health board are helping provide one-of-a-kind outdoor experiences for African Nova Scotian students in Pictou County. The Central and East Pictou Community Health Board provided $3,000 this year to the Pictou County Forest School to expand its three-week outdoor excursions for students. Scott Ross is the school’s founder. He says the nature immersion program for junior high students is transformational.Pictou County · Pictou County Read Article

Westville signs Purchase and Sale Agreement with Nova Scotia Cooperative Council to Transfer the Former Highland Consolidated School Property

Last week, the Town of Westville signed a purchase and sale agreement with the Nova Scotia Cooperative Council to transfer the former Highland Consolidated School building and 3.2 acres of land to the council. (Left to Right) Alex Mediavilla NSCC Business Development Manager, Dianne Kelderman, NSCC President and CEO, Scot Weeres, CAO Westville, Mayor Lennie White, Westville. (Town of Westville photo) Westville Mayor Lennie White said town counci…Westville, Nova Scotia · Westville Read Article

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