The Eastern Shore Musquodoboit Community Health Board offers funding for non-profit community projects that improve the health and wellness of our communities. The deadline for applications this year is October 14, 2022. For more information visit www.communityhealthboards.ns.ca
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By Lynn Matheson, MusGo Rider
MusGo Rider vehicles are a familiar sight along the Eastern Shore. They provide a drive to medical appointments, work, training, errands, or grocery shopping.
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By Thomas Scott
With the lifting of Covid restrictions, the new lacrosse league on the Eastern Shore has been growing fast. The Eastern Shore Breakers have lacrosse teams ranging from 6U to 21U, featuring co-ed and girls’ teams.
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The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada (LLSC) sponsors an annual “Light the Night Walk” to raise funds and awareness. This year on October 22, there will be a short “Light the Night Walk” starting at the home of Allan Gaskin, 1763 East Petpeswick Road, starting at 6:45PM.
Gaskin is one of the Society’s two “honoured heroes” in this part of Atlantic Canada for 2022.
Gaskin says that he “can’t overstate the support we have received from the LLSC. It is like the feel of a warm sweater on a cool day.” Over the years, Gaskin says that he has “learned that one of the most valuable aspects of life is found in our relationships. I have been overwhelmed by the generosity, kindness, and love of so many people and for that I have immense gratitude.”
The East Petpeswick team is called “This Shining Night”. Donations can be made by going to https://www.lightthenight.ca/ clicking on “donate” and searching the team’s name.
Musicfest Returns to the Museum
After a two year break for COVID, Musicfest, the annual fundraiser for the Musquodoboit Harbour Railway Museum, is returning with an exciting line up of talent. “People are beyond excited to see the return of music to the Shore,” says Brian Staple, the coordinator for the event. “We anticipate a large crowd showing up to celebrate with us and raise some money in support of the Museum.”
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We sent the following three questions to the five candidates for Halifax Regional School Board. We asked candidates to keep their replies to questions to 200 characters, and to no more than 300 words for their reasons for running.
We did not receive a reply from Morton Simmonds. If we receive his reply, we will include it on our 2016 HRM Municipal Campaigns webpage, http://www.easternshorecooperator.ca/2016_hrm_municipal_elections
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By Kelly Corkery
Q: What is Natural Organic Reduction? --Puzzled in Port Dufferin
A: Understandable, Puzzled! Natural Organic Reduction (NOR) is a method of body disposal in which un-embalmed remains undergo a natural decomposition process and are turned into soil. This process is also known as terramation, recomposition, or human composting. I will use these interchangeably in my explanation.
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Protecting Our Health Care Workers
Our health system is under considerable pressure and accessing care can be stressful. Long waits at emergency departments or primary care clinics often result in frustration and unfortunately, some patients become irritable, confrontational and in some cases abusive. Now more than ever, health care workers face difficult working conditions, including violence and threats of violence in the workplace.
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By Thomas Scott
Former Eastern Shore District High (ESDH) student Curtis Pettipas won a silver medal for his skills in electrical installations at the 2022 Skills Canada National Competition in Vancouver at the end of May.
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