The Nova Scotia Liberal Party says the provincial government’s offer of a free hour-long single-session of mental health counselling is just an expensive “Band-Aid fix.”
The party’s mental health critic says a single one-hour session doesn’t do nearly enough to address people’s needs.
Rafah DiCostanzo says counselling doesn’t carry much value if therapy isn’t continued and that five or more sessions are typically necessary.
The Progressive Conservative government said last week that the offer of free counselling by phone, online or in person in New Glasgow, Kentville, Halifax, and Sydney would cost 2.3-million dollars a year.
This week, Nova Scotia Health’s COVID-19 vaccine outreach clinics will be offering drop-in vaccines in all health zones. Locations include:
River John Fire Hall (ages 5+)
32 School St, River John
Tuesday, February 28 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Offering eligible doses by age range,
Flu vaccine will also be available
Wentworth Learning Centre (ages 5+)
13371 Highway 4, Wentworth
Thursday, March 2 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Offering eligible doses by age range,
Flu vaccine will also be available
Nova Scotia’s Justice Department is inviting residents to offer their advice on how the province can improve its court system by using new technology.
The department and the Nova Scotia Judiciary have set up a new website that includes a public survey — and the deadline for submissions is March 31st.
The department’s Digital Task Force wants to find out what is working well and what isn’t.
The goal is to improve access to justice and create better outcomes for users.
Canada is joining the U-S and the E-U in banning government staff from using TikTok on work-issued devices.
A statement from Treasury Board President Mona Fortier says the app will be removed from mobile devices today.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the government is examining how to keep Canadians safe online, but it’s not yet ready to expand the TikTok ban.
Federal and provincial privacy commissioners have launched an investigation into the social media platform.
The Chinese government has a stake in its owner, ByteDance.
St. FX and Nova Scotia Community College have launched a new Business Intelligence and Analytics program. The collaborative offering means students can earn a BBA with Advanced Major plus a Graduate Certificate in Business Intelligence and Analytics in just four years.
