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Sod-turning ceremony marks major milestone for new Foyer Père Fiset long term care home

Sod-turning ceremony marks major milestone for new Foyer Père Fiset long term care home

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Residents, staff and project stakeholders of Chéticamp’s Foyer Père Fiset long term care home celebrated the start of construction on a state-of-the-art new facility, during a well-attended...

August 30, 2024 | Reading Time: 1 minutes | 97 views

Mill Road Grows – a growing concern

Mill Road Grows – a growing concern

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Mill Road Grows exists because a part-time coordinator focuses on the initiative. The support of Mill Road Social Enterprises participants and staff, and a great volunteer base makes it all happen.

By Caroline Cameron, August 15, 2024 | Reading Time: 4 minutes | 57 views

Halifax native embracing life in county as he settles into nursing career

Halifax native embracing life in county as he settles into nursing career

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When Liam Whitty first moved to Inverness County, he found the area quite solitary, especially compared to bustling Halifax where he is from.

By Josefa Cameron, July 23, 2024 | Reading Time: 3 minutes | 74 views

What causes seasonal allergies?

What causes seasonal allergies?

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Airborne agents — known as pathogens or allergens — such as pollen, grass, mold, cedar, ragweed, or even some chemicals, are inhaled. In the body these allergens start to wreak havoc. The immune...

By Glenna Calder, ND, June 20, 2024 | Reading Time: 3 minutes | 71 views

Alternative routes to healing in Inverness County

Alternative routes to healing in Inverness County

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To say Kelly Bernard wears many hats is an understatement.

By Josefa Cameron, June 3, 2024 | Reading Time: 3 minutes | 112 views

An acupuncturist’s new beginnings in Inverness County

An acupuncturist’s new beginnings in Inverness County

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Gerber became fascinated with acupuncture after a friend convinced her to try it for her chronic pain. “I walked in with a lot of pain, and I walked out pain-free,’” she recalled.

By Josefa Cameron, February 27, 2024 | Reading Time: 3 minutes | 170 views

Blood sugar 101

Blood sugar 101

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by Glenna calder, ND You may not be too interested in learning about blood sugar, but I would encourage you to read on and see how it affects your mood, weight, and hormones. I think everyone should...

By Glenna Calder, January 2, 2024 | Reading Time: 3 minutes | 186 views

What to eat before exercise to optimize your workout at any age

What to eat before exercise to optimize your workout at any age

Food
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With the school year back and kids gearing up for winter sports I wanted to talk about fueling up to feel and perform their best.

By Glenna Calder, ND, November 17, 2023 | Reading Time: 2 minutes | 742 views

Steer towards sustainability!

Steer towards sustainability!

Cape Breton Economy
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Folks from Clean Foundation brought electric vehicle test drives to Inverness County during August to show residents that plugging in to a cleaner, greener future is becoming more accessible. Nova...

October 11, 2023 | Reading Time: 1 minutes | 879 views

’Tis the season…to move

’Tis the season…to move

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Recreation

THIS is the time of the year to start exercising if you aren’t already in a regular routine. The conditions and light are right!

By Glenna Calder, ND, July 16, 2023 | Reading Time: 3 minutes | 209 views

van Zutphen family “Always there” for hospital

van Zutphen family “Always there” for hospital

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“Always there” It’s the campaign slogan used by Inverness Consolidated Memorial Hospital (ICMH) Charitable Foundation in 2008

By Dave MacNeil, June 23, 2023 | Reading Time: 2 minutes | 232 views