Health Minister Takes Notice Of McAdam Incident

A conflicting incident in McAdam, finally being noticed by the provincial Health Minister.


A spokesperson for Madeline Dube cites the Ambulance NB policy, saying ambulances are required to take their patients to the closest destination hospital.

She says the regional health authorities and the Department of Health are involved in deciding what constitutes a hospital, and a full-time emergency room is needed.

McAdam Mayor Frank Carroll raised the issue after four fire victims were made to wait for ambulances Monday morning, rather than be treated at the McAdam Health Care Centre which was only 700 feet away.
 
Carroll says this policy doesn't work for McAdam, as it is an isolated area, with bad travelling conditions, and they need to be able to use the best available services, at any given time.

SSHS - The Bullying Stops Here!

Roses are red -- T-shirts are Pink?

Today is the 5th annual National Pink Shirt Day, with businesses and schools all over Canada wearing pink, creating awareness and taking a stand against bullying.

SSHS Student Danielle Mann says Pink Shirt Day means a lot to her because she has been bullied in the past, and Pink Shirt Day really shows that you are not alone, giving everyone a chance to show you really care about Bullying.

Premier David Alward is also promoting the event, asking everyone to wear pink and show support for respect and tolerance within families, homes, workplaces and schools.

Pink Shirt Day began in 2007, when two Nova Scotia teenagers encouraged fellow students to wear pink T-shirts in support of another student who was being bullied.