# scotia (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 6 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover scotia. Page: Feed: --- ## [Physician assistant expands care access for patients at Millbrook Health Centre](https://www.nshealth.ca/news-and-notices/physician-assistant-expands-care-access-patients-millbrook-health-centre) _2026-08-19 · amanda.cox@nshealth.ca · Nova Scotia Health_ Physician assistant expands care access for patients at Millbrook Health Centre amanda.cox@nsh… Wed, 08/19/2026 - 12:24 ## [Volunteer brings sunny disposition, empathy to cancer patients](https://www.nshealth.ca/news-and-notices/volunteer-brings-sunny-disposition-empathy-cancer-patients) _2026-08-19 · krista.keough@nshealth.ca · Nova Scotia Health_ Volunteer brings sunny disposition, empathy to cancer patients krista.keough@… Wed, 08/19/2026 - 09:00 ## [Black Health and Wellness Immunization Clinic in Glace Bay](https://www.nshealth.ca/news-and-notices/black-health-and-wellness-immunization-clinic-glace-bay) _2026-08-18 · christie.blotnicky@nshealth.ca · Nova Scotia Health_ Black Health and Wellness Immunization Clinic in Glace Bay christie.blotn… Tue, 08/18/2026 - 15:38 ## [When Things Fall Apart — Cape Breton, Nova Scotia](https://nomadiccolorguru.substack.com/p/when-things-fall-apart-cape-breton) _2026-08-18 · Gila Melamed · Gila’s Nomadic Life_ I am listening to When Things Fall Apart again as I find myself spiraling down… ## [Dr. Jhase Sniderman: Innovating orthopedic care in Nova Scotia](https://www.nshealth.ca/news-and-notices/dr-jhase-sniderman-innovating-orthopedic-care-nova-scotia) _2026-08-17 · krista.keough@nshealth.ca · Nova Scotia Health_ Dr. Jhase Sniderman: Innovating orthopedic care in Nova Scotia krista.keough@… Mon, 08/17/2026 - 13:56 ## [Tick Talk with Dr. Jonathan Ross](https://www.nshealth.ca/news-and-notices/tick-talk-dr-jonathan-ross) _2026-08-17 · krista.keough@nshealth.ca · Nova Scotia Health_ Tick Talk with Dr. Jonathan Ross krista.keough@… Mon, 08/17/2026 - 10:39 ## [Oncology Diagnostic Assessment Clinic Improving Access to Cancer Care in Eastern Nova Scotia](https://www.nshealth.ca/news-and-notices/oncology-diagnostic-assessment-clinic-improving-access-cancer-care-eastern-nova) _2026-08-17 · jennifera.lewandowski@nshealth.ca · Nova Scotia Health_ Oncology Diagnostic Assessment Clinic Improving Access to Cancer Care in Eastern Nova Scotia jennifera.lewa… Mon, 08/17/2026 - 10:08 ## [Learning to Surrender, Again — Honoring What I Need, Nova Scotia, Canada](https://nomadiccolorguru.substack.com/p/learning-to-surrender-again-honoring) _2026-08-17 · Gila Melamed · Gila’s Nomadic Life_ After so many weeks of extreme weather challenges and not finding simple accommodations, I broke. ## [Upcoming Mobile Primary Care Clinics in West Hants, Dartmouth and Lower Sackville](https://www.nshealth.ca/news-and-notices/upcoming-mobile-primary-care-clinics-west-hants-dartmouth-and-lower-sackville-0) _2026-08-14 · kirsten.millar@nshealth.ca · Nova Scotia Health_ Upcoming Mobile Primary Care Clinics in West Hants, Dartmouth and Lower Sackville kirsten.millar… Fri, 08/14/2026 - 13:30 ## [Upcoming Public Health Mobile Unit clinics across the province](https://www.nshealth.ca/news-and-notices/upcoming-public-health-mobile-unit-clinics-across-province-3) _2026-08-14 · christie.blotnicky@nshealth.ca · Nova Scotia Health_ Upcoming Public Health Mobile Unit clinics across the province christie.blotn… Fri, 08/14/2026 - 10:30 ## [Marketplace for AI-Powered Professionals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/xgBR6KrsJkQy) _2026-08-14 · **Sponsored**_ Find professionals who use ChatGPT, Copilot, and Claude to deliver work faster. ## [Nova Scotia Health relaunches emergency department wait times tool](https://www.nshealth.ca/news-and-notices/nova-scotia-health-relaunches-emergency-department-wait-times-tool) _2026-08-13 · jennifera.lewandowski@nshealth.ca · Nova Scotia Health_ Nova Scotia Health relaunches emergency department wait times tool jennifera.lewa… Thu, 08/13/2026 - 13:18 ## [College grad credits volunteerism for her academic excellence](https://www.nshealth.ca/news-and-notices/college-grad-credits-volunteerism-her-academic-excellence) _2026-08-13 · amanda.cox@nshealth.ca · Nova Scotia Health_ College grad credits volunteerism for her academic excellence amanda.cox@nsh… Thu, 08/13/2026 - 12:00 ## [Even in the Darkness, There Is a Horizon — Cape Breton, Nova Scotia](https://nomadiccolorguru.substack.com/p/even-in-the-darkness-there-is-a-horizon) _2026-08-11 · Gila Melamed · Gila’s Nomadic Life_ The uncertainty that excited me for the past three years now suddenly frightens me. Maybe even in the darkness, there is always a horizon to look toward. ## [School Lunch Program Expands to All Public Schools](https://news.novascotia.ca/en/2026/06/23/school-lunch-program-expands-all-public-schools) _2026-08-11 · NovaScotia.ca homepage news_ Students in every public school will have access to healthy, affordable lunches when the final phase of the Nova Scotia School Lunch Program launches in high schools this September. ## [Nova Scotia Signs Direct-to-Consumer Alcohol Sales Deal](https://news.novascotia.ca/en/2026/07/21/nova-scotia-signs-direct-consumer-alcohol-sales-deal) _2026-08-11 · NovaScotia.ca homepage news_ Nova Scotia has reached another milestone in its efforts to remove internal trade barriers, signing a direct-to-consumer agreement on beverage alcohol with seven more provinces. ## [The Gentle Rhythm of Prince Edward Island, Canada](https://nomadiccolorguru.substack.com/p/the-gentle-rhythm-of-prince-edward) _2026-08-09 · Gila Melamed · Gila’s Nomadic Life_ There is a quiet, raw simplicity to the island. The land is mostly flat, so you may wonder: How can a mountain girl find magic in such a flat place? ## [Reflections from our trip to Alberta](https://reneetougas.substack.com/p/reflections-from-our-trip-to-alberta) _2026-08-05 · Renee Tougas · Renee Tougas_ From high in the sky somewhere over Lake Superior en route to Toronto Pearson International Airport. ## [A Quiet Longing for Connection — Percé, Quebec](https://nomadiccolorguru.substack.com/p/a-quiet-longing-for-connection-perce) _2026-08-05 · Gila Melamed · Gila’s Nomadic Life_ I am always amazed by the power of typing my deepest feelings on my keyboard. It feels like a conversation between me, myself, and I. That’s already a community. :) ## [Cap-Bon-Ami, a Landscape That Stole My Heart — Forillon National Park, Quebec, Canada](https://nomadiccolorguru.substack.com/p/cap-bon-ami-a-landscape-that-stole) _2026-08-02 · Gila Melamed · Gila’s Nomadic Life_ I absolutely love when a landscape stops me in my tracks and spontaneous sounds of awe come out from deep inside me. ## [Practicing Softness Along the Gaspésie Peninsula — Quebec, Canada](https://nomadiccolorguru.substack.com/p/practicing-softness-along-the-gaspesie) _2026-07-31 · Gila Melamed · Gila’s Nomadic Life_ I know myself too well. Moving on is always my first instinct. It is only 4:30. I still have at least three hours of daylight left. However, the red bench swing is calling me to sit and relax. ## [Play Both Sides Of The Lie (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/wM00Ghh0rIBE) _2026-07-31 · **Sponsored**_ Two operatives, one manufactured war — uncover the Complete Truth after both campaigns. ## [Saguenay Fjord — Quebec, Canada](https://nomadiccolorguru.substack.com/p/saguenay-fjord-quebec-canada) _2026-07-27 · Gila Melamed · Gila’s Nomadic Life_ I know I hold the choice to simply head “home” earlier and rest. I also believe that the only way I can learn to soften my soul is by practicing how to softly embrace the challenges... ## [Bonjour, Mountains — Quebec, Canada](https://nomadiccolorguru.substack.com/p/bonjour-mountains-quebec-canada) _2026-07-24 · Gila Melamed · Gila’s Nomadic Life_ I sit for a while, seeking an intimate moment with God through prayer. I know I will find my way… ## [The catio and the animals on our property](https://reneetougas.substack.com/p/the-catio-and-the-animals-on-our) _2026-07-22 · Renee Tougas · Renee Tougas_ The weekend after our return from Montreal Dad and Damien built this catio. ## [Learning to Try Softly — Alexandria Bay, New York](https://nomadiccolorguru.substack.com/p/learning-to-try-softly-alexandria) _2026-07-20 · Gila Melamed · Gila’s Nomadic Life_ Perhaps this is what trying softly looks like. Staying open. Allowing myself to change direction. Trusting the invitation in front of me. Letting the journey lead me. ## [Going to Montreal and Pippin gets sick](https://reneetougas.substack.com/p/going-to-montreal-and-pippin-gets) _2026-07-11 · Renee Tougas · Renee Tougas_ We got back from our two week trip to Montreal last Sunday evening. ## [Better service. Less red tape.](https://novascotia.ca/better-service-less-red-tape/) _2026-07-06 · NovaScotia.ca homepage news_ Nova Scotia is committed to reducing red tape and improving how we serve Nova Scotians. Share your feedback and ideas to help improve government services and remove barriers for businesses and citizens. ## [The return of my travel bug (and a surprising amount of visual media references)](https://reneetougas.substack.com/p/the-return-of-my-travel-bug-and-surprising) _2026-06-16 · Renee Tougas · Renee Tougas_ We moved to Nova Scotia two summers ago and as we were settling into our new home and community I lost my desire to travel and go other places. ## [The first week of June](https://reneetougas.substack.com/p/the-first-week-of-june) _2026-06-05 · Renee Tougas · Renee Tougas_ Early June might just be the prettiest time of year at the Sanctuary. ## [Wanna stay at our house later this month?](https://reneetougas.substack.com/p/wanna-stay-at-our-house-later-this) _2026-06-03 · Renee Tougas · Renee Tougas_ Looking for a cat sitter for the end of June ## [An old favourite made new again](https://reneetougas.substack.com/p/an-old-favourite-made-new-again) _2026-05-26 · Renee Tougas · Renee Tougas_ Walking has been the go-to activity in our relationship. ## [Install Manifest V3 Extension (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/5jhZSbL3XQ5M) _2026-05-26 · **Sponsored**_ Get this Manifest V3 extension from the official TronBrowser Store listing. ## [Chainsaws for Chicks & Coming home to the woods](https://reneetougas.substack.com/p/chicks-with-chainsaws-and-coming) _2026-05-21 · Renee Tougas · Renee Tougas_ Living on a country property I needed some chainsaw training to help me fulfil the goal of managing our woods. And then Chainsaws for Chicks landed in my inbox. ## [Marrow deep](https://reneetougas.substack.com/p/marrow-deep) _2026-05-06 · Renee Tougas · Renee Tougas_ I don’t have to scrape for glimmers when I’m standing in a vein of gold. ## [May Day](https://reneetougas.substack.com/p/may-day) _2026-05-01 · Renee Tougas · Renee Tougas_ Happy first day of May. ## [Wrangling and joining 130M points...in 2026](https://dewey.dunnington.ca/post/2026/wrangling-and-joining-130m-points...in-2026/) _2026-04-24 · Dewey Dunnington_ About a year and a half ago I wrote a post on “wrangling” and joining 130 million points using various open source tools . Shortly thereafter I joined Wherobots where I get to spend most of my time building SedonaDB , a tool purpose-built to make exactly that sort of wranging and joining effortless. Until today I had never checked back to the query that got me thinking about all of… ## [Uranium in Nova Scotia. Powerpoint presentation](https://earthsciencesociety.com/2025/11/28/uranium-in-nova-scotia-powerpoint-presentation/) _2025-11-28 · earth science society · EARTH SCIENCE SOCIETY_ Uranium presentation Download ## [Debunking – again – the Mining Association of Nova Scotia](https://earthsciencesociety.com/2025/11/28/debunking-again-the-mining-association-of-nova-scotia/) _2025-11-28 · earth science society · EARTH SCIENCE SOCIETY_ This piece was published in the Halifax Examiner on October 28, 2025. On October 13, the Canadian Mining Journal posted an article entitled “Debate grows over Nova Scotia’s Uranium mining future”. I submitted a comment on the article’s website debunking Continue reading ## [Day 24: The Mud Lakes of Nova Scotia](https://dewey.dunnington.ca/post/2025/day-24-the-mud-lakes-of-nova-scotia/) _2025-11-23 · Dewey Dunnington_ With apologies for skipping the last 18 days…it’s day 24 of the 30 day map challenege and I’m back! In my first post about SedonaDB I did a brief investigation into the least creatively named waterbodies in Nova Scotia based on the water segments data in Nova Scotia. Anecdotally I’m also aware that there are many “Long Lake"s and “Little Rivers” out there… ## [Day 6: Dimensions](https://dewey.dunnington.ca/post/2025/day-6-dimensions/) _2025-11-06 · Dewey Dunnington_ Day 6 of the 30 day map challenege is Dimensions, and when I read the prompt I immediately thought: I have to do something with M values. M values, you say? It’s true that these don’t come up as often as Z, but many spatial specifications out there allow combinations of XY, XYZ, XYM, or XYZM values. The M stands for “measure” because I think the original motivation was that… ## [Day 5: Earth](https://dewey.dunnington.ca/post/2025/day-5-earth/) _2025-11-05 · Dewey Dunnington_ It’s day 5…earth! I was particular excited about this day in the 30 day map challenege because earth is my thing…I did a M.Sc. in Geology and taught Geomorphology at Acadia University for several years. While my first thought was mapping bedrock or surficial geology in Nova Scotia, I was foiled by the fact that Nova Scotia DNR distributes its files as self-extracting executable… ## [Day 2: Lines](https://dewey.dunnington.ca/post/2025/day-2-lines/) _2025-11-02 · Dewey Dunnington_ Day two of the 30 day map challenege is lines! A few weeks ago I wrote a post about stream traversal with SedonaDB . For day two I’ll do this with the river system for Gaspereau Lake (starting at the mouth of the beautiful Gaspereau River!). For anybody not familiar with the Gaspereau River, it features excellent wineries and the best tubing this side of any line you draw. Let’s get to… ## [Day 1: Points](https://dewey.dunnington.ca/post/2025/day-1-points/) _2025-11-01 · Dewey Dunnington_ Day one of the 30 day map challenege is points! One of the datasets I use all the time in testing is named ns-water\_point from GeoArrow Data . When I made this test data I didn’t think very hard about it…the Nova Scotia Geospatial Data Directory has a hydrological section and I spent the better part of a decade there working on lakes…it seemed like fun! Other than a few sanity… ## [Lazy GeoParquet reading in SedonaDB, DuckDB, GeoPandas, and GDAL](https://dewey.dunnington.ca/post/2025/lazy-geoparquet-reading-in-sedonadb-duckdb-geopandas-and-gdal/) _2025-10-16 · Dewey Dunnington_ I’m an obvious fan of GeoParquet and SedonaDB and it should be no surprise that I worked (still working!) pretty hard making sure SedonaDB could take advantage of all GeoParquet had to offer. This post talks about one of those things: lazy reads (or if you’re a databse nut, “pruning”). Basically, GeoParquet was designed to allow traditional GIS software to take advantage of… ## [(Geo)Data cleaning with Arrow and SedonaDB](https://dewey.dunnington.ca/post/2025/geodata-cleaning-with-arrow-and-sedonadb/) _2025-10-06 · Dewey Dunnington_ Last week I had the pleasure of being a guest on a Cloud Native Geospatial webinar with my colleagues Jia Yu and Matt Forrest where we talked SedonaDB . In the webinar Matt demoed a fantastic blog post comparing a real-world workflow on SedonaDB, DuckDB, and PostGIS . In preparation, I came up with a few examples and only a small bit ended up making it to the live demo. Here’s the full… ## [Stream network traversal with SedonaDB](https://dewey.dunnington.ca/post/2025/stream-network-traversal-with-sedonadb/) _2025-09-26 · Dewey Dunnington_ Last Wednesday the Apache Sedona project announced SedonaDB . There’s also a great post on the Whereobots blog that has a bit more context, or if you’re like me and you just want to see the code you can do that too . I’ve been a sparse blog poster ever since I (1) got a job and (2) had kids, but if you’ve been vaguely following over the past few years you’ll notice… ## [Wind West](https://novascotia.ca/wind-west/) _2025-09-12 · NovaScotia.ca homepage news_ Nova Scotia has the offshore wind potential to power 27% of Canada's electricity needs. Wind West will develop Nova Scotia's clean offshore energy, make our province an energy superpower, and create prosperity for generations. ## [Minas Basin in a time of climate change and sea level rise](https://earthsciencesociety.com/2025/08/16/minas-basin-in-a-time-of-climate-change-and-sea-level-rise/) _2025-08-17 · earth science society · EARTH SCIENCE SOCIETY_ This article was published in the Halifax Examiner on August 15, 2025 The town of Wolfville is an independent town within the Municipality of Kings County. Windsor is an independent town within Hants County. Both towns are situated on the Continue reading ## [Debunking NS Politicians and MANS about Nova Scotia Uranium](https://earthsciencesociety.com/2025/07/26/debunking-ns-politicians-and-mans-about-nova-scotia-uranium/) _2025-07-26 · earth science society · EARTH SCIENCE SOCIETY_ My article debunking Nova Scotia politicians and special interest group MANS appeared in the regional Nova Scotia Paper on July 25, 2025. Full text: Letter to the Editor of the Valley Journal Advertiser Dr Elisabeth Kosters – geologist. The July Continue reading ## [Commercial Special Interest Groups are bullying concerned Nova Scotia citizens](https://earthsciencesociety.com/2025/07/15/commercial-special-interest-groups-are-bullying-concerned-nova-scotia-citizens/) _2025-07-15 · earth science society · EARTH SCIENCE SOCIETY_ This post highlights the twinned articles by NS journalist Joan Baxter and myself about the less than civil behaviour of mining special interest groups regarding potential Uranium exploration in Nova Scotia Continue reading ## [Statement on Uranium mining in Nova Scotia to Wolfville Town Council](https://earthsciencesociety.com/2025/06/17/statement-on-uranium-mining-in-nova-scotia-to-wolfville-town-council/) _2025-06-17 · earth science society · EARTH SCIENCE SOCIETY_ I submitted this statement in person to Wolfville Town Council today, June 17, 2025. - Statement on Uranium exploration to Wolfville Town Council, June 17, 2025 My name is Dr Elisabeth Kosters, I’m a retired geologist, I live in Wolfville. Continue reading ## [Energy East – again?](https://earthsciencesociety.com/2025/03/07/energy-east-again/) _2025-03-07 · earth science society · EARTH SCIENCE SOCIETY_ Premier Houston demands an oil pipeline The future is here and it’s mayhem. On March 3, 2025, US President Donald Trump announced a 30% tariff on goods imported from Canada and Mexico, 10% for Alberta oil. The threat had been Continue reading