(NB-Politician-Online-Hate)
New Brunswick politician Jenica Atwin says she is leaving federal politics for the “time being” because of the online hate she receives.
Atwin says the level of toxicity she’s had to face has been surprising since being first elected in 2019 with the Green party.
Atwin ultimately crossed the aisle and joined the Liberals in 2021.
She says she has had a barrage of hateful comments and posts directed toward her, including bomb threats, threats of sexual violence and other verbal abuse.
(The Canadian Press)
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(NB-Mental-Health)
The jury at a New Brunswick coroner’s inquest is making recommendations aimed at improving the mental health services available in the province.
The inquest looked at the death of Kaytlyn Hemsworth, who died in a psychiatric facility in Moncton in April of 2023.
The five-member jury is recommending the introduction of continuous patient monitoring with wearable devices that track vital signs, such as heart rate, oxygen saturation and movement.
Other recommendations include reducing patient to nurse ratios, keeping doors and windows clear of obstructions and changing guidelines to eliminate lapses in health care caused by multi-tasking.
(The Canadian Press)
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(NS-Human-Rights-Hearing)
The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission is opening an independent inquiry on a case of discrimination.
The board will look at the matter of Sherri Borden Colley and franchise business The Source.
Colley alleges The Source acted in a discriminatory manner against her and that she was treated differently while shopping at the Elmsdale Shopping Centre because of her race, skin colour and gender.
Board chair Eric Slone is expected to oversee the inquiry, with it launching February 6th in Halifax.
(The Canadian Press)
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(NS-Break-And-Enter)
R-C-M-P in Nova Scotia’s Lunenburg County are asking the public to help identify anyone involved with a series of break and enter investigations.
The Mounties say there was an attempted break in at a gas station in Barss Corner, with damage to the building but no items stolen.
They also say a workshop in Barss Corner was broken into, with eight-thousand dollars worth of tools stolen, while a business in New Germany was also burglarized and saw four-thousand dollars worth of equipment taken.
Anyone with information is being advised to call in and help with the investigation.
(The Canadian Press)
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(NL-Eating-Disorder-Awareness)
Newfoundland and Labrador’s minister of mental health and addictions is set to participate in a proclamation signing to recognize Eating Disorder Awareness Week.
Minister John Abbott will sign the proclamation as part of the government’s commitment to mental health in the province.
From February 26th to March 3rd, the National Institute of Mental heath tries to raise awareness on eating disorders by sharing information and materials related the latest research efforts.
The signing will be hosted by the Eating Disorder Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador in the main lobby of the Confederation Building, East Block.
(The Canadian Press)
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(PEI-Fortified-Buildings)
P-E-I’s government is asking Islanders what they think about a new bill that could regulate the use of excessive security features on some buildings.
The proposed legislation aims to address buildings that have extreme security. such as reinforced windows and bullet proof glass.
The bill claims regulation would prevent interference with emergency response, as such measures could prevent firefighters or police from gaining entry to the structure.
The draft also considers the impacts of high security on a structure in the event of an emergency — but if the additions prevent people from getting out, such as during a fire.
(CBC News)
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