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Dalhousie grad launches COVID-19 student support network
A recent Dalhousie University graduate has launched a new tool to help post-secondary students struggling during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Recent graduate introduces network for mental health support for students
Stacie Smith, a recent grad from Dalhousie University, had her fourth-year interrupted by COVID-19. This change had Smith thinking of ways she could help students during the pandemic, which is how the COVID-19 Student Support Network was born.
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Santé mentale : un site internet créé par une Saint-Jeannoise pour aider les étudiants pendant la COVID-19
Une Saint-Jeannoise récemment diplômée met sur pied un site internet pour aider les étudiants à passer à travers la pandémie de COVID-19 qui est synonyme de problèmes de santé mentale pour plusieurs.
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Halifax Transit union calls for better mask enforcement as more drivers refuse work
The union representing transit workers in Halifax says the mandatory mask rule for all public transit is fundamentally flawed, as there are no repercussions for those who refuse to comply.
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Canada's Top 100 Recovery Projects
At Future of Good, we went on a crowdsourcing mission for the past year to find and celebrate local projects that help communities not just return to normal — but build back better for a thriving 2030.
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Stacie, COVID-19 Student Support Network Founder
Stacie is a proud Atlantic Canadian and recent graduate of Dalhousie University. She participated in mindyourmind’s youthexperts Online program this summer, and has since founded the COVID-19 Student Support Network. Stacie spoke to us about her country-wide initiative, which launched just a few days ago
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N.B., N.S. MLAs say enforcement at inter-provincial border lacks consistency
Crossing the border to Nova Scotia now comes with even more restrictions for some New Brunswickers.
Only those approved for essential trips can pass through -- unless you take another route
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Nova Scotia to open border to P.E.I., N.L. Wednesday; N.B. travellers subject to isolation based on vaccination status
Nova Scotia’s borders will officially open to Atlantic travel as of 8 a.m. Wednesday morning, although some restrictions will still apply to those travelling from New Brunswick.
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Road rage: Long lines at Nova Scotia and New Brunswick borders cause new frustrations
It’s been nearly a week since Nova Scotia opened up to New Brunswickers, but even with loosened restrictions, some travellers found themselves frustrated with the long lines this weekend.
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'There's a fourth wave coming': N.B. health officials urge younger population to get vaccinated for COVID-19
With cases climbing in the Moncton region, younger age groups are being urged to get vaccinated for COVID-19, as many of the current cases are not fully immunized, according to public health.
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New Brunswick report on youth suicide points to shortage of mental health specialists
New Brunswick needs a minister for children and youth, according to a report by the province's youth advocate, which was prompted by the death of a teenager who killed herself after failing to receive mental health care.
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‘COVID, COVID, COVID’: Experts say fatigue over virus in N.B., N.S. normal
We’re 19 months into the COVID-19 pandemic and the ebb and flow of the waves, variants and restrictions have some feeling burnt out.
“People are tired of COVID, COVID, COVID,” says Stacie Smith, a consultant for the National Youth Advisory Council.
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University students have mixed feelings about returning to in-person classes Monday
New Brunswick universities are going back to in-person classes on Monday, but not everyone is on board.
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Kinesiology alumni Stacie Smith named one of 2022 Young Impact Leaders
Future of Good, 2022 Young Impact Leaders - 30 Changemakers to watch for.
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Government of Canada announces recipients of Canada’s Volunteer Awards
Canada’s Volunteer Awards recognize community leaders, not-for-profit organizations, social enterprises, and businesses that have made significant contributions to improving the lives of others.
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Stacie Smith (graduate from BSc Kinesiology) was named an emerging leader in the Atlantic region as part of the Canada Volunteer awards
Congratulations, Stacie, for being named emerging leader.
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Volunteer award recipient pushes for better youth mental health
For Stacie Smith, giving back to others has been important due to those who left an impact on her when helping others.
The Saint John native began volunteering at Harbour View High School and became even more inspired when attending university.
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Frustrated by the mental health care system, this Maritimer turned to advocacy
Stacie Smith knows how difficult it is for young people to navigate the healthcare system, a struggle that inspired years of advocacy.
The 29-year-old living in Halifax learned this week that she has received an emerging leader award from the federal government for her work to improve youth mental health.
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Community-based research to fuel new mental health support for youth in Nova Scotia
“As a young person living with major depression and anxiety, I’ve had issues accessing the mental health system in Nova Scotia – in terms of being connected to the care I want to receive,” says Stacie Smith. “I want people in my community to have a different experience.”