Naturally when I said I was doing the Scotian Scoop I had to reach out to a dear friend of mine Janet Dermody of Cape Breton Originals. Someone who I have know just over a year, and connected with on various issues, some controversial which we both took heat for (lol), I had to share… Continue reading Scotian Scoop: Cape Breton Originals
We often forget that with people in encampments comes the families behind them. Families that may not be as involved due to protecting their boundaries or having bridges burned. In many cases though, we never hear those stories. This is an individual who was once silenced because their story didn't fit the narrative that "Nobody… Continue reading When Encampment Living Becomes a Choice, The Story You Don’t Hear.
If you know me, you know I'm a sucker for crime shows. Especially if they are local or Canadian. It should come as no surprise that we had to reach out to Jordan Bonaparte of The Canadian Gothic for this Scotian Spotlight! A true pioneer in crafting the landscape of podcasts and telling stories from… Continue reading Scotian Scoop Spotlight: The Canadian Gothic
It comes as no surprise with the doctor shortage in Nova Scotia that people are struggling with their health and ailments. A last updated report has shown that while the PC government is making some strides towards bettering the way we see medical professionals, they still are missing the mark. At time of writing it… Continue reading Maple: Doctors at your fingertips, with less than sweet results.
If you're new here. Welcome. If you’re familiar with my views on homelessness, it should come as no surprise that I'm pretty blunt about the topic. As shocking as this piece may be for some, it will highlight the typical attitude of many homeless in the province and their various demands. The homelessness crisis in… Continue reading Provincial Housing Solution Snubbed by Homeless Former Mayoral Candidate
First of all, if you don't know who I am, as many don't, my name is Stacey J. You can find my Facebook here for more personal and specific information about who I am. If you want the "In a nut shell" version. I am blunt, honest, and want to share a bit about my… Continue reading Introducing: The Scotian Scoop
Homeless Encampments, and the hidden dangers that are right before your very eyes.Along with the opiate crisis, and housing being either non-existent or un-affordable for a vast majority of Canadians, people in regular cookie cutter neighborhoods are finding themselves with these toxic neighbors. And before I go any further, are there a few people in… Continue reading Encampments, and The Hidden Dangers That Are Right Under Your Nose.
Advocating is not new. Actually it's been around for centuries, speaking publicly about particular causes or policies that you may or may not be for or against but hold dear to yourself. Only in the recent decades has it been put on the fore front further because of the fact that you have the entire… Continue reading Are They Advocates? Are They Bullies? Are They Delusional? Advocates Turned Toxic
If you've been following along with this series I hope you can also appreciate the fact that many of these situations have been tried and tested and failed. Let's take a look at out west and why they have been failing significantly and seem to finally be realizing whats wrong. Even in Ontario are they… Continue reading How The West Coast has Failed at Safe Supply and Harm Reduction, Now the East Coast stupidly follows their footsteps.
One thing you may not have noticed is that we are pumping so much money into a problem in hopes it goes away. I say we as if we are quite literally funding safe supply and harm reduction programs while I would dare say a vast majority of tax payers would support detox or rehabs… Continue reading Maintaining a drug addiction, or support a drug free life, which do you choose?
