Nova Scotia Autism Newswire

Why this man is running from one tip of Nova Scotia to the other

11 hours ago News Duration 2:15 closed caption Landon Smith of Barrington, N.S., was inspired to lace up in honour of his nephew and has raised nearly $50,000 for Autism Nova Scotia summer camps. The CBC's Ethan Hunt has the story.

Nova Scotia man runs across province to raise money for Autism Nova Scotia

A Nova Scotia marathon runner is taking on his biggest challenge yet, and raising money along the way. Cape Sable Island’s Landon Smith is running from the southernmost tip of Nova Scotia, The Hawk on Cape Sable Island, to the province’s northernmost point …

Fundraising goal smashed: 784-km run in support of Autism Nova Scotia underway

“He started with a goal of $5,000, reached that, and then surpassed his increased goal of $10,000. Landon’s Tip-to-Tip Run has already raised more than $17,000, which is incredible to see as he sets out on his 784-kilometre journey across Nova Scotia,” …

Marathon runner sets out to run across Nova Scotia for Autism NS

Autism and birthdays: When celebrating looks different

Birthdays can look a bit different for kids who are Autistic. Some can be like your “typical” birthday party but some will never have that. Like for most things Cole and Ryan are very different for their birthdays. Cole always had a big party, lots of …

From tip to tip: Landon Smith running across Nova Scotia for autism

A runner from Cape Sable Island is about to take on a challenge that will take him from one end of Nova Scotia to the other, all to raise money for autism. Landon Smith plans to run from The Hawk on Cape Sable Island, the southernmost tip of Nova Scotia, …

MLA questions delay of N.S. Autism Action Plan

About one in every 44 Nova Scotians is on the autism spectrum, according to MLA Lisa Lachance. The Houston government announced the creation of the Autism Action Plan for the province in 2024, stating that it would improve services and supports, identify …

Canadian Securities Exchange Reports August 2026 Performance Figures

The Canadian Securities Exchange ("CSE" or "the Exchange") today announced market statistics for August 2026. August 2026 Operating Statistics Trading volume of CSE listed securities totaled 1.2 billion shares; Trading value of CSE …

Business Brief: The cost of complexity

Good morning. In today’s newsletter, we’re looking at how growing complexity in Canada’s income tax code is weighing on small businesses. Up first In the news Utilities: Halifax-based Emera is bidding to build a national champion in the utility sector by …

Canadian family says 2022 hurricane left them in a garage after insurer covered only 2 months

For one Nova Scotia family, the fallout from post-tropical storm Fiona did not end when the winds died down.  After their home was badly damaged in September 2022, Alma and James Doucette ended up living in a garage on their property with three …

Fear, sadness, and anger: Why children in N.S. government care frequently go missing

Grayson Balzan was only 12 when the last pieces of his childhood were stolen. A tattered, one-eyed stuffed toy dog named Puppy was one of the few items he took with him to a Dartmouth, N.S., group home when he was placed into government care. He’d had it …

4 years after Fiona, N.S. family lives in garage due to unresolved insurance claim

Alma Doucette gets choked up when she thinks back to her routine of walking one of her grandchildren to the morning school bus stop. Her granddaughter, who is on the autism spectrum, struggles deeply with change — and every walk to the bus stop in recent …

New resource supports parents of preschoolers with suspected developmental delays

McGill researchers have created and validated a virtual coaching program that helps parents of preschoolers with developmental delays navigate the maze of assessments, appointments and decisions with which they can be faced. BRIGHT Coaching provides one-on …

I have to move my car (again)

By 8 a.m., parking lots at Dalhousie University are usually crammed end to end with cars. In response, students like Taylor Caissie, a fourth-year history student at the University of King’s College and Dal, are choosing to park their vehicles illegally, …

Vallejoan Amanda Williams is the ultimate hero

On Aug. 11, 2025, Amanda Williams proved that an ordinary person can do something extraordinary. That’s the day the Vallejo woman helped save a man from a knife attack, and a year later that extraordinary moment is about to be recognized by the Carnegie …

Etac to Deliver Rewarding Practical On-Stand CPD at OT Show 2026

UNITED KINGDOM, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hosted by world-class product and therapy experts, Etac will be providing purposeful on-stand CPD educational sessions at the OT Show 2026. The Occupational Therapy Show, NEC Birmingham, …

On World Spine Day, Mountain Spine & Orthopedics Reminds Adults That Scoliosis Is Not Only a Childhood Condition

A spinal curve is common after 60, and a curve on an X-ray does not automatically mean surgery. HOLLYWOOD, FL, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On World Spine Day, Mountain Spine & Orthopedics is encouraging adults with …

SCAN Health Plan Earns 4-Star Rating in California for 14th Consecutive Year

SCAN Has Earned 4 STARS or Higher in California for 15 of the 16 Years of the CMS Star Ratings Program LONG BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SCAN Health Plan (SCAN), one of the nation’s largest not-for-profit Medicare …

LiveData Announces Strategic Partnership with Valley Health System to Expand Surgical Capacity

Leading Health System Selects Purpose-Built Perioperative Analytics to Unify Reporting Across Hospital and ASCs CAMBRIDGE, MA, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- LiveData®, the premier developer of real-time perioperative …

Breakthrough Near-Infrared Holography Pushes Lensless Microscopy Beyond Its Traditional Visible-Range Scattering Limit

Near-infrared light and a larger sample-sensor gap recover detail where classical in-line visible-range lensless holography fails due to strong scattering CHENGDU, SICHUAN PROVINCE, CHINA, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Near-infrared …

Why Are My Teeth Still Crooked After Braces? Aspley Elite Dental Care Explains What Patients Should Know

ASPLEY, BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Aspley Elite Dental Care has released guidance for patients who notice changes in tooth alignment after completing orthodontic treatment, explaining the common reasons teeth can …

JAG Physical Therapy Midtown Brings Advanced RCT Recovery Technology to Manhattan Through New ReGen Medical Partnership

New offering expands the sports medicine and orthopedic rehabilitation services already available at JAG's Midtown clinic NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- JAG Physical Therapy Midtown (274 Madison Avenue, …

Brand Strength: Baolijin Earns Global Trust in Carbon Fiber Composite Plastic via Innovation & Compliance

Strengthening Long-Term Competitiveness of Carbon Fiber Composite Plastic Brands Through Independent IP CALIFORNIA, CA, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- DONGGUAN, GUANGDONG, CHINA — 16 OCTOBER 2026 Guangdong Baolijin New …

Sule Hair Clinic Shares Hair Transplant Follow-Up Checklist for UK Readers

A practical guide to individual care instructions, clinical contacts and follow-up arrangements for UK readers researching treatment in Istanbul. ISTANBUL, TURKEY, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sule Hair Clinic has prepared an English- …

ConsumerTechnology Remains atthe Core: IDG Capital Builds aLong- TermInvestment Thesis AroundScaled Adoption

From PC and mobile internet to new consumer technology, IDG Capital focuses on mass adoption, consumer behavior, and sustainable growth. CALIFORNIA, CA, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- HONG KONG — For more than three …

Moorooka Dental Care Highlights Advanced Dental Implant Options for Local Residents

BRISBANE, QLD, AUSTRALIA, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Moorooka Dental Care, which has served the Moorooka, Salisbury and Tarragindi communities for more than 25 years, has announced a new community education initiative focused on …

Leading Gel Pen Assembly Machine Manufacturers in China 2026: Driving Pen Assembly Innovation

A 2026 guide to leading Chinese manufacturers of gel pen assembly machines. CALIFORNIA, CA, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SUZHOU, China, October 16, 2026 — Suzhou Paifeite Automation Technology Co., Ltd., a Jiangsu-based …

Aspley Elite Dental Care Explains Whitening Options for Fillings, Crowns and Veneers

ASPLEY, BRISBANE , AUSTRALIA, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Teeth whitening is commonly used to reduce the appearance of stains and discolouration on natural teeth. People with existing dental work often have another question before …

Inferenz Scales Caregence with Custom AI Agent Builder, EHR Integrations and Predictive Models

Build Healthcare AI agents in minutes with ready-made workflows - no engineering team needed. Run everything securely in your own cloud. ROUND ROCK, TX, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Inferenz, a data and AI engineering company …

Dentistry’s Got Talent Founder Elijah Desmond Passes the Baton After 400-Plus Speakers

Desmond judged the October 8 DGT final in Miami, won by Dr. Cole Herzik, as he shifts his focus to helping dentists sell their practices. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Elijah Desmond, the founder of Dentistry’s …

Innovative Health ACO Selected for CMS LEAD Model Implementation Period

Physician-led organization joins 79 ACOs preparing to advance value-based care beginning in 2027. TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Innovative Health ACO LLC (IHACO) has been named among 79 Accountable Care …

The Bristal’s CFO Eileen Rainer Named One of Long Island Business News’ Leaders in Business and Finance Honoree

The Bristal is proud to announce that Eileen Rainer, CFO, has been named one of Long Island Business News’ Leaders in Business and Finance honorees. RONKONKOMA, NY, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Bristal Assisted …

60% of TPD Claims Denied, Aussie Injury Lawyers Reveals Here's How Insurers Make the Number Look Normal

New APRA data for 2025 shows TPD claims accounted for 88% of all life insurance claim disputes. Aussie Injury Lawyers reveals the cover-up and calls for change. BRISBANE, QLD, AUSTRALIA, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Advocacy call for …

From Taiwan to Tallahassee: The Award-Winning Orthodontist Behind a 5-Star, Trilingual Practice

Dr. Maryam Rezaie's Vibrant Orthodontics, a BusinessRate Best of 2026 Award Winner, holds a 5.0-star rating across 896 Google reviews. TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a city with no shortage of orthodontic …

One Doctor, One Office: The Dental Lounge in Hampstead Pairs Espresso and Massaging Chairs with Same-Day Crowns

At Dr. Amanda Gill's Hampstead practice every patient sees the same dentist, and The Dental Lounge holds a 5.0-star average across 46 reviews. HAMPSTEAD, NC, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Patients walking into The Dental …