Skye Bryden-Blom

Dec 31, 2024 | globalnews.ca | Skye Bryden-Blom

Some of the biggest issues facing Nova Scotians over the last year include the cost of living, housing and health care. In a sit-down interview to wrap up 2024, Premier Tim Houston spoke to Global News about the challenges and the hopes for the future. "It's a really good time for our province. There's lots good happening," he said. "We're still obviously still focused on health care. There's progress being made, but there's work to be done.

Nov 13, 2024 | globalnews.ca | Skye Bryden-Blom

The North Grove in Dartmouth, N.S., was transformed into a destination for voters on Wednesday. The community hosted the first supportive voting location under Elections Nova Scotia's new IDEAS strategy. "The voting itself is not different, but what is different is we're partnering with our IDEAS community groups to offer a voting location in a place that is familiar and friendly to underserved voters," said Elections Nova Scotia communications director Naomi Shelton.

Nov 8, 2024 | globalnews.ca | Skye Bryden-Blom

Stop and ask any Halifax driver about traffic and you're likely to get an earful about recent congestion and unusually long commutes. From construction to more cars on the road as work-from-home models change, it's evident the city is changing. "The new Barrington Street roundabout is working so well," one TikTok user recently shared sarcastically. "I've only been sitting here for an hour and 15 minutes."Then, there are the unexpected situations.

Nov 5, 2024 | globalnews.ca | Skye Bryden-Blom

Strumming a few chords on her guitar is all music teacher Andrea Ritcey can manage right now, after seriously injuring her hand during the Thanksgiving Day long weekend. The Nova Scotia woman, who is also recovering from stage 3 endometrial cancer, had to wait nearly two weeks for a much-needed surgery. Now, she's speaking out because she has seen first-hand how much of a "crisis" the province's health-care system truly is.

Oct 31, 2024 | globalnews.ca | Skye Bryden-Blom

A Nova Scotia woman fighting a chronic health condition that was caused by her cancer treatment says the next leader of the provincial government needs to help people who require specialized care. Jennifer Brady has lymphedema and has been locked in a battle with the province over her care. Brady, 46, received surgery to treat her cervical cancer in 2020. The surgery was successful, but it left her with the chronic condition that causes painful tissue swelling.