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CBC
11-07-2025
- CBC
Dartmouth man charged with sexual assault, extortion, threats
Social Sharing Police have charged a Dartmouth man with sexual assault, extortion and uttering threats. Jason Bernard James, 51, was charged last month in connection with incidents that allegedly occurred between Dec. 31, 2023, and June 4, 2025. He was released on conditions not to communicate with the complainant or be within 100 metres of the complainant's home or workplace. The complainant's identity is protected by a publication ban. Another condition prohibits James from possessing firearms or prohibited or restricted weapons. Nova Scotia Health has confirmed that James is an employee but would not say whether he is actively working or on paid or unpaid leave. A page on the networking site LinkedIn says James is the director of facilities management and support. "We are co-operating with the police investigation and will not make further comments," Nova Scotia Health said in a statement to CBC News. James is scheduled to appear in court later this month.
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Measles vaccination rate inadequate, Nova Scotia's chief medical officer says
Nova Scotia's chief medical officer of health says the rate of measles vaccination in the province is inadequate. Dr. Robert Strang said the latest numbers from 2024 show 93 per cent of two-year-olds at that time had had at least one dose of the measles vaccine and 79 per cent had two doses. The vaccine is recommended for babies at 12 months and 18 months. "We're doing OK because those are underestimates," Strang said Wednesday. "And we know some of that 93 per cent — maybe [there was] just a delay [and] they didn't get their second dose until after they were two and they're still fully immunized. But there's more we need to do." This week, Nova Scotia Health reported one lab-confirmed case of measles in Pictou County and said it expects there to be more. The health authority said the case is believed to be related to travel within Canada to an area with known measles cases. Nova Scotia's first lab-confirmed case of 2025, in May, involved a person who had travelled to the U.S. Strang said even if the 2024 provincial numbers don't include every child who had the shot, the percentages need to be higher to fully prevent the spread of measles, which is transmitted by direct contact with infectious droplets or by airborne spread. When asked about the fact that 21 per cent of two-year-olds in Nova Scotia haven't been fully vaccinated, Strang said that's in part due to the impact of the pandemic, vaccination misinformation and challenges accessing primary care. He said Public Health has increased the number of clinics for families without a primary care provider. "In the last few months, with a focus on measles vaccine, we've immunized 5,000 to 6,000 Nova Scotians getting them up to date with their measles vaccine. So there's lots of good things happening, but we need to continue these efforts." Strang said measles outbreaks show the importance of vaccinations. "Vaccines prevent disease," he said. Nova Scotia Health describes measles as a "very contagious viral infection that can cause serious illness." It says most cases occur in unvaccinated people who travel to places where measles cases are happening. Symptoms of measles include: Fever. A red blotchy rash on the face that spreads down the body. Cough, runny nose, red eyes. Small white spots that may show up inside the mouth and throat. According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, a measles infection can sometimes result in hospitalization. Older adults who likely had measles as children have natural immunity, Strang said. Anyone born between 1970 and 1996 may have received only one vaccine, so it's recommended those people get a booster. MORE TOP STORIES
CBC
10-07-2025
- Health
- CBC
Measles vaccination rate inadequate, Nova Scotia's chief medical officer says
Nova Scotia's chief medical officer of health says the rate of measles vaccination in the province is inadequate. Dr. Robert Strang said the latest numbers from 2024 show 93 per cent of two-year-olds at that time had had at least one dose of the measles vaccine and 79 per cent had two doses. The vaccine is recommended for babies at 12 months and 18 months. "We're doing OK because those are underestimates," Strang said Wednesday. "And we know some of that 93 per cent — maybe [there was] just a delay [and] they didn't get their second dose until after they were two and they're still fully immunized. But there's more we need to do." This week, Nova Scotia Health reported one lab-confirmed case of measles in Pictou County and said it expects there to be more. The health authority said the case is believed to be related to travel within Canada to an area with known measles cases. Nova Scotia's first lab-confirmed case of 2025, in May, involved a person who had travelled to the U.S. Strang said even if the 2024 provincial numbers don't include every child who had the shot, the percentages need to be higher to fully prevent the spread of measles, which is transmitted by direct contact with infectious droplets or by airborne spread. When asked about the fact that 21 per cent of two-year-olds in Nova Scotia haven't been fully vaccinated, Strang said that's in part due to the impact of the pandemic, vaccination misinformation and challenges accessing primary care. He said Public Health has increased the number of clinics for families without a primary care provider. "In the last few months, with a focus on measles vaccine, we've immunized 5,000 to 6,000 Nova Scotians getting them up to date with their measles vaccine. So there's lots of good things happening, but we need to continue these efforts." Strang said measles outbreaks show the importance of vaccinations. "Vaccines prevent disease," he said. Nova Scotia Health describes measles as a "very contagious viral infection that can cause serious illness." It says most cases occur in unvaccinated people who travel to places where measles cases are happening. Symptoms of measles include: Fever. A red blotchy rash on the face that spreads down the body. Cough, runny nose, red eyes. Small white spots that may show up inside the mouth and throat. According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, a measles infection can sometimes result in hospitalization. Older adults who likely had measles as children have natural immunity, Strang said. Anyone born between 1970 and 1996 may have received only one vaccine, so it's recommended those people get a booster. MORE TOP STORIES
CTV News
08-07-2025
- Health
- CTV News
Nova Scotia Health ask for public's help to find patient
Ryan Joseph Trentleman is missing from Dartmouth hospital. (Source: Nova Scotia Health) Nova Scotia Health is asking for the public's help to find a missing patient from Dartmouth hospital. Ryan Joseph Trentleman, 31, has hazel eyes and brown hair. He is six-foot-one and weighs 198 pounds. He was last seen wearing glasses, a blue shirt, brown jeans, a black baseball hat and black sneakers. A release from Nova Scotia Health says, 'the patient's risk to himself and others increases with the length of time he is away from treatment.' Anyone with information is asked to contact local law enforcement. For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Measles case detected in Pictou County
Nova Scotia Health is investigating a lab-confirmed case of measles in Pictou County and suggests there could be more cases, with "additional contacts who are also ill with measles-like symptoms." In a news release Monday, the health authority said the confirmed case is believed to be related to travel within Canada to an area with known measles cases. Measles is a highly contagious viral illness that is transmitted by direct contact with infectious droplets or by airborne spread. Public Health is contacting people who are known to have had close contact with the case "to ensure up-to-date immunization and identify further cases as quickly as possible." While Nova Scotia Health believes exposures may be limited, it said anyone who was at the following locations may have been exposed and should watch for symptoms: Aberdeen Hospital emergency department in New Glasgow on Saturday, July 5, between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. St. Martha's Regional Hospital emergency department in Antigonish on July 5 between 10:45 a.m. and 4:15 p.m. The release said anyone displaying symptoms should contact Public Health at 902-481-5824. Anyone who may have been exposed and is pregnant, immunocompromised or under 12 months old should contact Public Health immediately at 902-893-5820. Nova Scotia Health said the risk of measles to the general population is considered low, since most people are protected by vaccination or because of a previous infection. Symptoms of measles include: Fever. A red blotchy rash on the face that spreads down the body. Cough, runny nose, red eyes. Small white spots that may show up inside the mouth and throat. Nova Scotia had its first confirmed case of measles in May. MORE TOP STORIES
