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Saik’uz Chief thrilled to see addictions treatment facility move forward SHARE ON: Chief Priscilla Mueller of the Saikuz First Nation. (Photo supplied by Brendan Pawliw, MyPGNow.com staff) Saik’uz Chief Priscilla Mueller mentioned it’s a huge relief a healing and treatment centre located on the old Tachick Lake Resort near Vanderhoof is moving forward. Carrier Sekani Family Services made the announcement yesterday (Thursday) following some deliberation with the province and the Agricultu...

News releases from the Government of Nova Scotia

First Chief Officer of Office of Mental Health and Addictions Appointed May 27, 2021 - 1:55 PM The provincial government has appointed Dr. Sam Hickcox as Nova Scotia’s first chief officer of the new Office of Mental Health and Addictions. Dr. Hickcox, currently the physician lead for addictions medicine at the Nova Scotia Health Authority, will be responsible for planning and providing strategic oversight of mental health and addictions policy development. He starts the new role July 1. “D...