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Inside communication

On the evening of January 25, 14 women squeezed into the uncomfortably warm waiting room of the Planned Parenthood Metro Clinic on Quinpool. They came to learn a few things about themselves—for instance, where their cervixes are located. Savayda Jarone’s fertility awareness workshop was filled to capacity, a common occurrence during the two and a […]

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Final countdown

The construction company has been selected, the tendering process is nearly finalized and virtually all the funding is in for a sizeable addition to the skatepark currently located on the Halifax Common. The project is a joint venture between HRM and the Halifax Skatepark Coalition, a group of volunteers who have been lobbying for this […]

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In case of emergency

The “morning-after” pill—commonly sold under the brand name Plan B in Canada—is a form of emergency contraception. It’s used after unprotected sex or birth control failure, and works up to 72 hours after the incident (not just the morning after). Plan B is available over the counter by asking a pharmacist—no prescription needed. Just like […]

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