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Let’s Keep Talking Returns October 6 with Olympian Karen Furneaux
May 4, 2026 To kick off Mental Health Week, the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia is thrilled to announce that Let’s Keep Talking 2026 will take place on Tuesday,…
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Smile Cookie Campaign Kicks Off Across HRM in Support of Local Mental Health
April 27, 2026 Smile cookies are back — and they’re making a difference. Today, the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia joined partners from the IWK Foundation, Tim Hortons, and…
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Starr Cunningham speaks with CTV Your Morning Atlantic on connection and community grants.
The Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia’s President & CEO, Starr Cunningham, joined CTV Your Morning Atlantic to talk about the power of connection — and how the Foundation’s latest…
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Turning Success into Support: Tim Moore’s New Book Gives Back to Mental Health
An inspiring new book from Canadian entrepreneur Tim Moore is doing more than sharing lessons on business success — it’s helping strengthen mental health support in our communities. How I…
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Community Grants: Increasing Connections to Improve Mental Wellness
April 8, 2026 More Nova Scotians are accessing mental wellness support where they need it, when they need it, thanks to the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia. The Foundation’s…
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SENIOR LIVING: Building Community Capacity to Support the Mental Health of Older Nova Scotians
L to R: Dawn Parks – Outreach and Communications Manager, Shirley Ann Burdock – Executive Director, Meagan MacDonald – Community Wellness Lead, Phyllis MacLellan – Intergenerational Lead, Erin Henderson – Information Systems and Special Projects Manager, Photo Credit: Aging…
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Menopause Works Here
Starr Cunningham, President & CEO, Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia By signing up, we’ve committed to advancing a menopause inclusive culture that supports breaking the stigma of menopause at…
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SENIOR LIVING: Communities in Mocean — Older Adults Centre Stage
L to R: Elizabeth Berlasso, Bethany McMorine, Gail Eskes, Joan Nightingale. Photo Courtesy of Mocean Dance, Program -Communities in Mocean. Dancers perform in From Strong Roots, These Tender Shoots (2026), Photo Credit: Stoo…
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Introducing Karen Furneaux, Body Movin’ Ambassador
December 22, 2025 The Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia is proud to welcome Karen Furneaux as a new ambassador for Body Movin’ — our annual campaign that encourages Nova…