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Friday, December 27, 2019Renos underway on house aimed at attracting doctors to Yarmouth
Hammers are flying at the Vancouver Street house donated by Coastal Financial Credit Union for doctor recruitment efforts in Yarmouth. While the large house has “good bones,” there is much that needs to be updated and reconfigured. One of the biggest barriers to recruiting doctors to the region has been housing.
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Business Truth & Reconciliation
The Atlantic Chamber of Commerce takes proactive steps to promote reconciliation and respect for Indigenous rights within the corporate sector. In response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Call to Action 92, the Chamber urges its members to embrace the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples as a guiding framework.
Recognizing the importance of education, the Chamber encourages businesses to provide comprehensive training for management and staff on the history of Indigenous peoples, including the legacy of residential schools, Indigenous rights, and Aboriginal-Crown relations. Emphasizing intercultural competency, conflict resolution, and anti-racism, these efforts aim to foster a more inclusive and harmonious corporate environment rooted in mutual understanding and respect.
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