When the first doses of COVID-19 vaccine arrived in the province in December, Nova Scotians got an optimistic glimpse of life after the virus — with vaccination efforts made possible in part through the support of the Dal research community.

In this week's column, Dr. Saini discusses the importance of kindness and compassion — for ourselves and others — in this prolonged virtual work environment.

Wes Hall and Dahabo Ahmed-Omer of The BlackNorth Initiative delivered Dal's annual Shaar Shalom Lecture this week, offering profound perspectives on the history and modern impact of anti-Black racism in Canada as African Heritage Month draws to a close.

Ottawa announced an investment of $3.34 million in research to understand the health impacts of extended periods of inactivity and the effectiveness of preventative measures to mitigate the impact of inactivity on our health.

We’ve gotten through the COVID-19 pandemic thus far by looking out for one another. Now, with hope on the horizon, we have to keep doing what we’ve been doing well to keep each other safe.