Kevin Jess
Digital Journalist based in Kingsport, NS, Canada, Canada.
Joined on Jul 14, 2009
Expertise in
Religion,
Drinks,
Single parenting,
Food, recipes
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A new study shows that Jehovah's Witnesses, known for their stand on refusing blood transfusions fair better after undergoing cardiac surgery than those who accept blood transfusions.
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Haifa -
Fourteen women, aged 74 to 97, have competed in a beauty pageant for Holocaust survivors. The pageant is stirring controversy, with organizers calling it "a celebration of life".
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Englewood -
The New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services "Cardiac Surgery in New Jersey" report card has been released. It shows Englewood Hospital has a 100 percent survival rate for coronary artery bypass surgery.
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Halifax -
Fireworks, free public concerts, incredible food and music, historical animation and family friendly activities will highlight the shore-side program for the Tall Ships Nova Scotia event July 19-23 in Halifax.
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Halifax -
The Nova Scotia government says 3,340 coyotes were killed by licensed trappers during the 2011-2012 season as part of its plan to reduce aggressive coyote behaviour.
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75 years ago, Jehovah’s Witnesses in Germany distributed an “Open Letter” (Offener Brief) detailing the atrocities committed by Hitler’s regime throughout the German Reich.
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Sevan -
Viewers of the “Haylur” news programs observed this week something rarely presented to the Armenian public: a retraction of false statements made about Jehovah’s Witnesses.
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Halifax -
Farmer's Dairy in Nova Scotia is bringing back its sugary orange drink 'Beep' for a limited time beginning this Monday and it's creating quite a buzz in social media circles.
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A recent rash of missing dog cases has some Missouri residents worried about their canine friends. One breed in particular, Great Dane, is affected.
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The second season of The Walking Dead will wrap up this Sunday and if you think last weeks episode took you by surprise, the finale will be numbing. SPOILER ALERT: Major plot point revealed.
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Dartmouth -
Hurricane Irene is on track to hit eastern Canada late Sunday into early Monday, say forecasters, and its impact will be felt throughout the region.
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Sydney -
Travel and Leisure magazine's 2011 World's Best Awards has voted Nova Scotia's Cape Breton Island as one of the best islands to visit, beating out the Great Barrier Reef Islands and Sicily.
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Halifax -
The government of Nova Scotia is warning residents to take precautions early in 2011 as indications show this year will be an above average year for hurricane activity in the Atlantic Ocean.
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A new poll says that a majority of Americans believe that Osama bin Laden is now in hell. It is a view widely held among those religiously inclined but what does the Bible have to say about it?
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Halifax -
Today, April 15, 2011 marks the 99th anniversary of the sinking of the HMS Titanic. More than 1500 lives were lost in one of the most famous of all tragedies at sea.
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Raleigh -
A recent poll conducted by Public Policy Polling (PPP) shows that 46 percent of Mississippi Republicans are in favor of outlawing interracial marriage.
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New York -
A boy and a girl, both from New York City have been arrested for hate crimes after several alleged attacks on a female Muslim classmate.
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Wolfville -
Principal Brad Stokes, in a letter going home to Horton High School parents this afternoon, has confirmed that a student at the school has been diagnosed with necrotizing fasciitis, commonly known as flesh eating disease.
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Ottawa -
The President of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops has asked the Chief Electoral Officer of Canada to ensure the staff and volunteers of Elections Canada will be able to attend worship during Holy Week.
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Halifax -
Nova Scotia has ended the 2010-2011 fiscal year with a $447 million surplus. Premier Darrell Dexter made the announcement Monday, April 4 to the Nova Scotia House of Assembly.
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