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"AIDS groups slam N.S. strategy"
An article from the Chronic Herald on the response by AIDS groups to Nova Scotia's AIDS strategy.

"AIDS activist blasts churches for attitudes"
An article from the Oshawa Times featuring criticism by Eric Smith of the attitudes of Christian churches towards people living with AIDS.

Article on Criminalization of AIDS in Halifax
An article in the Daily News that discusses the criminalization of a man "suspected of knowingly spreading AIDS". Featuring an interview with Eric Smith of the Nova Scotia PWA Coalition.

"Gays parade with pride"
An article from the Daily News on the Halifax Pride Parade, which prominently features AIDS activists. Featuring an interview with Eric Smith.

"Ousted N.S. teacher gets classroom back"
An article from the Globe and Mail on the case of Eric Smith, who lost his position as a teacher because he was HIV positive.

Image of members of Nova Scotia PWA Coalition demonstrating outside the conference of the Union of Nova Scotia Municipalities.
An image of members of Nova Scotia PWA Coalition demonstrating outside the conference of the Union of Nova Scotia Municipalities.

"Teacher joins AIDS task force"
An article from the Globe and Mail which discusses the appointment of Eric Smith to the Nova Scotia AIDS Task Force.

"Exposed: Revelation of AIDS connection leaves a Nova Scotia teacher in limbo"
A Globe and Mail article which discusses the case a Eric Smith, a Nova Scotia teacher who lost his job because he was HIV positive.

"AIDS boycott campaign launched"
An article from the Mail Star that discusses efforts by some parents to initiate a boycott of school protesting Eric Smith's employment at the school.

"Parents should know if teacher has AIDS, Premier of N.S. says"
An Globe and Mail article reports on a statement made by Nova Scotia Premier John Buchanan that parents have a right to know whether or not a teacher has AIDS.

"AIDS carrier denounces Buchanan"
An article from the Mail Star in which Eric Smith criticizes the Premier of Nova Scotia, John Buchanan, who argued that parents should know if their children are being taught by an "AIDS carrier"

"A Gay Men's Guide to Erotic Safer Sex"
A Gay Men's Guide to Erotic Safer Sex printed in the Dalhousie Gazette. Includes a Press Release from the Halifax Police Department which states that the article is not actually "pornographic" and consequently no charges will be laid.

"Smith slams AIDS stance"
A front-page article from the Daily News in which Eric Smith criticizes the Nova Scotia AIDS Task Force.

"AIDS report finally released"
An article from the Daily News that notes the release of the report of the Nova Scotia AIDS Task Force, and highlights Eric Smith's dissatisfaction with the report.

"AIDS quarantine policy center of new debate"
An article from the Daily News which highlights a finding of the Nova Scotia Task Force on AIDS that "people carrying the AIDS virus should not be quarantined or isolated - except in extraordinary cases".

"Gov't delays discourage AIDS sufferer"
An article from the Daily News, which interviews Bruce Davidson of the Nova Scotia Persons With AIDS Coalition, highlighting his frustration with the slowness of government response.

"Poll shows AIDS anomalies"
A newspaper article that speaks with Bruce Davidson about the Nova Scotia Task Force on AIDS, also featuring a poll of Nova Scotians on the importance of AIDS as a health issue.

"Valley AIDS Action: Newsletter of the Valley AIDS Concern Group"
A newsletter for the Valley AIDS Concern Group, an AIDS activist organization from Nova Scotia. the newsletter features articles on treatment issues, anonymous testing, and a obituary for Robert Nunn.

Nova Scotia PWA Coalition Pamphlet
A pamphlet for the Nova Scotia PWA Coalition that explains the services provided by the organization.
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