St. Martha's Regional Hospital in Antigonish, N.S., was founded by the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Martha in 1906. "When the current agreement concludes, the services and policies at St. Martha's will more closely align with all other hospitals across Nova Scotia," the Department of Health and Wellness said in a news release Friday. St. Martha's is a publicly funded health-care facility, but because of its religious connections it did not permit procedures like abortion or medically assisted dying. The province said the Sisters built a legacy that "shaped healthcare in Antigonish, surrounding community and across the province." The province said the Sisters' 120 years of service and stewardship " have had an immeasurable impact on healthcare and are deeply rooted and felt throughout the community. "

Source: CBC News March 07, 2026 04:53 UTC