by The Nova Scotia Health Authority has issued an alert to customers of a tattoo artist in the North Sydney area. The local acting medical officer of health, Dr. Frank Atherton, says that a complaint was made regarding Jeff Day at Bartown Tattoos & Piercing. Inspectors later visited the business and found that Day’s tattoo and piercing equipment was not properly sterilized. While there have been no reported illnesses associated with the Day or his business, Atherton says that there is a health risk for people who received a tattoo through Bartown Tattoos or through Day privately. The Health Authority says that other tattoo establishments are being reviewed to see if they’re using proper sterilization methods, and more information will be provided when it’s available.
Dave Desveaux
Dave Desveaux, a native of New Waterford leverages his experience and passion for research in The Coast 89.7 Newsroom where as the Weekday Newscaster. His foray into radio began with a research position at The Coast, which led to the production of a radio documentary on the music of the Mi’kmaq people. The program, entitled “First Nations, First Music” was co-produced with fellow Coast personality Ron Neville and released in early 2011. A graduate of Breton Education Centre, Dave went on to get a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History and Sociology from Cape Breton University, as well as a Master of Arts Degree in Sociology from Dalhousie University. He has worked as a teaching assistant at Dalhousie, and in various short-term customer service and research positions.
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