N.S. reinstates certain COVID-19 restrictions province-wide
HALIFAX: In light of recent COVID-19 outbreaks and the threat of the new Omicron variant, physical distance and gathering limits are returning to help protect Nova Scotians and the health…
COVID-19 rapid tests available at provincial libraries across N.S for holiday season
HALIFAX: Starting today, December 13, Nova Scotians can pick up COVID-19 rapid test kits at public libraries across the province. “While we stopped recommending general asymptomatic testing a while ago,…
N.S. Health calling patients diagnosed with COVID-19
HALIFAX: To support those diagnosed with COVID-19, Nova Scotia Health continues to work on several initiatives to help patients work toward recovery, and support health care providers caring for patients…
COVID-19 exposure at Lockview High, WMES being investigated
WAVERLEY/FALL RIVER: Public Health is investigating an exposure of COVID-19 at both Waverley Memorial Elementary School and Lockview High. The exposure at WMES is to have occurred on Dec. 7…
Windsor Junction friends learning to be entrepreneurs through sea glass craft venture
WINDSOR JUNCTION: The sea glass on Inverness Beach in Cape Breton has led to a prospering business venture for two young girls who are best friends from Windsor Junction. Cate…
East Hants youth collect for Caring & Sharing with reverse Advent calendar
ENFIELD: Instead of taking something for themselves from their Advent Calendar, six East Hants area families did the opposite—giving back to the Caring & Sharing Angel Tree food bank. The…
Multiple weapon charges laid in Shubenacadie incident
SHUBENACADIE: East Hants RCMP have charged a 55-year-old Shubenacadie area with multiple weapons offences and a breach of court order following an incident Dec. 3 outside a retail business in…
Vehicle break-in under investigation by East Hants RCMP
LANTZ: RCMP are investigating after a vehicle that was parked at the East Hants Aquatic Centre in Elmsdale had it’s car window smashed out. East Hants S/Sgt. Cory Bushell said…
N.S. investing to attract, retain Continuing Care workers, add beds
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is investing about $57 million to support those working in continuing care, add more staff and open more beds more quickly to seniors waiting for long-term care.…
Province announces more NSians eligible for COVID-19 vaccine booster
HALIFAX: More Nova Scotians will soon become eligible to receive a COVID-19 booster dose. The province has accepted all of the new booster recommendations announced on December 3 by the…