Province announces five-phase gradual re-opening plan
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia will re-open gradually, using a five phase approach, Premier Iain Rankin and Dr. Robert Strang, chief medical officer of health, announced May 28.
"Our phased plan will allow us to safely enjoy...
COVID19: One death; 40 new cases, and 92 recoveries reported
EAST HANTS/FALL RIVER: The province has reported one death related to COVID-19 on May 28. A 50-year-old woman from the Central Zone has died.
There have now been 80 COVID-19-related deaths in Nova Scotia.
Nova Scotia...
RCMP asking for help in search for stolen mobility scooter
BEAVER BANK: On May 19, a potential buyer attended a home on Beaver Bank Rd. in Beaver Bank to look at a battery-powered adult mobility scooter, which had been listed for sale online.
The...
Dr. Strang encourages NSians to get tested regularly for COVID-19
HALIFAX: The province’s top doctor said he is concerned with low testing numbers as of late for COVID-19 pop-up testing and is encouraging n Nova Scotians to get out and get swabbed.
Dr. Robert Strang...
Public health uses number of indicators in determining gathering limits: Dr. Strang
HALIFAX: The chief medical officer of health said it’s not just a single number public health looks for when determining if they can ease COVID-19 restrictions to allow for large gatherings.
At the May 25...
COVID19: Those 12-19 now eligible for vaccine appointments
HALIFAX/FALL RIVER: Beginning yesterday, May 27, COVID-19 vaccine appointments are open to booking province-wide for people aged 12 and older.
Nova Scotia currently has two vaccines approved for use. The Pfizer vaccine is available to...
Family grateful for Fall River firefighters quick response
WINDSOR JUNCTION: A Windsor Junction family is thanking their local firefighters for their quick response to a fire at their home around supper time on May 25.
The Lightfoot family was getting ready to have...
COVID19: 182 recoveries, 33 new cases on May 27
HALIFAX: Today, May 27, Nova Scotia is reporting 33 new cases of COVID-19 and 182 recoveries.
There are 18 cases in Eastern Zone, 14 in Central Zone and one in Northern Zone.
One of the cases...
Missing man case added to provincial Rewards Program
HALIFAX/WAVERLEY: Police and government are asking for the public's help with the unsolved missing person case of Ryan James Jessop.
Anyone who shares information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people...
Pet(s) of the Week – May 28, 2021
Here is our Pet of the Week for May 28, 2021 as selected by a random computerized draw:
The other pets that were submitted will be included in the draw for next week, and the...