HRM provides update on Parks & Recreation relating to COVID-19
HRM: The Halifax Regional Municipality continues to monitor and respond to the rapidly evolving effects of COVID-19.
The following is an update on municipal services:
As directed by the province, phase one of the public...
COVID19: Four deaths; 33 new cases; 48 recoveries on May 29
HALIFAX: Three men--one in the Western Zone; two in the Central zone; and a woman in the Central zone have passed away due to COVID-19, the province reported on May 29. There were also...
Students in HRM, Enfield, Elmsdale, Milford, Lantz, Mount Uniacke to continue at-home learning; others...
Province also announces licensed child care will return to full capacity
EAST HANTS/HRM: Students that attend schools in the Corridor communities in East Hants and Mount Uniacke will remain with at-home learning when in-person classes...
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...