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 system over the next...
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, we recognize it's another way...
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 in their communities. ...
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 and/or Dec. 8
In letters home...
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 Gaudry, a Lockview High school...
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 police received the report of...
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.Investments are aimed at hiring...
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 National Advisory Committee on Immunization...
Residents pay it forward to long-time community volunteer
WINDSOR JUNCTION: A group of residents came together Tuesday morning to pay it forward to a long-time Windsor Junction volunteer.
The group, led by Haley Ellerbeck, were at Bussy’s home in Windsor Junction cutting up...
Quinn plays Santa for children at IWK Hospital
FLETCHERS LAKE: Children staying at the IWK in Halifax over the holidays will have plenty of crafts and fun games to play, thanks to a very thoughtful young girl from Fletchers Lake.
Quinn Hawley, who...