Enfield RCMP charge man with not self-isolating after Quebec trip
NORTH SALEM: A 39-year-old man has been charged with not following health guidelines upon returning to N.S. from outside the Atlantic Bubble. On Oct. 4, East Hants RCMP responded to…
Lions Xmas Express counting on community for continued support due to COVID19 restrictions
Organizers confirm no Lions Christmas Parade, school food drives this year FALL RIVER: The Lions Christmas Express will look different this holiday season. Like many things, with COVID19 health guideline…
OP-ED: Tax reform needs to be center-piece of COVID19 economic recovery strategy
By Keith Brown Business leaders across the country believe Canada’s post-COVID economic recovery will be driven by business and as government considers how best to address this unprecedented challenge, significant…
COVID19: No new confirmed cases, one probable case
HALIFAX: The province is reporting one probable case of COVID-19 involving a Dalhousie University student who has received indeterminate test results. The student recently returned from travel outside the Atlantic…
Province announces improvements to be made in long-term care
HALIFAX: N.S. Health Minister Randy Delorey announced Sept. 21 that government is preparing for future cases of COVID-19 with recommendations from two reviews of outbreaks in long-term care facilities. “We…
N.S. lifts restrictions on gatherings; performing arts, sports limits increased
HALIFAX: The provincial government is increasing the allowable numbers for participants in performing arts, sport and organized physical activity. Effective Oct. 1, the number of people who can participate in…
NSHA announces changes to visitor restrictions begins this week
EAST HANTS/FALL RIVER: Some Nova Scotia Health hospital visitor restrictions will be eased this week to allow more opportunities for family members, primary support persons and caregivers to support patients.…
Province eases self-isolation requirements for out-of-province rotational workers
FALL RIVER: The provincial government has announced Sept. 11 it is easing some self-isolation requirements for out-of-province rotational workers when they return to Nova Scotia. A rotational worker is someone…
Joyful Sounds staff excited for reopening
Advertisement: MAIN PHOTO: Miss Louise and her staff at Joyful Sounds in Fall River are ecstatic about reopening the studio on Sept. 8. (Healey photo) FALL RIVER: The sounds of…
COVID19: Province provides update as students, staff set to return to school Sept. 8
HRM: As students and staff return to class on Sept. 8, a plan is in place to respond to a potential COVID-19 exposure in school. “I want to welcome our…