COVID19: Four new cases; variant cases id’d; State of Emergency continued
HALIFAX: Four new cases of COVID-19 are being reported today, Jan. 22. Nova Scotia has 22 active cases. One case is in Central Zone and is related to travel outside…
Province understands COVID19 has impacted NSians mental health
HALIFAX: The province is ensuring Nova Scotians that the support is there for those facing mental health challenges due to the COVID19 pandemic and ensuing lockdowns and tightened restrictions. The…
Nominations now open for provincial volunteer awards; deadline to submit March 1
HALIFAX: Nova Scotians who want to recognize outstanding volunteers can now nominate people for the 47th Provincial Volunteer Awards. Every year to mark National Volunteer Week, Nova Scotia celebrates volunteers…
Organ and Tissue donation law now in place in N.S.
HALIFAX: At any given time in Nova Scotia, there are more than 100 people waiting for a lifesaving or life-changing transplant. That is why Nova Scotia passed the Human Organ…
COVID19: Testing to become mandatory for rotational workers
HRM: Beginning Jan. 15, testing will be mandatory for rotational workers who work outside Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador. “We are concerned about the high number…
COVID19: Five new cases reported Jan. 11
HALIFAX: As of today, Jan. 11, Nova Scotia has 26 active cases of COVID-19. Five new cases are being reported today. Two cases are in Central Zone and are related…
N.S. announces its tightening border with N.B. after COVID19 surge
HRM: Due to the recent spike in COVID-19 cases in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia is tightening border controls. Premier Stephen McNeil and Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer…
COVID19: Two new cases Jan. 8
HALIFAX: As of today, Jan. 8, Nova Scotia has 29 active cases of COVID-19. Two new cases are being reported today. One case is in Eastern Zone and one case…
Halifax man charged with animal cruelty
HALIFAX: Tyai Lowe, 21, of Halifax, has been charged with willfully and without lawful excuse to killing, maiming, wounding, poisoning or injuring a dog that is kept for lawful purpose…
NDP: N.S. ER’s closed too often, closure hours up 30 per cent
HALIFAX: The Liberal government’s continued neglect of emergency rooms in Nova Scotia has meant ER closures increased by 30 per cent in 2019/2020. “We have a health care system that…