Province releases 2021-2022 capital plan
HALIFAX: The Rankin government released its Capital Plan for 2021-22 today, March 23, investing $1.17 billion in schools, hospitals and improved infrastructure around the province. “For the second year in…
N.S. Health awards $962,000 to 19 researchers
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia Health is awarding more than $962,000 to 19 researchers through its research fund to study chronic disease management, aging and continuing care, mental health and addictions, and…
More N.S. pharmacies to offer COVID19 vaccine; groups expanded
HALIFAX: The province says Anyone 80 and older and born between Sept. 1 and Dec. 31, can start to book their COVID-19 vaccine, beginning at 7 a.m. on March 22.…
Province signs new contract with EHS; includes recommendations from Fitch Report
HALIFAX: Minister of Health and Wellness Zach Churchill announced the province is committed to making improvements to the Emergency Health System (EHS) to ensure it continues to meet the needs…
Enfield teen among 20 caught stunting by HRP
DARTMOUTH: A 17-year-old girl is one of 20 motorists Halifax Regional Police nabbed going faster then the posted speed limit during patrols on March 3. The teen was caught doing…
CBU students assist Magnolia residents curtail feeling of loneliness
ENFIELD: Five members of a student group connected to Cape Breton University have been hard at work on programming aimed at creating positivity and making seniors at a local facility…
COVID19: 10 new cases reported; nine in Central zone (HRM and area)
HALIFAX: The province is reporting 10 new cases of COVID-19 today, Feb. 26. Nine cases are in Central Zone. Five are close contacts of previously reported cases. Three are under…
Rankin appoints new leaders, adds diversity to senior ranks
Press release issued by the province HALIFAX: Premier Iain Rankin has appointed senior staff to help lead the changes he announced earlier today, Feb. 23, revamping departments to support his…
COVID19 creates opportunities for Cross Country Ski N.S. athletes
OAKFIELD: The COVID19 pandemic has had an impact of the athletes with the Cross-Country Ski N.S. team. But it has also created opportunities for the athletes. Provincial ski team head…
Province tightens border with NL
HALIFAX: Due to the recent spike in COVID-19 cases in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia is tightening border controls. Premier Stephen McNeil and Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia’s chief medical…