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…
Cumberland North PC MLA concerned with EMO office, lack of alert to NSians
AMHERST: The following is a statement from Cumberland North PC MLA Elizabeth Smith-McCrossin, regarding Minister Chuck Porter and the continued problems with the Emergency Management Office: “Yesterday, Nova Scotians were…
COVID19: Three new cases reported Jan. 5; 11 recoveries
HALIFAX: As of today, Jan. 5, Nova Scotia has 19 active cases of COVID-19. Three new cases are being reported today, Jan. 5. All of the cases are in Central…
NDP: Pandemic, poverty impacts on mental health can’t be ignored
HALIFAX — More must be done to support those facing mental health concerns during the pandemic, especially for underserved communities in Nova Scotia. Today’s Community Services Committee heard from the…
PC Leader Houston looks back on 2020 and ahead at 2021
ENFIELD: The leader of the PC Party of N.S. was among those looking forward to the calendar changing from 2020 to 2021, he said in a pre-Christmas end of the…
Dine in service to return in HRM, Enfield, Elmsdale, Mount Uniacke areas at licensed establishments
HALIFAX/EAST HANTS: As a result of the low case numbers during the Christmas holidays, the province has announced that restaurants and licenced establishments in areas of Halifax Regional Municipality and…
Oliver, Olivia top N.S. baby names in 2020
NS: Oliver is Nova Scotians’ favourite baby name for 2020. The top 10 names for 2020 are Oliver, Olivia, Benjamin, William, Jack, Charlotte, Levi, Noah, Ivy and Ava, according to…
“We’re all lifting the load together.”
Premier McNeil, Dr. Strang discuss how they are doing after the past 10 months in the fight against COVID19 HALIFAX: The Premier and Chief Medical officer of health for the…
“Balance” key in ensuring businesses reopen safely amid COVID19
HALIFAX: The chief medical officer of health for N.S. said public health is looking at a way to do a careful risk assessed reopening for small businesses, like pubs, bars,…
COVID19: Thirteen new cases reported between Dec. 25-28
HALIFAX: As of today, Dec. 28, Nova Scotia has 33 active cases of COVID-19. Thirteen new cases are being reported from Dec. 25-28. On Dec. 25 and 26 nine cases…