Chender launches campaign to become provincial NDP leader
DARTMOUTH: Claudia Chender, the NDP MLA for Dartmouth South, has announced Feb. 14 that she has officially entered the campaign to become the next leader of the Nova Scotia New…
Two East Hants women seriously injured in fatal head-on collision
SWEETS CORNER: Two women from East Hants suffered serious injuries in a two-vehicle collision that saw a Kings County woman die. According to Cpl. Chris Marshall, spokesperson with N.S. RCMP,…
COVID-19: N.S. reports death of child related to COVID-19; 10 hospital admissions; 12 discharges reported Feb. 11
HALIFAX:The province is reporting the death of a child between the ages of five and 11 has passed away related to COVID-19, N.S. reported Feb. 11. They’re also reporting 10…
Nova Scotia Labour Board has new chairwoman
HALIFAX: Jasmine Walsh, an accomplished strategic human resources leader and labour employment professional, has been appointed Chair of Nova Scotia’s Labour Board. “Having a strong leader is critical to the…
Restrictions set to begin easing Feb. 14 in N.S. as part of three-step phase
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia will start easing provincewide COVID-19 restrictions on Feb. 14. This will be done over three phases. “While we still need to be cautious, things are moving in…
CCA’s in Nova Scotia to get wage increase, province announces
HALIFAX: Continuing care assistants (CCAs) in N.S. are receiving an approximate increase of 23 per cent in their pay effective Feb. 10, so they will become the highest paid in…
COVID-19: Five deaths, eight new hospital admissions, four discharges, 365 new lab-confirmed cases reported Feb. 9
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is reporting eight new hospital admissions and four discharges, along with five new deaths due to COVID-19. Those deaths are from the following ages and zones: —…
Province recommends booster dose for those youth at high risk of severe illness
HALIFAX: N.S. is recommending a booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine for Nova Scotians ages 12 to 17 at higher risk of severe illness. The age of booster eligibility has lowered…
N.S. to train healthcare workers quicker through Michener Institute
FALL RIVER: Nova Scotia is moving quickly to train more students for high-demand healthcare jobs across the province. The Departments of Advanced Education and Health and Wellness, along with Nova…
Province announces launch of Public Safety personnel online therapy program
HALIFAX: A new program aimed at improving the mental health of Nova Scotia’s first responders and other public safety personnel launched today, February 8. PSPNET, a free, confidential program is…