N.S. announces further restrictions to slow Omicron variant
HALIFAX: Premier Tim Houston and Dr. Robert Strang somber moods told the tale of what was ahead during the Dec. 21 COVID-19 briefing. Premier Houston and Dr. Strang announced the…
COVID-19: 426 cases reported in N.S. on Dec. 18; 296 in HRM area
HALIFAX: Today, December 18, Nova Scotia is reporting 426 new cases of COVID-19. There are 296 cases in Central Zone, 70 cases in Eastern Zone, 35 cases in Northern Zone…
Public health investigating COVID-19 exposure at Ash Lee Jefferson and Lockview High
FALL RIVER: Parents and guardians of students at Ash Lee Jefferson Elementary and Lockview High were sent home letters from public health notifying them of a COVID-19 exposure at each…
Milestone moment: N.S. reaches one million residents
HALIFAX: The province has marked a major population milestone as the province surpasses one million people, following record growth since July 2021. “Reaching the one million mark is a significant…
HRM provides update on municipal service level impacts due to COVID-19
HALIFAX: HRM continues to monitor and respond to the rapidly evolving effects of COVID-19. The municipal service level adjustments below are as a result of the ongoing impacts of the…
Tolls eliminated on Cobequid Pass for N.S.-registered vehicle
COBEQUID PASS: Effective today, December 16, at 11 a.m., the province eliminated tolls for Nova Scotia-registered vehicles using the Cobequid Pass highway. “Our government promised to remove tolls on the…
Dr. Strang provides clarity on COVID-19 exposure close contacts
WAVERLEY: Dr. Robert Strang offered some clarity regarding those who may have come into contact with someone identified as a close contact for a COVID-19 exposure at Waverley Memorial Elementary.…
Health system could feel significant impact if COVID-19 outbreak not managed: Dr. Strang
FALL RIVER: The province’s Chief Medical Officer of health is worried if Nova Scotians don’t manage the current spike in COVID19 cases, including the Omicron virus, it could significantly impact…
N.S. reinstates certain COVID-19 restrictions province-wide
HALIFAX: In light of recent COVID-19 outbreaks and the threat of the new Omicron variant, physical distance and gathering limits are returning to help protect Nova Scotians and the health…
N.S. announces its covering school milk price increase for students
HALIFAX: Schools play a pivotal role in supporting the health of students. To support student success and well-being, the government is investing $2 million in the new Healthy Schools Fund…