“Cautious approach” for province’s Phase 5 re-opening
EAST HANTS/FALL RIVER: It will be a cautious approach for Nova Scotia’s phase 5 of its reopening, the province announced at the COVID-19 briefing on Sept. 29. While most restrictions…
New take-home COVID-19 test kits for pre-primary to Grade 6
HALIFAX: Families of children in pre-primary to Grade 6 in Nova Scotia’s public school system will receive free COVID-19 rapid testing kits in a move to enhance health and safety…
COVID-19: N.S. reports 41 new cases, 21 recoveries
HALIFAX: The province is reporting 41 new cases of COVID-19 and 21 recoveries on Sept. 29. There were also three schools notified of exposure (s) at their school. There are…
Tip leads Halifax District RCMP to break-and-enter suspects
ENFIELD: Two criminals wanted for a resume full of break-ins across 10 different counties in N.S. were apprehended by RCMP at a gas station in Enfield on Sept. 26. In…
FOIPOP compliance rate highest in three years
HALIFAX: The 2020-21 annual report from Information Access and Privacy Services released today, September 29, shows the overall compliance rate for responses to requests under the Freedom of Information and…
HRP continues search for missing man with Waverley connections
WAVERLEY: Halifax Regional Police continue to look for a man that has been missing for a year with family who live in Waverley. HRP say in a recent release that…
Health Care, Energy, Housing, among topics discussed at Council of Atlantic Premiers Meeting
HALIFAX: Atlantic Premiers met Sept. 28 virtually to renew their commitment to improving health care, addressing the COVID-19 pandemic, and promoting a robust recovery for the region’s economy. Premier Blaine…
COVID-19: 32 new cases, one death, 28 recoveries reported Sept. 28
HALIFAX: Today, September 28, Nova Scotia is reporting one death related to COVID-19. A man in his 70s in Northern Zone has died. “Another family is suffering the loss of…
Province invests $33.5m in road, rink improvements
HALIFAX/EAST HANTS: Nova Scotia is investing $33.5 million in three programs to improve roads and rinks province-wide, it was announced on Sept. 27. The province is fulfilling its commitment to…
N.S. announces $2.5m investment to attract newcomers, build economy
HALIFAX: A $2.5-million marketing investment will support new provincial immigration and migration targets by helping Nova Scotia attract newcomers from across Canada and around the globe, the province announced on…