COVID19: Fourteen new cases announced
HALIFAX: As of today, Nov. 26, Nova Scotia has 114 active cases of COVID-19. Fourteen new cases are being reported today. Twelve of the new cases are in Central Zone.…
N.S. creates protections for renters, more beds for those who are homeless
HALIFAX: Too many Nova Scotians are struggling to afford the place they call home, creating additional health and safety concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic and state of emergency. That’s why…
N.S. investing in Early Intensive Behavioural Intervention
HALIFAX: The province is is making temporary changes to the Early Intensive Behavioural Intervention program to ensure more children with autism spectrum disorder can access supports. A one-time investment of…
The ReCover Initiative: ReImagining the Energy Efficient Building. ReBuilding a Sustainable Economy
The following is written by freelance journalist Chris Benjamin and submitted to The Laker News by Quest as part of the Powered By Communities communication campaign. BERWICK: Lorrie Rand remembers…
In 2020, N.S. provincial parks were filled with local visitors
HRM: Nova Scotia’s provincial parks had another successful year, welcoming more than 247,000 visitors at camping parks and over one million at day-use parks. The number of campsite night bookings…
Creative Nova Scotia Awards Gala recognizes artists
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia artists demonstrate inspiration, creativity, and innovation. To recognize those talents they were honoured today, Nov. 14, at the Creative Nova Scotia Awards Gala in Halifax which celebrates…
Dr Strang: “If there’s ever been a time to be vigilant, this is it.”
The following is a statement from Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia’ chief medical officer of health, from the Nov. 9 COVID19 briefing. “This should be a wake-up call for all…
COVID19: Three new cases announced; Premier concerned over increase
FALL RIVER: As of today, Nov. 8, Nova Scotia has 20 active cases of COVID-19. Three new cases were identified Saturday, Nov. 7. “I am concerned about the recent increase…
COVID19: Four new cases reported Nov. 7
HRM: As of today, Nov. 7, Nova Scotia has 20 active cases of COVID-19. Four new cases were identified Friday, Nov. 6. The new cases are in Central Zone. Two…
COVID19: Two new cases identified in N.S.; active cases now at 13
HRM: The province announced on Nov. 1 that the total number of active cases of COVID19 has increased to 13. Two new cases were discovered during testing on Saturday Oct.…