Province eases more restrictions; increases gathering limits
HRM: Premier Stephen McNeil and Dr. Robert Strang, chief medical officer of health for Nova Scotia, announced today, June 18, changes to gathering limits given Nova Scotia’s low rates of…
Burntcoat Head Park set to welcome new and old friends
BURNTCOAT: A community treasure along the shores of the Bay of Fundy is set to open its gift shop and washrooms, beginning June 26. In a Facebook post, Burntcoat Head…
Province announces more steps to reopen; gatherings increased to 10
Press Release HALIFAX: Premier Stephen McNeil and Dr. Robert Strang, chief medical officer of health for Nova Scotia, announced today, May 29, a new gathering limit of 10 and more…
Dillman’s Bridge, Hydes Bridge replacement projects receive provincial stimulus spending
LANTZ: Bridges in Meagher’s Grant and Lantz are among the infrastructure projects receiving provincial investment dollars, announced May 27 by Premier Stephen McNeil. In a release, the province says up…
Province announces next steps to reopen; support for businesses announced
Press Release HALIFAX: Beginning next week, businesses that closed as a result of the public health order can start to open, although measures to ensure physical distancing and social gathering…
Molly White identified by Baseball Canada officials for Prospects Team
FALL RIVER: A Fall River women’s baseball player has been named as one of two Bluenosers identified by officials of the Baseball Canada Women’s National Team. In a release posted…
N.S. introduces two family bubble as part of easing COVID19 restrictions; burn ban on open fires extended
FALL RIVER: The province is announcing the easing of some restrictions, including the implementation of a two family bubble household and allowing of some outdoor activities like golf and opening…
Province releases plan for a new normal in N.S. post COVID19
HALIFAX: The provincial government has released what they plan to use to plan for the province’s recovery from COVID-19. The slideshow of the plan is actually a national framework developed…
Health-care workers get boost of up to $2,000 from new program
HALIFAX: The COVID-19 pandemic has placed extensive demands on front-line health-care workers but the majority did not initially qualify for the federal top-up program. That is why Premier Stephen McNeil…
NEW: N.S. reporting three more COVID19 deaths at Northwood
HRM: Today, April 18, Nova Scotia is reporting three more deaths related to COVID-19, bringing the total to seven. The deaths occurred Friday, April 17, at the Northwood long-term care…