COVID-19: N.S. reports one death, 83 new cases over Sept. 24-27 weekend; 46 recoveries
HALIFAX: Today, Sept. 27, Nova Scotia is reporting one death related to COVID-19. A man in his 80s in Central Zone has died. “On behalf of all Nova Scotians, I…
Houston announces expansion of VirtualCareNS program across N.S.
HALIFAX: People on the Need a Family Practice Registry across the province will soon have access to virtual care, the premier of the province announced on Sept. 23. Premier Tim…
MLA’s choose Speaker of the House, Deputy Speakers
HALIFAX: Members of the legislative assembly elected Keith Bain as Speaker of the House of Assembly on Sept. 24, during a special sitting. Mr. Bain was first elected to the…
OP-ED: Providers speak up for health care, patients
The following is an OP-ED by Premier Tim Houston: Over the last few days, Health and Wellness Minister Michelle Thompson, our health leadership team and I have been touring the…
COVID-19: N.S. reporting one death, 41 new cases on Sept. 23
HALIFAX: A woman in her 80’s in the Central Zone has died, the province is reporting Sept. 23. Her death is related to COVID-19. “On behalf of all Nova Scotians,…
N.S. announces delay to Phase 5 reopening due to epidemiology
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia announced Sept. 14 that due to the current epidemiology in the province and Atlantic region, the Phase 5 re-opening in the province will be delayed until Oct.…
Province announces move to Phase 5 reopening to occur Sept. 15
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia will move into Phase 5 of its reopening plan at 12:01 a.m. on Sept. 15. Wearing masks in indoor public places will no longer be mandatory but…
New cabinet to advance workforce solutions for a stronger economy: Premier Houston
HALIFAX: Premier Tim Houston’s leadership team will ensure Nova Scotia’s workforce has the people, skills and education it needs to stimulate business growth and that those workers have opportunities to…
Wong named Minister of Advanced Education in Premier Houston’s cabinet
FALL RIVER: The PC MLA for Waverley-Fall River-Beaver Bank has been named as one of the 19-members to cabinet by Premier Tim Houston. Houston was sworn in as Nova Scotia’s…
N.S. Premier names three ministers to focus on health care; mental health; seniors’ care
HALIFAX: Premier Tim Houston has given three cabinet members responsibility to deliver on his vision to fix the issues in health care, mental health and seniors’ care. Michelle Thompson (Health…