COVID19: 155 recoveries; 110 new cases reported May 13
HALIFAX: The province announced there were 110 new cases of COVID-19, with 155 recoveries as well on May 13. There are 83 cases in Central Zone, 12 in Eastern Zone,…
Pet of the Week – May 14
Here is our Pet of the Week for May 14, 2021 as selected by a random computerized draw: The other pets that were submitted will be included in the draw…
COVID19: Province presses pause on AstraZeneca vaccine use
HALIFAX/EAST HANTS: The province has officially pressed pause on the use of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine as the first dose effective May 12. The decision is based on an abundance of…
COVID19: N.S. reports 119 recoveries; 149 new cases on May 12
HALIFAX: The province reported 149 new cases of COVID-19 and 119 recoveries on May 12. There are 116 cases in Central Zone, 13 in Western Zone, 11 in Eastern Zone…
COVID19: Province announces access to paid sick leave for NSians
HALIFAX: Nova Scotians who must take time off work due to COVID-19 may now qualify for up to four paid sick days under Nova Scotia’s new COVID-19 Sick Leave Program.…
Halifax County man issued Health Protection Act ticket for COVID-19 violation in Elmsdale
EAST HANTS: A Halifax County man who was selling lobster in Elmsdale on May 8 has been issued a ticket for violating the Health Protection Act. According to Sgt. Martin…
HRM budget passage brings benefits to Beaver Bank, Fall River, Musq. Valley
BEAVER BANK/FALL RIVER: HRM Councillors Lisa Blackburn and Cathy Deagle Gammon are both pleased with aspects of the recently passed $833 million HRM Budget that will see each of their…
COVID19: More recoveries than new cases reported on May 11 in N.S.
HALIFAX: There were 182 recoveries from COVID-19 in the province on May 11, while 118 new cases were reported. There are 98 cases in Central Zone, 11 in Eastern Zone,…
Those aged 40-44 now eligible for Pfizer, Moderna vaccines
HALIFAX: Starting today, May 11, people aged 40 and older can book appointments for the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines at clinics across the province. Appointments for COVID-19 vaccines in…
COVID19: N.S. investing $1.3 million to support food needs of Nova Scotians
HALIFAX/EAST HANTS: The Rankin government is investing $1.3 million to help ensure vulnerable Nova Scotians get the food they need during the third wave of COVID-19. This funding will be…