COVID19: Two cases of U.K. variant identified in N.S.
HALIFAX: Two additional cases of the UK variant of COVID-19 have been identified in Nova Scotia. The cases were initially reported last month and their samples sent for variant testing…
Uncertainty remains for community events in 2021
ELMSDALE/WINDSOR JUNCTION: Volunteers who organize community events, aren’t being given much reassurance their events will be able to go ahead with regular crowds in attendance. Organizers of events such as…
COLUMN: Beyond the vaccine: Rethinking testing in long-term care
By Jennifer Zelmer and David Mowat COVID-19 has affected us all, but a great deal of the impact has been on older adults, and especially those living in long-term care…
Province tightens border with NL
HALIFAX: Due to the recent spike in COVID-19 cases in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia is tightening border controls. Premier Stephen McNeil and Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia’s chief medical…
No word on community-based COVID19 vaccine clinics in HRM, East Hants
HALIFAX: The exact details on locations for community based COVID19 vaccine clinics will be announced later this month The first community-based clinic for Nova Scotians 80 and older will begin…
Dr. Strang hints at loosening restrictions around fans at sporting events
FALL RIVER: The province’s Chief Medical officer of health hinted that restrictions around fans at hockey games, and other sporting events, may be loosened as early as next week. At…
Passenger traffic at HSIA hits 50-year low in 2020
HIAA Calls on Federal Government to Provide Financial Support,Implement National Health Strategy for Air Sector Recovery ENFIELD: Walking through Halifax Stanfield these days feels a bit like you’ve stumbled onto…
HRM releases statement regarding privacy and filming in municipally-owned arenas
HRM: The following is a municipal statement regarding privacy and recording rules in municipally-owned arenas: Due to public health restrictions that prohibit spectators in facilities, including arenas, and recent changes…
Some restrictions around sports eased by province; others extended
EAST HANTS/FALL RIVER: The province announced Jan. 22 that some restrictions around sports and arts and culture organizations are being eased, beginning Jan. 25. However, Premier Stephen McNeil and Dr.…
COVID19: Four new cases; variant cases id’d; State of Emergency continued
HALIFAX: Four new cases of COVID-19 are being reported today, Jan. 22. Nova Scotia has 22 active cases. One case is in Central Zone and is related to travel outside…