COVID-19: One death, 537 new cases, hospital outbreak reported
HALIFAX: A man in his 50’s in the Northern Zone has died due to complications related to COVID-19, the province announced on Dec. 22. “I am saddened to hear about…
N.S. announces further restrictions to slow Omicron variant
HALIFAX: Premier Tim Houston and Dr. Robert Strang somber moods told the tale of what was ahead during the Dec. 21 COVID-19 briefing. Premier Houston and Dr. Strang announced the…
Atlantic Premiers urge caution as COVID-19 case surge continues
HALIFAX: Premiers from all of the Atlantic provinces are urging their residents to exercise caution during the holiday season to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus across the region.…
Tolls eliminated on Cobequid Pass for N.S.-registered vehicle
COBEQUID PASS: Effective today, December 16, at 11 a.m., the province eliminated tolls for Nova Scotia-registered vehicles using the Cobequid Pass highway. “Our government promised to remove tolls on the…
N.S. reinstates certain COVID-19 restrictions province-wide
HALIFAX: In light of recent COVID-19 outbreaks and the threat of the new Omicron variant, physical distance and gathering limits are returning to help protect Nova Scotians and the health…
N.S. investing to attract, retain Continuing Care workers, add beds
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is investing about $57 million to support those working in continuing care, add more staff and open more beds more quickly to seniors waiting for long-term care.…
COVID-19 vaccine bookings open for children five to 11
HALIFAX: Parents and guardians of children aged five to 11 can now book their child’s COVID-19 vaccine appointment. “The pandemic has been challenging for families and young children. School closures…
Province announces panel on housing members
HALIFAX: Former cabinet minister Geoff MacLellan will chair the panel on housing in Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM), a joint planning task force created this fall to address housing challenges in…
COVID-19: One death, 27 new cases, 40 recoveries reported Nov. 19
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is reporting one death related to COVID-19 on Nov. 19. A woman in her 90s with underlying medical conditions in Northern Zone has died as a result…
COVID-19: Three deaths, 99 cases, 109 recoveries reported Nov. 15
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia reported three deaths related to COVID-19 in its release for the weekend of Nov. 12-15. Two people – a man and woman, both in their 80s –…