Second wave plan for long-term care short on details: NDP’s Burrill
HALIFAX: NDP Leader Gary Burrill and NDP Health spokesperson Susan Leblanc have written to the Minister of Health and Wellness to get answers on how a potential second wave of…
COVID19: Province announces three new cases
HALIFAX: The province announced three new cases of COVID19 were identified on Oct. 23, bringing its total active cases to six. The three new cases are all related to travel…
Dr. Strang releases trick or treat guidance during COVID19 pandemic
FALL RIVER: The provincial chief medical officer of health has provided specific advice around Halloween as the holiday approaches. “Halloween is a fun celebration but I am concerned about parties…
Enfield RCMP charge man with not self-isolating after Quebec trip
NORTH SALEM: A 39-year-old man has been charged with not following health guidelines upon returning to N.S. from outside the Atlantic Bubble. On Oct. 4, East Hants RCMP responded to…
Lions Xmas Express counting on community for continued support due to COVID19 restrictions
Organizers confirm no Lions Christmas Parade, school food drives this year FALL RIVER: The Lions Christmas Express will look different this holiday season. Like many things, with COVID19 health guideline…
OP-ED: Tax reform needs to be center-piece of COVID19 economic recovery strategy
By Keith Brown Business leaders across the country believe Canada’s post-COVID economic recovery will be driven by business and as government considers how best to address this unprecedented challenge, significant…
COVID19: No new confirmed cases, one probable case
HALIFAX: The province is reporting one probable case of COVID-19 involving a Dalhousie University student who has received indeterminate test results. The student recently returned from travel outside the Atlantic…
Province announces improvements to be made in long-term care
HALIFAX: N.S. Health Minister Randy Delorey announced Sept. 21 that government is preparing for future cases of COVID-19 with recommendations from two reviews of outbreaks in long-term care facilities. “We…
N.S. lifts restrictions on gatherings; performing arts, sports limits increased
HALIFAX: The provincial government is increasing the allowable numbers for participants in performing arts, sport and organized physical activity. Effective Oct. 1, the number of people who can participate in…
NSHA announces changes to visitor restrictions begins this week
EAST HANTS/FALL RIVER: Some Nova Scotia Health hospital visitor restrictions will be eased this week to allow more opportunities for family members, primary support persons and caregivers to support patients.…