Author Archives: Syndicated Content
NDP Calls For Paid Sick Leave For Canadians
Federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh is withholding his party's support of the Liberal minority government unless they provide all Canadians with paid sick leave. Singh says they put forward a similar mot...
May 25, 2020
One new COVID-19 case in Central Zone
Provincial officials announced one new case of COVID-19 on Sunday. That brings our total across the province to 1,050. Six people remain in hospital, three are in the ICU. Nova Scotia has 38,055 negat...
May 24, 2020
One new case of COVID-19 in Nova Scotia
The province confirmed one new case of COVID-19 on Saturday. That brings the total number of cases in Nova Scotia to 1,049. Six individuals are currently in hospital, including three in the ICU. The Q...
May 23, 2020
Hajdu Urges Continued Caution Around Coronavirus
Patty Hajdu says COVID-19 is here for the foreseeable future. The federal Health Minister says until we develop a vaccine, she’s listening to federal health officials who are now recommending yo...
May 22, 2020
Province expands list of possible COVID-19 symptoms
The province has expanded the list of symptoms for COVID-19 and will now test anyone showing even one symptom of the virus. At Friday’s COVID-19 update, Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Rober...
May 22, 2020
Above Average Hurricane Season Expected For 2020, Says Hurricane Centre
The Atlantic is in for an above average hurricane season this year. The Canadian Hurricane Centre presented it's hurricane season outlook for 2020, and noted current conditions of warmer water tempera...
May 22, 2020
Seasonal Travelers Welcome in NS, Says Premier
Seasonal travelers have never been restricted from entering the province, according to Premier Stephen McNeil. Seasonal travelers refer to people who own property in a Canadian province, but their pri...
May 22, 2020
Public Health Measures Still Required Says Njoo
Canada's deputy chief public health officer is reminding people that despite restrictions easing up, it’s important to follow public health measures. Dr. Howard Njoo said there are still people ...
May 22, 2020
NS Government Looking Into COVID-19 Equipment Grant
The Nova Scotia government is looking into a program that would cover the costs of protective equipment installations. In response to COVID-19 many businesses have begun installing equipment like plex...
May 21, 2020
One new case, one new death from COVID-19
There’s been one new death and one new confirmed case of COVID-19. A release today says the death occurred at the Northwood long-term care home in Halifax, 52 deaths total for that facility. Thi...
May 21, 2020
