Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Tam Calls Attention To Seniors Hit By COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic is prompting questions about how to improve long-term care. Federal officials estimate 80-percent of COVID-19 deaths in Canada are seniors living in long-term care homes. Officia...
May 09, 2020
Little Richard Dead At 87
The music world is mourning rock pioneer Little Richard, who has died at the age of 87. Multiple reports say he passed away this morning. He was among the first inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall o...
May 09, 2020
Only One New Case But Two More COVID-19 Deaths
It was a good news/bad news day fro the provincial COVID-19 update. Premier Stephen McNeil said that out of 840 tests completed yesterday, there was only one positive result but that news was muted by...
May 08, 2020
More Details Released On Culture Funding
More details have been released regarding the emergency support fund for cultural, heritage and sport organizations. The $500 million which was announced on April 17th, is intended to help sectors who...
May 08, 2020
No More In-Class School This Year
There will be NO in-class studies for the rest of the school year. Premier Stephen McNeil made the announcement at today’s COVID-19 update, stating that at-home learning will continue until June...
May 08, 2020
COVID-19 Testing Clarified By Chief Public Health Officer
Canada's chief public health officer gave some clarification regarding COVID-19 testing in Canada. Dr. Theresa Tam, says when talking about current lab capacity, it's about building up the ability to ...
May 08, 2020
Federal Emergency Wage Subsidy Extended
The federal government is extending the emergency wage subsidy beyond June. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says they will be there for businesses hit hard by COVID-19. “To help you keep your empl...
May 08, 2020
Inverness MLA says lobster season delay hurts local fishers, helps fishers in minister’s riding
The MLA for Inverness says the federal fisheries minister is doing nothing while local fishers suffer and those in her own riding reap the benefits. Allan MacMaster says Dr. Robert Strang, the provinc...
May 08, 2020
Search for missing Truro boy turns to recovery mission
Police in Truro say they’re shifting from search mode to recovery mission following the disappearance of a three-year-old boy. Dylan Ehler was reported missing after he disappeared from his gran...
May 07, 2020
Three More Deaths At Northwood; More Help For Workers In Health Care Sector
The government is reporting three more deaths related to COVID-19 at the Northwood long-term care home in Halifax, bringing the total to 44. The Department of Health and Wellness said in a release tha...
May 07, 2020
