Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Canada Surpasses One Million COVID-19 Tests
Labs across the country have now tested over one million people for COVID-19. That’s the latest update from Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, Doctor Theresa Tam. “There are now 6...
May 07, 2020
Wage Increases Determined By Provinces And Territories
The prime minister says the plan to top up the wages of essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic is being finalized. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says this has been a collaborative approach wit...
May 07, 2020
Agriculture Aid Package “Won’t Go Very Far”
The federal government announced a $252 million aid package for the agriculture sector earlier this week but according to the Canadian Agriculture Society they require $2.6 billion. Victor Oulton, Pre...
May 07, 2020
MP Recommends Fishing Season Start Before Delayed Date
The Member of Parliament for Cape Breton-Canso says he supports local fishers’ requests to open the season before the delayed May 15 start date. Mike Kelloway says he’s worked closely with...
May 07, 2020
UPDATE: Boots Belonging To Missing Boy In Truro Found In River, Search Continues
The search for a missing 3-year-old boy continues in Truro with a focus of search efforts on the area of Salmon River running through the town. Dylan Ehler went missing Wednesday afternoon while visit...
May 07, 2020
Seven New COVID-19 Cases, None In Western Or Eastern Zones
The easing of restrictions in the province has gone well so far but don’t expect this to be expanded quickly. Dr. Robert Strang, the Chief Medical Officer of Health, says there is no time line f...
May 06, 2020
Rifle Ban Is Less About Protection, Attacks Gun Owners, Says Gun Lobbyists
Gun lobbyists are calling the federal governments new restrictions on firearms “unconstitutional.” The new restrictions put in place by the federal government identified 1,500 makes and mo...
May 06, 2020
Distancing And Hand Hygiene Key For Re-Opening : Tam
The country’s top doctor remains steadfast in her message : keep your distance and keep washing your hands, even as things slowly begin to open up. During Wednesday’s regular COVID-19 addr...
May 06, 2020
The Big Ex May Not Return Until Vaccine Is Available
The South Shore Exhibition (The Big Ex) is one of the largest events of the year in Lunenburg County, often attended by an estimated 40,000 people annually, making it particularly tough to plan during...
May 06, 2020
Premier McNeil “Beyond Happy” With Easing Of Restrictions
Last week Nova Scotia lifted some public health restrictions on things like parks, trail and cottages. During Tuesday’s COVID-19 update Premier Stephen McNeil said the motivation behind lifting ...
May 06, 2020
