Author Archives: Syndicated Content
United Way Lends Helping Hand During Pandemic
Despite businesses being shut down due to the pandemic community organizations still play a vital role for those needing help. With the challenges posed by restrictions the Atlantic Compassion ...
Apr 30, 2020
UPDATE: Contact Lost With Canadian Military Helicopter
The Canadian Armed Forces says one of its helicopters has been involved in an accident in the Mediterranean Sea In a statement late Wednesday, the military said it lost contact with the CH-148 Cyclone...
Apr 29, 2020
Another death in Northwood, other nursing homes stable
There’s been one new death from COVID-19 at the Northwood long-term care facility in Halifax. At this Wednesday’s COVID-19 update, Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Robert Strang said 22...
Apr 29, 2020
NS Schools Not Re-opening Before May Long Weekend
Schools and daycares in Nova Scotia will not be re-opening before the May long weekend. Minster of Education and Early Childhood Development Zach Churchill says the government isn’t making decis...
Apr 29, 2020
UARB members use interrupter clause to reduce diesel prices
The price of diesel has taken an early drop. Members of the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board invoked their interrupter clause to lower diesel due to significant shifts in market prices at midnight...
Apr 29, 2020
Health Minister Thanks Frontline Workers During Historic Meeting Of Parliament
For the first time ever in the history of federal government, MPs came together virtually. This is a step they have taken in an effort to ensure physical distancing, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Heal...
Apr 29, 2020
NS Government Wants to Remove 30 Day Prescription Limit
Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, no pharmacies in Nova Scotia are filling prescriptions that would last more than 30 days. "This decision was not taken lightly," says Beverley Zwicker, Registrar ...
Apr 29, 2020
RCMP Focusing Investigation On Events Leading Up To Portapique Mass Shooting
Nova Scotia RCMP says their investigation into the Portapique Mass Shooting is now focusing on the gunman’s actions leading up to the incident, as well as if he had any assistance in preparation...
Apr 28, 2020
Schools will stay closed until at least May long weekend
It’ll be after the May long weekend before the province considers reopening schools and daycares. Premier Stephen McNeil made the announcement at Tuesday’s COVID-19 update. Meanwhile, Chie...
Apr 28, 2020
Canada Releases New COVID-19 Predictions
New predictions for COVID-19 in Canada say we could see up to 17,000 new cases in the next seven days. Canada has over 49,000 cases of COVID-19 and 2,766 deaths as of this afternoon. Canada’s ch...
Apr 28, 2020
