Category Archives: COVID-19
Feds Provide $75M For Indigenous Organizations
The federal government is providing $75 million to organizations that help Indigenous people living in urban areas and off reserves. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau started his day speaking to Canadians...
May 21, 2020
30-Day Prescription Limit Lifted
The Nova Scotia College of Pharmacists announced the 30-day prescription limit is being lifted for most drugs. The announcement was made via media release which said the change came into effect back o...
May 20, 2020
Tam Cautions Patience For Possibility Of Reopening
Canada’s chief public health officer is warning residents to proceed with reopening carefully. Dr. Theresa Tam said there won’t be a grand reopening as the seasons continue. “Until e...
May 20, 2020
Government Aids Businesses With Rent Problems
Federal assistance is coming to help business owners who are having problem paying rent to landlords due to COVID-19. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance...
May 20, 2020
Border With U.S. Closed Until At Least End Of June
Another blow to the local tourism industry as the Canada/U.S. border will remain closed to non-essential travel until late June. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says both countries have agreed to extend...
May 19, 2020 PM Justin Trudeau (screen grab, CPAC)
47 active COVID-19 cases in Nova Scotia
Provincial officials announced three new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday. That brings our total across the province to 1,040. Eight people remain in hospital, four are in the ICU. Nova Scotia has 35,970 n...
May 17, 2020
More Help For Women Entrepreneurs
Women entrepreneurs whose businesses are being hit by COVID-19 are getting a boost from the federal government. Mary Ng is the Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, and...
May 16, 2020
Three new cases of COVID-19 in Nova Scotia
The province confirmed three new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday. That brings the total number of cases in Nova Scotia to 1,047. Eight individuals are currently in hospital, including four in the ICU. T...
May 16, 2020
Major Air Canada Layoff Looming
Major layoffs are coming to Air Canada as fewer people are travelling during the pandemic. Multiple media outlets are reporting an internal memo shows the company will lay off over half of its workfor...
May 16, 2020
Federal Wage Subsidy Extended
There’s a huge sense of relief for Canadians relying on federal assistance through the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy during COVID-19. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the length of the program...
May 15, 2020
