Category Archives: COVID-19
Almost One Million Apply For CERB
Over 966 thousand people applied for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit the first day it was available. That's from Jean-Yves Duclos, the President of the Treasury Board. Duclos says that those num...
Apr 07, 2020 screen grab, CPAC
Tam: Masks Aren’t For Everyone
Wearing a non-medical face mask does not mean you can ease back on physical distancing. That was the plea from Canada's top doctor, Theresa Tam, a day after saying wearing the face coverings isn't suc...
Apr 07, 2020 screen grab, CPAC
PM Vows Help For First Nations
The Prime Minister says they've been concerned about the potential impact of an outbreak of COVID-19 in Canada's remote First Nation communities. Justin Trudeau told media they are working with the As...
Apr 07, 2020
Experience Provides Perspective: Former Syrian Refugee
A chocolate maker in the Quad Counties and former Syrian refugee says he draws on his own experience when he considers the fight against COVID-19. Tareq Hadhad, the founder and CEO of Peace by Chocola...
Apr 07, 2020
*UPDATED*RCMP Remind Residents Of Physical Distancing Rules
The Yarmouth town detachment of the RCMP is reminding the public that all Municipal Parks in Yarmouth are closed as well as the provincial and Federal Parks. The town will be posting signs and police ...
Apr 07, 2020
Upcoming Election For Acadia First Nation Postponed
An upcoming election for the Acadia First Nation has been postponed. A release from band solicitors say the process was expected to start with a Nomination Meeting on May 5th, with the election to fol...
Apr 07, 2020
Fisheries Observer Requirement Halted Temporarily
The Department of Fisheries and Oceans has temporarily halted a requirement for at-sea fisheries observers aboard commercial fishing vessels. The move came into effect on April 2nd and is in ef...
Apr 07, 2020
NS Records First Death Related To COVID-19
Nova Scotia has been dealt its first death due to COVID-19. In a release, the province says a woman in her 70's passed away in the hospital yesterday as a result of complications related to the virus....
Apr 07, 2020
Tax Bills surprise many Yarmouth Residents
Property owners in the Town of Yarmouth got a bit of a surprise on their latest tax bill. The solid waste fee that is normally on the fall tax bill showed up on the spring bill. Mayor Pam Mood says it...
Apr 06, 2020
Wearing Masks Helps Protect Others, Not Yourself
It's not a bad idea for you to wear a mask out in public, but it doesn't mean that you can back off from physical distancing or even staying at home. That's the latest updated from Doctor Theresa Tam,...
Apr 06, 2020 screen grab, CPAC
