Category Archives: COVID-19

In the fourth week of the COVID-19 pandemic, Nova Scotia is beginning to see "community spread" with cases not connected to previous cases or travel. Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia's chief medical off...

There are now 193 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Nova Scotia, with twenty new cases identified yesterday. In a release, the Department of Health and Wellness says "900 COVID-19 tests were completed at...

Premier Stephen McNeil has announced two new programs putting more than $40 million into the economic support plan to help those those "out of work and small businesses affected by COVID-19". $20 mill...

Franois-Philippe Champagne has a simple message for Canadians still abroad; Ottawa is working to get you home. Minister of Foreign Affairs says he fully understands the anxiety, has read the messages,...

Medical experts are daily announcing new numbers and percentage with regards to COVID-19 testing, but what do they mean? That's what Canada's top doctor, Theresa Tam, tried to explain earlier today. "...

There is a lot of uncertainty regarding the upcoming lobster season in the northern part of the province as a result of COVID-19. Inverness South Fishermen's Association President Jordan MacDougall sa...

A little planning goes a long way when it comes to grocery shopping during the COVID-19 pandemic. Most people are trying to make fewer trips to the grocery store in light of physical distancing rules....

The Trudeau government has unveiled the details of its wage subsidy program for companies to help prevent worker layoffs because of the pandemic. Finance Minister Bill Morneau says it will be provided...

Twenty-six new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed yesterday in Nova Scotia, bringing the total to 173. Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia's chief medical officer of health, says one case of community transm...

This is the time when we all need to remember to be kind. That's the message from the Federal Minister of Health, Patty Hadju, who says that this time is difficult for everyone. "This is the time to r...