Category Archives: COVID-19
Tam: Impacts Of Response Not Felt Immediately
Canada's Chief Public Health Officer says that we won't see the impacts of the measures to combat COVID-19 right away. Doctor Theresa Tam tells us that there is a lag of about two weeks from when peop...
Apr 01, 2020 Screen grab, CPAC
PM: You Are Responsible For Your Own Actions
Despite a government document suggesting COVID-19 measures will need to be in place until July, the Prime Minister says they are looking at all kinds of scenarios. Justin Trudeau says our pandemic pre...
Apr 01, 2020
Risk Isn’t Only For Elders, Sick
It's not just seniors and those with pre-existing who need to be concerned about COVID-19. That's the message from Doctor Theresa Tam, Canada's Chief Public Health Officer, who explains that not even ...
Mar 31, 2020
Canadian Businesses Answering The Call
Canadian businesses are answering their country's call in this time of need. Navdeep Bains is the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and says that as of Monday, they've received over 3,200 ...
Mar 31, 2020 screen grab CPAC
Ottawa Working To Acquire Masks, Ventilators
The Federal Government is doing all it can to make sure our front-line workers are protected as they fight COVID-19. The Minister of Public Services and Procurement, Anita Anand, explains that Public ...
Mar 31, 2020 screen grab CPAC
Dr. Strang Warns About Scams
A warning from Nova Scotia's chief medical officer of health. Dr. Robert Strang is telling people to beware of uncrupulous people giving false information. He says everyone should get your information...
Mar 31, 2020
Feds Set Aside $2B For Protective Equipment
Canada has set aside $2 billion to buy personal protective equipment for frontline health-care workers. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said they are working with companies to make medical supplies such...
Mar 31, 2020 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addresses the nation on March 31, 2020. (Photo: CPAC)
CUPW: Please Wash Your Mailbox
We all need to take extra steps to help protect one of the vital essential services across the country; your local letter carrier. Even though the Public Health Agency of Canada maintains that the ris...
Mar 31, 2020
Armed Forces Ready To Help In COVID Crisis
There are assurances from the country's minister of defence the military will be there to help in the COVID crisis. Harjit Sajjan notes there are three top priorities for the Canadian Armed Forces. He...
Mar 30, 2020
Community Spread Likely Culprit In Latest COVID-19 Case
There are now 127 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Nova Scotia. Five new cases were identified on Monday, with public health conceding that one case is the result of transmission within the community. C...
Mar 30, 2020
