Category Archives: News
Four new cases of COVID-19, 36 active infections
The Department of Health and Wellness is reporting four new cases of COVID-19 and seven recoveries. The cases are in Central Zone. One is related to travel and three are under investigation. All four ...
Jul 11, 2021
65-year-old in hospital after being trapped under ATV all night
King District RCMP is investigating after a serious off-road vehicle collision on Stirling Rd. in Sunken Lake. At approximately 7:05 a.m. Saturday morning, police were notified of an off-road vehicle ...
Jul 11, 2021
Health minister says there's good reasons for record-high doctor waitlist
The waitlist for a family doctor is the longest it's ever been. More than 69,000 people have put their names forward to get a doctor. Health Minister Zach Churchill said there are a number of reasons ...
Jul 11, 2021
Workers injured after car crash in construction zone
Digby RCMP is investigating after a serious motor vehicle collision in a construction zone on Highway 101 in Smith's Cove. At approximately 8:15 a.m. Saturday morning, police were notified of a motor ...
Jul 11, 2021
$20K Grants Available For Women’s Charities
Some new support is available for organizations serving women, transgender, non-binary and Two-Spirit people. The Canadian Women’s Foundation Vice President of Community Initiatives, Anuradha Du...
Jul 11, 2021
One new case, 39 active infections
The Department of Health and Wellness is reporting one new case of COVID-19 and one recovery. The case is in Western Zone and is related to travel. All four health zones continue to be closely monitor...
Jul 10, 2021
Province to require 80 per cent electricity from renewable sources by 2030
Premier Iain Rankin has announced an aggressive, new renewable electricity standard, requiring 80 per cent of the province’s electricity to come from renewable resources by 2030. Saturday, Ranki...
Jul 10, 2021
Nova Scotian university to host inaugural economic growth forum
Saint Francis Xavier University will host the first-ever conference on economic growth in Atlantic Canada. The inaugural Atlantic Economic Forum will be held in the Spring of 2022 at St. FX's Brian Mu...
Jul 10, 2021
RCMP Release Monthly Stunting/Impaired Driving Statistics
The province saw an increase in charges for stunting and impaired driving in the month of June. The Nova Scotia RCMP have released last months statistics for the two charges. RCMP Public Information O...
Jul 10, 2021
Scattered outages in the wake of hurricane Elsa
Thousands of people woke up without power Saturday morning, a reminder of the post-tropical storm that passed by the province Friday night. High winds caused power outages from Sydney to Yarmouth and ...
Jul 10, 2021
