Category Archives: News
Cruise Ship Ban Extended By One Year
The COVID-19 pandemic has dealt another blow to Canada’s tourism and cruise ship industries. Federal officials announced Thursday that large cruise ships will now be banned from Canadian waters ...
Feb 04, 2021
$45 Million In New Investments Announced For Atlantic Fisheries
The Department of Fisheries and Oceans in partnership with the Nova Scotia government announced a major investment in Atlantic Canada’s fisheries Monday morning. The funding will help Nova Scoti...
Feb 04, 2021
One New Case Of COVID-19
The Department of Health and Wellness is reporting one new case of COVID-19 Thursday. Officials say the new case is in Central Zone and is travel related. They say, with two recoveries Wednesday, the ...
Feb 04, 2021
Province Preparing For Community Vaccination Clinics
The province is getting ready to start vaccinating people in the community. Chief Medical Officer of Health Doctor Robert Strang says they are launching their first prototype clinic, for people over 8...
Feb 03, 2021
Province Contributes To Yarmouth Housing Project
Four housing projects across Nova Scotia will receive a contribution from the provincial government. Among them is $650,000 to develop 54 units, affordable and otherwise, at the former high school on ...
Feb 03, 2021 Mayor Pam Mood and MLA Zach Churchill stand outside the former high school on Parade St. image fc/o Town of Yarmouth facebook.
100 Guys Who Share Reach $200,000 Donated
A local fundraising group has announced that they have donated over $200,000 to various charitable organizations in the area over the last 4 years. Pitches are made to the group at each meeting. The m...
Feb 03, 2021
Organ Donations Dip During The Pandemic
Medical Advisor for Organ Donation with Canadian Blood Services Dr. Sam Shemie says organ donation after death, which provides the most organs for transplant is down around 21 per cent while living do...
Feb 03, 2021
Argyle Municipality Announces Funds To Reopen Pool
The Municipality of the District of Argyle has announced that they will commit $75,000 to restore aquatic services at the former YMCA location. The commitment was made during a special council meeting...
Feb 02, 2021 (Y95 News Photo)
No Change In Active Cases For Second Day
Our total COVID-19 case numbers have not changed for the second day in a row. The Department of Health and Wellness is again reporting 10 active infections in the province. That is with one new case T...
Feb 02, 2021
PM Signs Deal For Canada-Made COVID-19 Vaccine
Canada is working toward producing the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a new agreement with Novavax, which includes the construction of a facility in Montreal to manu...
Feb 02, 2021
