Category Archives: News
Six new cases, virtual care options extended
The Department of Health and Wellness is reporting six new cases of COVID-19 Wednesday. Officials say the new cases are all in the Central Zone and only one is under investigation, the province now ha...
Dec 09, 2020
Health Canada Approves COVID-19 Vaccine
Canada reached a critical milestone in its fight against COVID-19 today. Health Canada has approved the first COVID-19 vaccine. They have determined that the Pfizer-BioNTech immunization meets the req...
Dec 09, 2020
What To Expect This Lobster Season
With lobster season now in full swing across the province, its time to start looking at the seasons potential. President of Coldwater Lobster Association, Bernie Berry, discussed the potential prices ...
Dec 09, 2020
Province details COVID-19 vaccine plan, expected fall finish
The province will get its first 1950 doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine December 15th. Chief Medical Officer of Health Doctor Robert Strang says they must carefully prioritize the early doses. Docto...
Dec 08, 2020
Booking For Asymptomatic COVID-19 Tests Available Province-wide
Asymptomatic testing is rolling out across the province. Starting today, COVID-19 testing is available for anyone not experiencing symptoms who haven’t travelled outside the Atlantic provinces i...
Dec 08, 2020
Lobster Season Begins In LFA34
After a week's delay, ships were finally able to head out for dumping day this morning in LFA34. The official start to the lobster fishing season happened at 4 a.m. with well wishes pouring in for the...
Dec 08, 2020 Dumping Day 2020 (via Municipality of the District of Yarmouth Facebook page)
Multiple Meat Products Recalled Due To Bacteria
Levitts Foods is recalling a number of meat products in the province. The recall is due to the presence of of listeria monocytogenes bacteria. Compliments brand Montreal-style smoked meat, smoked beef...
Dec 08, 2020
Dumping Day Set For Tuesday Morning
After a second conference call this afternoon (Monday) stakeholders in LFA34 have decided to go ahead with dumping day. After a vote, the stakeholders decided on an early start time of 4 a.m.
Dec 07, 2020 Dumping Day
Eight new cases, in three health zones
There are new COVID-19 cases in three of the province’s health zones. The Department of Health and Wellness announced two cases in the Eastern Zone, four in the Central Zone, and two in the West...
Dec 07, 2020
Nova Scotia Announces New Student COVID-19 Grant
The provincial government will give around 13,000 post-secondary students a one-time non-repayable grant to help them deal with unanticipated costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. After Student...
Dec 07, 2020
