Category Archives: Acadia Nova Scotia (CKBW)
Man who gave ammo to NS gunman pleads guilty
A man charged with supplying ammunition to the Portapique gunman has pleaded guilty. A lawyer appeared in court on his behalf Friday. James Banfield, 65-years-old, is the brother of Lisa Banfield, the...
Jan 22, 2022
COVID-19: 16 New In Hospital, 3 Discharged
There are 16 new COVID-19 related hospital admissions in Nova Scotia. The province also announced three discharges, as well as a renewal of the state of emergency. There are now a total of 94 people i...
Jan 21, 2022
Private Operator Encouraged Province Will Re-Examine Childcare Issue
The province will go back to the table with private daycare operators. Last week, government gave options to the owners that included operating as non-profit, or risk losing government funding. After ...
Jan 21, 2022
Province recommends swabbing nose and throat for COVID-19 test
The province is now recommending you swab both your throat and nose when using a rapid test. Nova Scotia Health made the change after research showed the swabbing both improved test sensitivity by alm...
Jan 21, 2022
Families of mass shooting victims concerned with public inquiry delay
Families of the 22 people killed in the April 2020 mass shooting in rural Nova Scotia say it’s time the public hearings begin. Their lawyers have released a statement saying they’re concer...
Jan 21, 2022
NS Announces Funding For More Electric Vehicle Chargers
Nova Scotia is investing $500,000 to install more electric vehicle chargers across the province. This will be in addition to the $1.2 million coming federally. Natural Resources and Renewables Ministe...
Jan 21, 2022
Three more deaths, 85 in hospital
Three more people have died as a result of their COVID-19 infections. The deaths were a woman in her 50s in Central Zone, a woman in her 70s in Northern Zone, and a man in his 70s in Eastern Zone. 18 ...
Jan 20, 2022
Province backs off ultimatum on private daycare operators
The province is going back to the table with privately owned daycares as they face a looming deadline to transition to a publicly funded system. A group representing some private child care centres sa...
Jan 20, 2022
Unique Environmentally Friendly Pharmacy Open In Antigonish
Teasdale Apothecary Co. is open for business in Antigonish today and they provide something other pharmacies in the province don’t. The Glass Vial Movement allows customers to get their prescrip...
Jan 20, 2022
Strang Says No Need For Contact Tracing In Schools
The province’s top doctor says COVID-19 contact tracing is no longer needed in schools. During yesterday’s briefing, Dr. Robert Strang addressed parent-led groups that are keeping track of...
Jan 20, 2022
