Author Archives: Skye Bryden-Blom
New COVID case connected to Halifax school
Nova Scotia is reporting one new COVID-19 case connected to a Halifax school. The province says Halifax West High will be closed to students until Friday to allow for a deep cleaning and for close con...
Jun 08, 2021 Kanijoman / CC
Potential COVID-19 exposure list (June 7)
Public Health is advising of potential exposure to COVID-19 at locations in Central Zone and several Halifax Transit bus routes. Anyone who worked at or visited the following locations on the specifie...
Jun 08, 2021
UPDATE: Heavy delays on MacKay Bridge
Update: The incident on the MacKay Bridge has been cleared. Traffic volumes have returned to normal as of 9:30 a.m. on Monday, June 7th. ========================== Drivers can expect heavy delays on t...
Jun 07, 2021
IWK Telethon raises more than $6.6 million
The IWK Telethon has raised more than $6.6 million as Maritimers welcomed it back for its 37th edition. The telethon is the largest annual fundraiser for the Halifax children's hospital. The IWK Found...
Jun 07, 2021 IWK Telethon. (IWK Foundation)
Potential COVID-19 exposure list includes several bus routes
Public Health is advising of potential exposure to COVID-19 at locations in the Central and Eastern zones, as well as several Halifax Transit bus routes. Anyone who worked at or visited the following ...
Jun 07, 2021 Halifax Transit Bus makes a stop on Spring Garden Road. Photo: Steve MacArthur
Halifax police investigate more than 100 thefts from vehicles
Halifax Regional Police have responded to more than 100 reports of thefts from vehicles. They received 111 calls last month reporting the thefts throughout the Halifax area. Police are reminding drive...
Jun 04, 2021 J B / CC
Gas prices are up in Halifax
Gas prices are up in Nova Scotia on Friday. The minimum price for regular self-serve gas is now $1.284 in the Halifax area, which is up 2.8 cents per litre overnight. Diesel has jumped 2.7 cents to si...
Jun 04, 2021 Jeena Paradies / CC
Potential COVID-19 exposure list (June 3)
Public health is advising of potential exposure to COVID-19 at one Central Zone location and two flights. Anyone who worked at or visited the following location on the specified dates and times is ask...
Jun 04, 2021 Olgierd (dogs, gear, equipment, etc., CC-only) / CC
Inflatable water park not coming to Lower Sackville
An inflatable water park featuring a giant unicorn floatie will not be coming to Lower Sackville after all. Splashifax had been considering opening the floating playground on the shores of First Lake,...
Jun 03, 2021 Unicorn Floatie. (Splashifax)
Potential COVID-19 exposures (June 3)
Public health is advising of potential exposure to COVID-19 at two grocery stores in Central Zone and some Halifax transit bus routes. Anyone who worked at or visited the following location on the spe...
Jun 03, 2021 Halifax Transit Bus makes a stop on Spring Garden Road. Photo: Steve MacArthur
