Category Archives: News
“There’s absolutely no reason that our fresh potatoes should not be going into the US.” – P.E.I. Potato Board
A solution is needed right away on an export ban on Prince Edward Island potatoes. That’s according to Greg Donald, General Manager of the P.E.I. Potato Board. Donald said our federal government...
Dec 06, 2021
Two potential exposures in the Halifax area
Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central Zone. COVID PRECAUTION NOTIFICATION (there has been a potential exposure of minimal risk to the ...
Dec 05, 2021
More families than normal looking for help this Christmas
More families than usual have asked the Salvation Army for help this Christmas. Captain Samuel Tim, Community and Family Services Director for Halifax, said it’s been two rough years of COVID-19...
Dec 05, 2021
Exposures at Halifax bars, flights, and Masstown Market
Nova Scotia Health is advising of potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Northern and Central Zones and on three flights. COVID PRECAUTION NOTIFICATION (there has been a potential exposure of...
Dec 04, 2021
Nova Scotia Announces 20 New Cases of COVID-19
The Province of Nova Scotia is reporting 20 new cases of COVID-19 and 34 recoveries. It marks the first time since November 25 that Nova Scotia has seen a net decrease in case numbers. Of the new case...
Dec 03, 2021
Province puts 1000 off work for not being vaccinated
960 people working in healthcare, continuing care, emergency health services, education and other sectors under the provincial vaccine mandate have been put off work for failing to be vaccinated, or r...
Dec 03, 2021
Immunization committee recommends booster for everyone over 50
If you’re over 50, you might want to roll up your sleeve again. Friday, the National Advisory Committee on Immunization expanded their recommendation on mRNA booster shots to include: -People 50...
Dec 03, 2021
VIDEO: Deck the halls, Nova Scotia's annual Christmas tree gift a Boston 'superstar'
Nova Scotia's annual Christmas tree gift for Boston is now a "superstar" in the city. That's according to its Facebook profile, which says the community gathered around the tree on Thursday night to w...
Dec 03, 2021
US Imposes COVID Testing For Air Travel
If you’re flying to the US, make sure to have a Covid-19 test done by the day before departure at the latest, or you risk being denied boarding. US President Joe Biden has changed the policy for...
Dec 03, 2021
Strengthened street checks ban “a step in the right direction”
One of the province’s few Black MLAs says changes to strengthen the street checks ban are a step in the right direction. However, Angela Simmonds, MLA for Preston, said there’s still more ...
Dec 03, 2021
