Category Archives: News
Nova Scotians being urged to get tested for COVID-19
The province's health authority is urging people to get tested for COVID-19 after a low turnout on the weekend. Nova Scotia Health says a significant number of appointments at primary assessment centr...
May 26, 2021 Chris Yarzab / CC
Province announces COVID-19 vaccine plan is ahead of schedule with second doses expected earlier
Nova Scotia Premier Iain Rankin says the province's COVID-19 vaccine plan is ahead of schedule, which means you could get your second dose faster. In a COVID-19 update on Tuesday afternoon, Rankin sai...
May 26, 2021 Premier Iain Rankin (Communications Nova Scotia)
Halifax police ticket three people for violating Health Protection Act
Halifax Regional Police have handed out more fines under the Health Protection Act following two separate incidents on the long weekend. Police were called to Citadel Hill on Saturday afternoon for a ...
May 26, 2021
Potential COVID-19 exposure list includes locations in Central Zone as well as transit routes
Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposures to COVID-19 at various locations in the Central Zone. Anyone who worked at or visited the following locations on the specified dates...
May 26, 2021 Halifax Transit Bus makes a stop on Spring Garden Road. Photo: Steve MacArthur
NSTU disappointed students won't be returning to class, but supports decision
The Nova Scotia Teachers Union is disappointed students and teachers won't be heading back to classrooms, but they understand the situation. NSTU President Paul Wozney says throughout the year they ha...
May 25, 2021
Two men arrested in weekend robbery in Halifax
Police have charged two men in relation to a robbery that occurred this weekend in Halifax. It took place just before midnight on Saturday at the Irving at at 2499 Robie Street. Police say the men too...
May 25, 2021
Nova Scotians 20+ now eligible to book COVID-19 vaccine
Bookings to get a COVID-19 vaccine have now opened up to people as young as age 20. If you are 20 or older you can book your appointment for the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine online or by calling the toll...
May 25, 2021 NIAID / CC
Halifax police charge man with aggravated assault following Victoria Day stabbing
Halifax Regional Police say a 29-year-old man has now been charged with aggravated assault following a stabbing on Victoria Day. Police responded to a weapons complaint involving an injured man in the...
May 25, 2021
Man taken to hospital after shooting in Pictou County
The Mounties are investigating a shooting in Pictou County over the long weekend. RCMP were called to a report of the incident at a "commercial lodging" in Pictou at around 12:27 a.m. on Monday. Polic...
May 25, 2021
Potential COVID-19 exposures at several locations in Central Zone
Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposure to COVID-19 at several locations in the Central Zone. Anyone who worked at or visited the following locations on the specified dates ...
May 25, 2021 Muenocchio
