Category Archives: News
Free program to help Nova Scotians ditch the darts
The Lung Association of Nova Scotia hopes their newest smoking cessation program will help remove barriers to quitting. Through the program, Quit NS, the Lung Association will mail participants four w...
Jan 23, 2022
82 people in hospital fighting COVID-19
There are 82 people in hospital COVID-19 units Saturday. The province didn’t release new hospital admission or discharges. Provincial labs confirmed another 502 new cases Saturday. There are 219...
Jan 22, 2022
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
Feds Loans Ukraine $120 Million
The federal government says it plans to help out Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says that includes some monetary assistance. “$120 million for the gover...
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
Police release footage after car stolen and burned
Theft and arson suspect; from HRP Theft and arson suspect; from HRP Police are looking for a man after a car was stolen and torched in Dartmouth. A vehicle was stolen from a home on Demetreous Lane in...
Jan 21, 2022
