Category Archives: News
Many without power after messy storm blows through N.S.
Many Nova Scotians are waking up in the dark on Tuesday after another blast of messy weather. The storm brought snow, rain, and strong wind gusts to the province on Monday. Winds were set to gust up t...
Jan 18, 2022 AЯMEN / CC
COVID-19: N.S. dealing with 73 hospitalizations, 4 deaths (Jan 15-17)
Nova Scotia is reporting 15 new hospital admissions and 12 discharges since the last update on Friday. Additionally, four deaths related to COVID-19 occurred over the weekend. - a man in his 40s in Ce...
Jan 17, 2022
High winds lead to power outages
Nova Scotians are bracing for another blast of messy weather. Wind and rain warnings are in place for much of the province, including the Halifax area. Environment Canada is calling for winds to gust ...
Jan 17, 2022
Funding To Help Expand Settlement Services For Newcomers
Ottawa has announced more than $35 million over three years to help expand resettlement capacity and settlement services. Immigration Minister Sean Fraser said $21 million will be used to add new Rese...
Jan 17, 2022
Trudeau Comments On Moderate Livelihood Fisheries
The Prime Minister says the federal government continues to work on implementing moderate livelihood fisheries with Indigenous communities. Speaking to Acadia News last week, Justin Trudeau says recon...
Jan 17, 2022
Health Canada Approves Pill For COVID-19
Pfizer Canada has received Health Canada approval for a use of a new COVID treatment in tablet form. Paxlovid is intended for high-risk adults, 18 and older, who develop mild-to-moderate symptoms. Dr....
Jan 17, 2022
Big Decision Looms For Private Childcare Centres In Nova Scotia
Private childcare centres in Nova Scotia say they’re being forced to make a business-altering decision by the province. Owners have been given until March 18th to choose one of three options: re...
Jan 17, 2022
UFCA Survey Says Maritimers Want Fishing Industry Involved In Rule Changes
Maritimers want the fishing industry involved in any discussion on rule changes, according to a survey released by Narrative Research conducted on behalf of the Unified Fisheries Conservation Alliance...
Jan 17, 2022
Boosters now open to Nova Scotians 18+
More Nova Scotians can now book an appointment for their booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. The province announcing on Monday it has expanded eligibility to residents as young as 18-years-old. Pre...
Jan 17, 2022
Experts say you can move to improve your mood on ‘Blue Monday’
You’re not alone if you’ve got a case of the winter blues. The third Monday in January is known as “Blue Monday,” or the most depressing day of the year. The Canadian Mental He...
Jan 17, 2022
