Category Archives: News
Halifax cancels dozens of bus runs amid staff shortages
Halifax is cancelling bus runs across dozens of trasit routes amid staff shortages, starting Tuesday. Staff made the announcement in a release just before 5 p.m. Monday. It said that “based on c...
Dec 20, 2021
Another record high for COVID-19, 485 new cases
Our province is seeing record COVID-19 numbers for the fifth day in a row. 485 new cases Monday. There are 317 in the Halifax region, with 57 in the east, 36 in north, and 75 in the west. Nine people ...
Dec 20, 2021
Construction begins on new IWK ER
Construction has begun on the IWK Health Centre’s new emergency department. Workers broke ground Monday. Michelle Thompson, Minister of Health and Wellness, said it’s an exciting step forw...
Dec 20, 2021
Oval opening pushed two days, more COVID-19 rules for skating
You’ll need to show proof of vaccination and wear a mask to skate at the Halifax Oval this winter. The city announced the opening of the Oval was being pushed back Monday, the same day it was se...
Dec 20, 2021
Two arrested in Dartmouth murder
Police have arrested a pair in Annapolis Royal for a murder in Dartmouth last week. Vincent Lamont Beal, 47, was found dead inside a Kennedy Drive home Thursday. Police initially called the death susp...
Dec 20, 2021
Airline Sector Monitoring Impacts From Renewed Travel Advisory
New travel advisories caused by COVID-19 are expected to have an impact on the already struggling airline industry. Last week, Ottawa advised against all non-essential international travel in response...
Dec 20, 2021
Two Maud Lewis Paintings Stolen In Digby County
Two paintings by a famous Nova Scotian artist have been stolen. Digby RCMP say two Maud Lewis paintings have been stolen from a home in Smith’s Cove, Digby County. On September 10, police receiv...
Dec 20, 2021
Strang confident in Nova Scotia's COVID-19 booster dose rollout
Our top doctor is not worried about the booster dose rollout in Nova Scotia amid the arrival of Omicron. Dr. Robert Strang says if you’re double-vaxxed you still have good protection. He explain...
Dec 20, 2021
Two drop-in COVID-19 vaccine clinics set up in Halifax area
Two drop-in COVID-19 vaccine clinics have been set up in the Halifax area. Public Health says the Pfizer vaccine will be available at the community outreach clinics, which have been set up at the foll...
Dec 20, 2021
COVID-19 case connected to Eastern Passage long-term care home
A COVID-19 case has been connected to a long-term care home in Eastern Passage. Ocean View Continuing Care Centre announced the news on its Facebook page on Saturday. The statement says a staff member...
Dec 20, 2021
