Category Archives: News
Nova Scotia Health suspending routine lab tests
Nova Scotia Health laboratories continue to process a high volume of COVID-19 tests. The heavy workload means routine or non-urgent laboratory tests have been temporarily reduced or suspended, includi...
May 28, 2021
Halifax police issue more than 100 tickets for speeding, other driving offences
Halifax Regional Police have handed out more than 100 tickets for speeding and other offences this week. On Wednesday and Thursday, officers with the traffic unit issued 38 tickets for speeding and 64...
May 28, 2021
Disappearance of Ryan James Jessop added to province’s rewards for major unsolved crimes program
The disappearance of a 32-year-old Upper Sackville man last year is being added to the province's Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes program. Ryan James Jessop was last seen on the evening of September...
May 28, 2021
Two people charged after RCMP seize drugs, weapon during Eastern Passage traffic stop
RCMP have charged two people after seizing drugs and a weapon during a traffic stop in Eastern Passage last Thursday. Police say the driver's licence had been revoked and a baton was located in the ve...
May 28, 2021
Update: Halifax police clear scene after asking public to avoid part of Larry Uteck
Halifax Regional Police have now cleared the scene in Larry Uteck after asking the public to avoid the area early Friday morning. In a Tweet at around 7 a.m., police asked residents to stay away from ...
May 28, 2021
Potential COVID-19 exposure list includes locations in Central Zone, bus routes, and two flights
Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central Zone, various Halifax Transit bus routes, and two flights. Anyone who worked at or visited the f...
May 28, 2021
Gas prices drop in Nova Scotia
It's cheaper to fill up in Nova Scotia on Friday. The price of regular self-serve gas has dropped three cents overnight to a new minimum of $1.256 per litre in the Halifax area. Diesel now sits at a m...
May 28, 2021
Joint Government Investment In Long Term Care Homes
A $14.2 million investment is being made long term care facilities in the province. The joint investment from the provincial and federal governments will go towards important infrastructure upgrades a...
May 27, 2021
33 new cases, vaccinations open to everyone 12+
The Department of Health and Wellness is reporting 33 new cases of COVID-19. There are 18 cases in Eastern Zone, 14 in Central Zone and one in Northern Zone. Officials say, after 182 recoveries, there...
May 27, 2021
New grant money supports North End Community Health Centre
The North End Community Health Centre will expand its mental health services with a $175,000 grant from the provincial government. The new funding will assist group and peer mental health support, lon...
May 27, 2021
