Category Archives: News
Halifax doctor will lead new mental health and addictions office
The provincial government has appointed Dr. Sam Hickcox to lead the new Office of Mental Health and Addictions. Dr. Hickcox is currently the physician lead for addictions medicine at the Nova Scotia H...
May 27, 2021
HRM cancels curbside giveaway
You might have to wait to declutter your home. The Halifax Regional Municipality has scrapped plans to hold its curbside giveaway which was set to take place next weekend. The main reason is due to th...
May 27, 2021
PEI Sets June 27 As Reopening Date To Atlantic Canada
It appears Atlantic Canadians may be permitted to travel across the border to PEI, starting on June 27th. That was the date outlined in the Prince Edward Island government's reopening plan. Their five...
May 27, 2021
RCMP Make Statement On Upcoming Moderate Livelihood Fishery
RCMP are sharing few details about how they will handle the start of the Sipekne'katik First Nation summer lobster fishery. Chief Mike Sack has said they will move ahead with a 'moderate livelihood' l...
May 27, 2021
COVID-19 vaccination appointments open up in Nova Scotia to 12+
Appointment booking for the COVID-19 vaccine has now opened up to Nova Scotians as young as 12 years old. The Pfizer vaccine is available to anyone 12 and older, while the Moderna vaccine is accessibl...
May 27, 2021
Environment Canada issues frost advisory for Nova Scotia
Environment Canada is out with a frost advisory for all of Nova Scotia. The national weather forecaster says in the Halifax area crops that are prone to frost may see some damage as minimum temperatur...
May 27, 2021
Most NSCC students can expect to return to campus this fall
Most programs at Nova Scotia Community College will be delivered in-person and on campus this fall. NSCC says it plans to return to more in-person learning, supports, and services in September. The co...
May 27, 2021
Nova Scotians can now order cocktails, mixed drinks from bars and restaurants with take-out
Nova Scotians can now order cocktails and mixed drinks with their delivery and take-out food orders from bars and restaurants. The province says it's making amendments to the Liquor Licensing Regulati...
May 27, 2021
Halifax police fine two people for failing to self-isolate
Halifax Regional Police have handed out stiff fines to two people under the Health Protection Act for failing to self-isolate. Police were called around 12 p.m. on Tuesday to a report the pair from Ha...
May 27, 2021
Potential COVID-19 exposure list includes two Central Zone locations and one flight
Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposures to COVID-19 at two locations in Central Zone and on one flight. Anyone who worked at or visited the following locations on the speci...
May 27, 2021
