‘Getting dangerous’: Calls grow for federal action amid Canada’s nurse shortage
Two decades into a career she once loved, Toronto emergency room nurse Nancy Halupa says she is almost ready to throw in the towel. “I don’t think I can do … Read More
Tag: Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia reports no new cases of COVID-19, 14 recoveries
Nova Scotia reported no new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, the day the modified Atlantic Bubble began. The province also reported 14 new recoveries. There are now 60 active cases … Read More
Help line open for those in need of counselling during mass shooting remembrance
The province has launched a confidential support line for anyone who needs help as the anniversary of the Nova Scotia shooting spree approaches. The number is 1-866-885-6540 and is available … Read More
Upper Hammonds Plains church hosts province’s first African Nova Scotian vaccination clinic
Reverend Andrea Anderson was the first person to receive a COVID-19 vaccine at the province’s first African Nova Scotian vaccination clinic on Thursday. “I’ve been long awaiting this so I’ve … Read More
Following public health advice on COVID-19 has Atlantic Canadian premiers shining above the rest, experts say
Two political science experts agree that the four premiers in Atlantic Canada rely on public health advice more so than political motivations when it comes to the COVID-19 pandemic. Finding … Read More
Halifax woman blames slow ambulance response in death of husband
By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 31, 2021 12:15 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ A Halifax woman whose … Read More
Why a Halifax psychologist says more guidance is needed for Canadian parents as COVID drags on
A psychologist and associate professor at Dalhousie University in Halifax says public health departments across the country could be doing more to support parents by providing them with guidance around … Read More
Nova Scotia reports 1 new COVID-19 case, 19 active cases remain
Nova Scotia reported one new case of COVID-19 on Sunday and said 19 active cases remain in the province. According to public health, the case is in Eastern Zone and is … Read More
Health Canada warns of salmonella outbreak in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland
Thursday afternoon Health Canada declared an outbreak of salmonella in two Atlantic provinces. The federal agency says 57 cases of Salmonella Enteritidis illness were confirmed, of which 25 are in … Read More
Here’s where Nova Scotia’s coronavirus vaccine rollout plan stands
Nova Scotia has passed the halfway mark of Phase 1 in its COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan. Following shipment delays and re-routed doses, the province is expecting to receive its largest … Read More
Nova Scotia reports 1 new COVID-19 case connected to elementary school in central zone
Nova Scotia is reporting one additional case of COVID-19, identified Wednesday, connected to Beaver Bank-Monarch Drive Elementary in Central Zone. The person has not been in school since Feb. 12 … Read More
Nova Scotia eases COVID-19 restrictions effective Monday
Nova Scotia health officials announced they are loosening coronavirus restrictions after reporting only eight active cases in the province. Effective Monday, the province is increasing gathering limits for events organized … Read More
Maritime businesses brace for a second summer without cruise ship tourists
It’s going to be another tough summer for waterfront businesses in the Maritimes as they make do without cruise ship tourists for the second year in a row. The federal … Read More
A tale of two provinces: New Brunswick and Nova Scotia’s pandemic fortunes have diverged in 2021
After a summer marked by open borders and low COVID-19 cases across Atlantic Canada, the pandemic fortunes of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia have diverged in the first part of … Read More
Waiting list ‘abyss’ in N.S. for care and housing of people with disabilities: doctor
A Nova Scotia family doctor says people with intellectual disabilities can develop illnesses ranging from diabetes to stroke when forced to live in unsuitable housing without expert help. Dr. Karen … Read More
Nova Scotia reports 3 travel-related COVID-19 cases Saturday
Nova Scotia reported three new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday and said 11 active cases remain in the province. According to Public Health, one case is in Western Zone and … Read More
Nova Scotia reports zero new cases of COVID-19 on Monday
Nova Scotia health officials reported no new cases of the coronavirus on Monday — the second time the province hasn’t reported a daily increase since the start of 2021. The … Read More
Nova Scotia’s presumed consent law for organ donation takes effect
Nova Scotia’s new Human Organ and Tissue Donation Act is officially in effect Monday. The goal is to allow more residents to donate their organs at their time of death through presumed … Read More
6 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Nova Scotia Thursday
Nova Scotia reported six new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday and said 32 active cases remain in the province. Three of the cases are in Central Zone. One of the … Read More
Nova Scotia vaccine delivery lags behind other provinces, but rollout plan remains on target
Nova Scotia has one of the lowest rates of vaccination per capita in the country and some epidemiologists are questioning why the province is choosing to hold onto thousands of … Read More
Coronavirus: N.S. restaurant owner says he was charged after anti-restriction rant
The owner of a Lower Sackville restaurant says he was charged after an interaction with Health Protection Act enforcement officers regarding mask use at the restaurant. John Giannakos, the owner … Read More
Nova Scotia releases phased plan for COVID-19 vaccine distribution
Nova Scotia has released its phased approach to COVID-19 vaccine distribution in 2021, and it includes plans to receive enough doses to vaccinate half a million people in the next … Read More
Nova Scotia flags potential COVID-19 exposure in Halifax locations, flights
Nova Scotia health officials are advising of potential exposure to the coronavirus at two locations in Halifax and two flights. Potential exposure may have occurred at the following stores in … Read More
New Brunswick natural resources minister travelled to N.S. to see significant other for Christmas
New Brunswick natural resources minister Mike Holland left the province in order to see his significant other for Christmas, the premier’s office has confirmed. Nicolle Carlin, director of communications for … Read More
Family speaks out about alleged neglect at N.S. long-term care facility
Carolyn Olgivile, who has been a resident at the Grand View Manor in Berwick, N.S., since 2018, fell and broke her hip in the bathroom on Dec. 19. While she … Read More
Nova Scotia reports 13 new COVID-19 cases, including 5 school-related cases
Nova Scotia health officials reported 13 new cases of the coronavirus on Friday and Saturday, five of which are linked to a private school in Dartmouth. The province says 11 … Read More
Coronavirus: Nova Scotia RCMP charge 1 person in large New Years Eve party
Nova Scotia RCMP say they have laid one coronavirus-related charge in connection to a New Year’s Eve party last night. Just after midnight, police crashed a large gathering, of over … Read More
Explaining why the Maritimes provinces are leaving the Moderna vaccine to chill
Nova Scotia and New Brunswick have both received their first shipments of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in the past two days, but there are no plans to administer any doses … Read More
Community fund established to help African Nova Scotians achieve home ownership
Without a doubt 2020 has been a difficult year, but for Nova Scotian Alvero Wiggins and his family, it’s been the most challenging year yet. Diagnosed with a rare kidney … Read More
Two coast guard vessels in N.S. under lockdown after exposure to COVID-19
By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted December 31, 2020 11:16 am Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ A second round of … Read More
Public health officials in the Atlantic provinces report 7 new cases of COVID-19
HALIFAX – Health officials in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island each reported two new cases of COVID-19 while Newfoundland and Labrador reported a single case of the … Read More
Atlantic health officials welcome news the Moderna vaccine is approved in Canada
New Brunswick’s chief medical officer of health welcome news on Wednesday that Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for use in Canada, saying it provides a ray of hope. Dr. … Read More
Nova Scotia reports 2 new COVID-19 cases, pop-up testing site made available in Eskasoni
Nova Scotia reports two new cases of the coronavirus on Monday, for the third day in a row, bringing the total number of active cases to 38. One of the … Read More
Nova Scotia reports 2 new COVID-19 cases on Monday
Nova Scotia reports two new cases of the coronavirus on Monday, for the third day in a row, bringing the total number of active cases to 38. One of the … Read More
COVID-19 vaccine clinics underway Wednesday in three of four Atlantic provinces
A registered nurse has become the first person in Nova Scotia to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Provincial health officials said Danielle Sheaves, a nurse who works in a COVID unit … Read More
COVID-19 vaccine clinics to start Wednesday in three of four Atlantic provinces
COVID-19 vaccine clinics are to start administering shots in three of the four Atlantic provinces Wednesday. Clinics are to be held in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and … Read More
Nova Scotia hopes to immunize 70 per cent of residents, provides rollout plan
Nova Scotia received its first batch of the Pfizer-BioNtech COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday, in what health officials say is a “milestone” in the province’s pandemic response. The province received 1,950 … Read More
Legal cigarette sales rose in Atlantic provinces during coronavirus bubble: study
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted December 14, 2020 4:20 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ HALIFAX – A new study … Read More
Single-digit increases in COVID cases continue Sunday in Atlantic Canada
FREDERICTON – New cases of COVID-19 in the Atlantic provinces rose again by single digits, health authorities reported on Sunday. Nova Scotia added six new cases, bringing to 59 the … Read More
Shutdown of N.S. poultry plant could result in widespread euthanization of chickens: expert
A food expert says farmers may need to euthanize large numbers of poultry as a result of a decision to close Nova Scotia’s only poultry processing plant for two weeks … Read More
New Brunswick gives COVID-19 vaccination details, Nova Scotia releases stimulus list
New Brunswick announced its plan for the initial round of vaccine to be distributed next week as it reported four new cases of COVID-19 Thursday. Health Minister Dorothy Shephard said … Read More
Over 41,000 children living in poverty in Nova Scotia, and numbers rising, says study
By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted December 9, 2020 1:10 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ A newly released study … Read More
Nova Scotia to receive 1,950 doses of COVID-19 vaccine, dry run of distribution this week
Nova Scotia has confirmed to Global News that it will receive 1,950 doses of the first batch of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine next week. The province says that in order to be prepared … Read More
Nova Scotia reports 1 case of COVID-19 at an elementary school in Dartmouth
Nova Scotia said it has identified a case of COVID-19 at Ian Forsyth Elementary School in Dartmouth, Central Zone, on Sunday. According to the province, the school will remain closed … Read More
Nova Scotia reports 2 cases of COVID-19 at schools in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia said it has identified two cases of COVID-19 at schools in the province on Sunday. One case was detected at Forsyth Elementary School in Dartmouth the other at … Read More
Nova Scotia expects to start COVID-19 vaccinations for high-risk groups in January
While the batches will be small, Nova Scotia’s health officials have confirmed that doses of the COVID-19 vaccine are expected to arrive this month. The province said select public immunization should … Read More
P.E.I. reports no new cases of COVID-19 as provincial neighbours deal with outbreaks
Prince Edward Island is announcing no new cases, as its provincial neighbours are preparing updates later today to indicate whether there’s a continuing growth in their COVID-19 cases. The majority … Read More
N.S. health minister to retire from politics after term ends
Nova Scotia Minister of Health Leo Glavine has announced he is stepping down after his term. Glavine said in a Thursday cabinet meeting he will not be re-offering in the … Read More
7-year-old gets visit from his hero, N.S. chief of health Robert Strang
A seven-year-old boy from Halifax received a visit by his hero — chief medical officer of health Dr. Robert Strang. Strang visited Hughie Dauphinee on Wednesday night after hearing the … Read More
An inside look at how Nova Scotia tests for COVID-19
As coronavirus cases continue to climb in Nova Scotia, front-line workers across the province are gearing up and are well prepared. That includes staff at the province’s main testing laboratory. … Read More
