The HRP K9-unit is now on scene at Cork Street where a shooting occurred last night. pic.twitter.com/Jps9wfRrkw
Nova Scotia Nurses’ Union calls for staffing increase at province’s long-term care facilities
The union is now repeating recommendations from the union’s 2015-16 “Broken Homes” study, calling for an average of 4.1 hours of care per resident per day, including 1.3 hours of nursing care. Continue reading
Atlantic provinces encouraging staycations as they compete for local tourism dollars
It’s a big change from previous years where the province’s tourism sector heavily promoted itself to international markets, and other Canadian provinces. “We don’t actually market in Atlantic Canada, or Nova Scotia typically,” said Fitzgerald. Continue reading
Halifax municipal councillors decide not to offer free transit on election days
District 9 Coun. Shawn Cleary proposed at alternative motion suggesting the municipality consider a pilot project for the 2020 municipal election on Oct. 17. Continue reading
Calls from Nova Scotia tourism industry to relax rules around provincial borders
‘That’s the only real way we’ll see any growth for our industry or make things sustainable for our businesses.’ Continue reading
Group launches campaign aimed at promoting local Black businesses in Halifax
“It’s a great initiative, and gives businesses a chance to really put their product out there to different people.” Continue reading
Black bear death prompts calls for provincial policy change
A few weeks ago a black bear was dropped off, but due to a provincial policy the organization is not allowed to rehabilitate black bears and rescue centres are required to alert the department of Lands and Forestry. Continue reading
Long-term care facilities to allow visits, but strict guidelines remain
Northwood has been COVID-19 free since Wednesday, and hasn’t had a new case since May 28. Continue reading
Atlantic provinces working to create regional bubble this summer
Newfoundland has mostly closed its borders to visitors, and PEI, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia all require anybody entering the province to self-isolate for 14 days. But the Atlantic Premiers are looking to change that, allowing Atlantic Canadians to move more freely across the region. Continue reading
Nova Scotia high schools planning graduations for class of 2020
As the province has started to lift restrictions, high schools are now making plans to hold some type of graduation ceremony and celebrate 2020 graduates. Continue reading
N.S. woman dead after pit bull attack in Middle Musquodoboit: RCMP
The animal was on the loose for a little more than an hour before police were notified that the dog had died after it was struck by a vehicle near Highway 224. Continue reading
The New Reality: Physiotherapy to come back as hybrid model in Nova Scotia
As clinics adjust to the new normal, Telehealth won’t be abandoned. Alison Beaton estimates that her practice will likely see a 50/50 split of in-patient versus Telehealth appointments for the rest of year. Continue reading
20 fire departments battling large forest fire in Nova Scotia’s Chester Basin
The fire is believed to have started at approximately 4:30 p.m. AT this afternoon. Continue reading
Nova Scotia not taking phased approached to reopening economy, premier says
At the legislature Thursday, Premier Stephen McNeil said the province “very clearly” stated they will not be opening the economy with a phased approach. Continue reading
Truro, N.S., police say mannequin experiment provided ‘useful information’
While the search was unsuccessful, searchers weren’t ready to give up, and came up with an idea to answer some of their linger questions — putting a mannequin into the river and seeing what happened. Continue reading
Reopening Nova Scotia’s economy will come in phases, province says
Nova Scotia says it is working on plans to reopen the province’s economy, though officials have emphasized on numerous occasions that it will be a slow process. Continue reading