Jeremy Keefe

Digital Broadcast Journalist

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• Opposition parties want return of reporter scrums, committee meetings in Nova Scotia

  Since the COVID-19 pandemic began the Nova Scotia government has limited discussion with the media and opposition. Those on the other side of the floor say enough is enough.

  Politics

  Jul 15, 2020
• Students oppose StFX waiver that proposes releasing school from coronavirus liability

  A waiver sent to St. Francis Xavier University students has been met with concern as the community prepares to return to campus.

  Education

  Jul 13, 2020
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• COVID-19 forces cancellation of Hal-Con 2020

  Halifax's annual convention celebrating comics, movies, anime and more has been cancelled due to the novel coronavirus.

  Entertainment

  Jul 10, 2020
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• Nova Scotia revokes coronavirus exemptions issued to Irving Shipbuilding executives for U.S. travel

  Under the exemption, the trio were allowed to travel to the United States for work.

  Canada

  Jul 8, 2020
• Halifax Transit driver experiences coronavirus symptoms, Sackville Terminal temporarily closed for cleaning

  At 7:45 a.m. Monday, a Halifax Transit driver reported experiencing symptoms similar to COVID-19.

  Health

  Jul 6, 2020
• Several firearms siezed from Middle Sackville man after gun-involved threat

  A 61-year-old Middle Sackville man has been charged with a slew of weapons and threat-related charges.

  Crime

  Jun 22, 2020
• Ingonish Beach RCMP charge 61-year-old man with attempted murder

  The suspect and victim know each other and the incident was not random, RCMP say.

  Crime

  Jun 22, 2020
• Wolfville and Acadia prepare for a unique school year

  Post-secondary universities and university towns look to embrace the new normal after COVID-19 poses never-seen-before challenges.

  Education

  Jun 22, 2020
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• Gagetown ferry service returning following years-long cancellation

  The residents of Gagetown, N.B., have fought to have their ferry service restored since it was eliminated by the provincial government several years back.

  Canada

  Jun 15, 2020
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• The New Reality: Virtual health care likely to remain permanent fixture in Maritimes

  Virtual health care has become common during the pandemic, with patients and physicians voicing their support and Maritime provinces working to support its use in the future.

  Health

  Jun 12, 2020
• Halifax man charged in early morning stabbing: police

  A 34-year-old man has been arrested and charged following a stabbing that left a man with non-life-threatening-injuries.

  Crime

  Jun 8, 2020
• Driver charged with stunting after exceeding speed limit by 78 km/h

  The driver was charged with stunting after travelling at a speed of 178 km per hour, resulting in a $2,422.50 fine.

  Crime

  Jun 8, 2020
• More mask use needed in Nova Scotia long-term care homes amid coronavirus pandemic: advocate

  Despite ordering the lockdown of Nova Scotia long-term care homes, the province hasn't mandated the use of masks and personal protective equipment for nursing home staff.

  Health

  Apr 10, 2020
• Blood collection in Elmsdale, N.S., suspended in favour of COVID-19 testing

  Blood collection has been suspended in Elmsdale, N.S., forcing patients to travel for service as COVID-19 testing takes over.

  Health

  Apr 8, 2020
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• Safe but isolated: COVID-19 shutdown hard on Nova Scotia long-term care residents

  As long-term care homes continue to keep visitors away during the novel coronavirus pandemic, residents find themselves shut off from the outside world.

  Canada

  Apr 7, 2020
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• Google Mobility Reports a slippery slope: cyber security expert

  A cyber security expert says while user data can be used as a tool to create better policies, it's important to ensure people's privacy isn't being taken away in the process.

  Tech

  Apr 3, 2020
• NSTU prepare for distance learning plan: ‘We have no road map for what we’re dealing with’

  The Nova Scotia Teachers Union says collaboration will be the key to successfully providing distance education to students during COVID-19 shutdown.

  Health

  Apr 1, 2020
• Canadian Blood Services seeing uptick in donations amid coronavirus pandemic

  Following a spell of cancellations as COVID-19 shutdowns first went into effect, Canadian Blood Services is now reporting a rise in donations.

  Health

  Mar 31, 2020
• Nova Scotia schools to be closed until May 1

  The province of Nova Scotia has extended the closure of educational institutions to May 1 due to continuing COVID-19 concerns.

  Education

  Mar 30, 2020
• 1 death, 13 new coronavirus cases identified in Newfoundland & Labrador

  Newfoundland and Labrador has recorded the first COVID-19-related death in Atlantic Canada as their total numbers rise to 148 confirmed cases of the virus.

  Health

  Mar 30, 2020
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• Halifax food bank adapting to new procedures, increased demand

  The Parker Street Food & Furniture Bank has stepped up its cleaning procedures and implemented new rules designed to keep staff and clients safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Canada

  Mar 27, 2020
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• Nova Scotia microbiology lab ramps up testing: ‘It’s tiring, it’s busy and it never stops’

  The microbiology lab at Halifax's QEII Health Sciences Centre has recently doubled the number of samples they can test each day.

  Health

  Mar 26, 2020
• Nova Scotia business owner ‘concerned’ over struggle to pay rent during coronavirus outbreak

  "Everybody, even the ones that are big dogs and make a lot of money, are very, very concerned."

  Economy

  Mar 25, 2020
• ‘We stand by each other’: Halifax restaurant providing free meals

  Basha Restaurant in Halifax's south-end has garnered attention in the past for providing free meals for those in need during the holidays. Now with shutdowns affecting many people in the community they're stepping up once again.

  Canada

  Mar 23, 2020
• Coronavirus: Uncertainty over temporary foreign workers worries Atlantic farmers

  Around 1,500 temporary foreign workers come to Nova Scotia every year to assist with planting and harvesting. If they're not allowed in due to border restrictions, farmers in our region say it will hit them hard.

  Canada

  Mar 20, 2020