N.S. woman describes struggles of a beloved father on a ventilator with COVID-19
N.S. small businesses say rent deferral program places full burden on them
Nova Scotia schools to be closed until May 1
N.S. non-essential business fined $7,500 for remaining open despite ‘repeated warnings’
Halifax man charged with assault after heated argument turned violent: police
1 death, 13 new coronavirus cases identified in Newfoundland & Labrador
2 Navy ship crews to be isolated for 14 days to reduce risk of coronavirus spread
“This option gives us the best chance of avoiding a community spread within one of the ships.” Continue reading
Ontario woman climbs Mount Everest, now stranded in Nepal due to coronavirus pandemic
By Caryn Lieberman Digital Broadcast Journalist
There is a Facebook group indicating at least 144 Canadians are currently stuck in Nepal. Continue reading
New York seeks 1 million health care workers to help fight coronavirus
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo begged for health care reinforcements, saying up to 1 million more workers were needed to fight the coronavirus, while the World Health Organization warned Tuesday that the pandemic was far from over in Asia. Continue reading
N.S. non-profit organization promoting local businesses that help health-care workers
‘Nova Scotia’s health care heroes are showing extraordinary care and commitment under unprecedented circumstances’ Continue reading
Halifax group starts letter-writing initiative for seniors facing loneliness amid COVID-19 pandemic
Alexis Blake, 20, and two of her friends launched Letters Against Loneliness, an initiative aimed at connecting seniors with the general public amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Feds to offer more details of emergency COVID-19 wage subsidy
Canadians will get more details today of the massive emergency coronavirus wage subsidy program launched by the federal government — including the price tag. Continue reading
P.E.I. announces 7 new coronavirus cases Monday
There are now 18 confirmed cases of COVID-19 on P.E.I. as of Monday. Continue reading
N.S. police watchdog investigating death of man jolted with stun gun
The independent agency says officers entered the dwelling to ensure the man’s safety, but the man became “unco-operative.” Continue reading
‘I guess we got to do it’: How COVID-19 projections dashed Trump’s Easter U.S. re-opening
The projections were grim: Even if the U.S. were to continue to do what it was doing, the coronavirus could leave 100,000 to 200,000 people dead and millions infected. And the totals would be far worse if the nation reopened. Continue reading
P.E.I. health officials to provide COVID-19 update
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, will be joined by Health P.E.I.’s Chief of Nursing, Allied Health and Patient Experience, Marion Dowling, for a 1:30 p.m. address. Continue reading
Owners of Cape Breton’s Donkin coal mine permanently close underground operation
In a statement released today, Kameron Collieries ULC says it’s ceasing production operations due to “adverse geologic conditions in the mine.” Continue reading
Country singer Dolly Parton to read bedtime stories to children online during COVID-19 crisis
With many parents scrambling to provide their children with a routine and sense of security as the world grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic, the woman known as the Queen of Country plans to step in to help fill some of those gaps. Continue reading
Newfoundland and Labrador reports Atlantic region’s first COVID-19 death
The province’s Health Department said Monday it would release more details at an afternoon news conference. No other Atlantic province has so far announced a death linked to the virus. Continue reading
Truro man ticketed for failing to self-isolate after entering NS
The Truro Police Service say they issued a ticket to a 65 year old man after receiving several complaints that he was “blatantly disregarding self-isolation rules.” Continue reading
Coronavirus: Australia reports sustained slowdown in COVID-19 infection rate
Health Minister Greg Hunt reported there were about 4,400 coronavirus cases nationally, with the rate of growth in new infections slowing from 25-30 per cent a week ago to an average of 9 per cent over the past three days. Continue reading
Comparing coronavirus responses: What did Canada and the U.S. do differently?
New York has more than nine times as many diagnoses as Canada, which has 7,405 confirmed cases, including 74 deaths. Continue reading
‘I guess we got to do it’: How COVID-19 projections dashed Trump’s Easter U.S. re-opening
The projections were grim: Even if the U.S. were to continue to do what it was doing, the coronavirus could leave 100,000 to 200,000 people dead and millions infected. And the totals would be far worse if the nation reopened. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Ontario government orders shutdown of all outdoor recreation amenities
“We all need to work together and do our part to stop COVID-19 by staying home, practising physical distancing, and avoiding social gatherings.” Continue reading
Coronavirus: Trudeau says he’s ‘proud’ of Canada’s COVID-19 response as U.S. cases soar
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he was proud of Canada’s response to the virus amid early signs that the country’s caseload was on a different trajectory than the United States, which topped 156,000 cases by midday. Continue reading
B.C. confirms 86 new coronavirus cases and 2 new deaths, number in hospital tops 100
By Simon Little Online Journalist
British Columbia has confirmed 86 new cases of the novel coronavirus since Saturday, bringing the provincial total to 970. Continue reading
Halifax man charged with assault after heated argument turned violent: police
When officers arrived, they learned someone had sprayed bear spray, and a 21 year old man had a small cut on his hand. Continue reading
2 Navy ship crews to be isolated for 14 days to reduce risk of coronavirus spread
“This option gives us the best chance of avoiding a community spread within one of the ships.” Continue reading
N.S. small businesses say rent deferral program places full burden on them
“The rent deferral program…is going to put most businesses out of business.” Continue reading
N.S. woman describes struggles of a beloved father on a ventilator with COVID-19
Kelly Marshall says she wants to encourage others to follow the directives of public health officials aimed at curbing the pandemic’s spread. Continue reading
Ontario woman climbs Mount Everest, now stranded in Nepal due to coronavirus pandemic
By Caryn Lieberman Digital Broadcast Journalist
There is a Facebook group indicating at least 144 Canadians are currently stuck in Nepal. Continue reading
Nova Scotia schools to be closed until May 1
By Jeremy Keefe Digital Broadcast Journalist
The province of Nova Scotia has extended the closure of educational institutions to May 1 due to continuing COVID-19 concerns. Continue reading
1 death, 13 new coronavirus cases identified in Newfoundland & Labrador
By Jeremy Keefe Digital Broadcast Journalist
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. Continue reading
N.S. non-essential business fined $7,500 for remaining open despite ‘repeated warnings’
Nova Scotia RCMP say the the owner was warned to close the business on March 28 but remained open. Continue reading
N.S. non-profit organization promoting local businesses that help health-care workers
‘Nova Scotia’s health care heroes are showing extraordinary care and commitment under unprecedented circumstances’ Continue reading
Halifax group starts letter-writing initiative for seniors facing loneliness amid COVID-19 pandemic
Alexis Blake, 20, and two of her friends launched Letters Against Loneliness, an initiative aimed at connecting seniors with the general public amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading
P.E.I. announces 7 new coronavirus cases Monday
There are now 18 confirmed cases of COVID-19 on P.E.I. as of Monday. Continue reading
N.S. police watchdog investigating death of man jolted with stun gun
The independent agency says officers entered the dwelling to ensure the man’s safety, but the man became “unco-operative.” Continue reading
Coronavirus: First case of community spread identified in Nova Scotia
There are now 127 COVID-19 cases in Nova Scotia. Ten have since recovered and four are now in hospital. Continue reading
P.E.I. health officials to provide COVID-19 update
Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, will be joined by Health P.E.I.’s Chief of Nursing, Allied Health and Patient Experience, Marion Dowling, for a 1:30 p.m. address. Continue reading
Owners of Cape Breton’s Donkin coal mine permanently close underground operation
In a statement released today, Kameron Collieries ULC says it’s ceasing production operations due to “adverse geologic conditions in the mine.” Continue reading
Newfoundland and Labrador reports Atlantic region’s first COVID-19 death
The province’s Health Department said Monday it would release more details at an afternoon news conference. No other Atlantic province has so far announced a death linked to the virus. Continue reading
Truro man ticketed for failing to self-isolate after entering NS
The Truro Police Service say they issued a ticket to a 65 year old man after receiving several complaints that he was “blatantly disregarding self-isolation rules.” Continue reading
Coronavirus: Truckers work around the clock to keep supply lines open amid COVID-19 pandemic
By Morganne Campbell Digital Video Journalist
With limited access to places to eat, shower and re-supply, many have put their lives on hold to ensure Canada’s supply chain remains open. Continue reading
Halifax police investigate hit and run vehicle collision in Dartmouth
“Witnesses reported a black Ford Mustang with a male driver and female passenger struck the pole.” Continue reading
Halifax police seize vehicle, issue ticket to woman violating COVID-19 emergency order
HRP reminds residents to educate themselves on the restrictions under the emergency measures act during the ‘unprecedented COVID-19 crisis we are facing.’ Continue reading
COVID-19 patient travelling to P.E.I. transitioned through Moncton airport
Both New Brunswick and P.E.I. have mandatory self-isolation orders in place for international travellers, but the airport is issuing a warning out of an abundance of caution. Continue reading
Newfoundland and Labrador stresses physical distancing guidelines with 15 new COVID-19 cases
Dr. Janice Fitzgerald said seven people are now in hospital, two of which are in intensive care. Continue reading
RCMP arrest man after fleeing scene of fatal crash in East Hants
A 57-year-old man from South Rawdon, N.S., was pronounced dead at the scene. Continue reading
12 new cases of COVID-19 identified in N.S., nursing home case confirmed
As of Sunday, the total number of cases in Nova Scotia is 122. Continue reading
1 dead and more than 50 displaced after fires in Cape Breton
The Cape Breton EMO and the Nova Scotia EMO are coordinating with the Canadian Red Cross to assist those who have been displaced by the fires. Continue reading
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