Nova Scotia taps private sector for pandemic supplies and services
Halifax food bank adapting to new procedures, increased demand
Nova Scotia announces rent-deferral program for small businesses, iPads for seniors
‘A lot of uncertainty’ about protective equipment during COVID-19 pandemic, doctors say
Bedford Superstore employee tests positive for coronavirus
NSHA warns of potential COVID-19 exposure at hockey tournament, eye care centre
N.B. teachers produce lip-sync music videos to cheer up students amid COVID-19 school closures
By Shelley Steeves Senior Correspondent
New Brunswick teachers have produced lip-synced music videos to cheer up their students amid COVID-19 school closures Continue reading
Alleged assault in Beaver Bank results in weapons charges
A 54-year-old man was released without charges. Christoper Rae Hanlon, 25, from Beaver Bank was arrested and remanded into custody. He is scheduled to appear in Dartmouth Provincial Court at a later date. Continue reading
Joseph Lowery, U.S. civil rights leader and MLK aide, dies at 98
A charismatic and fiery preacher, Lowery led the SCLC for two decades and was considered the dean of civil rights veterans. Continue reading
P.E.I. announces 2 new cases of COVID-19, further supports for residents
Officials have confirmed two additional cases of COVID-19 in P.E.I., bringing the total number of cases in the province to 11. Continue reading
Halifax police release photo of suspect linked to pair of Clyde Street arsons
Halifax Regional Police have released photos of a man they believe is linked to a pair of arsons in the municipality’s downtown core earlier this month. Police say that at 1:55 a.m. on March 12, officers, along with Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency, responded to a suspicious fire at 5455 Clyde St. READ MORE: Halifax… Continue reading
With coronavirus spreading, South Asia battles misinformation on potential cures
As India and other South Asian nations work to stop the spread of the virus, they face another battle: reams of misinformation. Continue reading
New Brunswick investigating first possible case of COVID-19 community transmission
Dr. Jennifer Russell, the province’s chief medical officer of health, announced 12 new cases of COVID-19 in New Brunswick, bringing the total number of cases to 45. Continue reading
First patient hospitalized in Newfoundland due to COVID-19
Dr. Janice Fitzgerald announced 20 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, bringing the total number of cases in Newfoundland and Labrador to 102. Continue reading
Test that can detect coronavirus in minutes gets U.S. approval
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted the approval under its Emergency Use Authorization. Continue reading
Coronavirus: P.E.I.’s top doctor recommends schools stay closed until at least May 11
As of Thursday, P.E.I. had 9 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Continue reading
Yarmouth County man arrested on 9 counts of arson
The Yarmouth County man was arrested on March 25 and was released on conditions. Continue reading
Trump tells Pence to not call states critical of federal COVID-19 response
“If they don’t treat you right, I don’t call,” Trump said. Continue reading
‘Not the time to joke around’: Halifax police issue warning on lying about COVID-19
In recent weeks some officers have been reporting that people are falsely claiming to have been exposed to the virus. Continue reading
Theatrical actors and directors isolated by COVID-19 produce novel online plays
The brief videos in the Isolate Nights series, produced over five days earlier this month, were released Saturday on the Villains Theatre website. Continue reading
Raptors’ Serge Ibaka thanks Toronto Public Health for coronavirus response efforts
“Thank you for everything. Keep up your good work,” Serge Ibaka said in a five-minute video shared by the Toronto Raptors Friday evening. Continue reading
‘No Canadian’: Twitter mocks Trump’s plan to move troops to U.S.-Canada border
Twitter users don’t think a militarized border is necessary, with many saying #NoCanadians are interested in crossing. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Controversial malaria drug hydroxychloroquine tested at B.C. seniors’ home
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Hydroxychloroquine is being trialed as a therapy for COVID-19 at North Vancouver’s Lynn Valley Care Centre. Continue reading
Test that can detect coronavirus in minutes gets U.S. approval
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted the approval under its Emergency Use Authorization. Continue reading
Trump tells Pence to not call states critical of federal COVID-19 response
“If they don’t treat you right, I don’t call,” Trump said. Continue reading
Coronavirus: B.C. confirms 2 new deaths, 67 new cases
By Simon Little Online Journalist
There are now 792 lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in B.C., and 16 deaths. Continue reading
Nova Scotia lobster industry gets creative during COVID-19 pandemic
According to the Nova Scotia government lobster exports totaled $1.2 billion in 2019. Continue reading
Nova Scotia taps private sector for pandemic supplies and services
The Nova Scotia government wants to hear from private businesses with supplies or solutions that could help it cope with the global pandemic. Continue reading
‘A lot of uncertainty’ about protective equipment during COVID-19 pandemic, doctors say
By Callum Smith Video Journalist
The president of the New Brunswick Medical Society says doctors are raising concerns about the availability of personal protective equipment such as masks and gowns. Continue reading
Halifax food bank adapting to new procedures, increased demand
By Jeremy Keefe Digital Broadcast Journalist
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. Continue reading
N.B. teachers produce lip-sync music videos to cheer up students amid COVID-19 school closures
By Shelley Steeves Senior Correspondent
New Brunswick teachers have produced lip-synced music videos to cheer up their students amid COVID-19 school closures Continue reading
Alleged assault in Beaver Bank results in weapons charges
A 54-year-old man was released without charges. Christoper Rae Hanlon, 25, from Beaver Bank was arrested and remanded into custody. He is scheduled to appear in Dartmouth Provincial Court at a later date. Continue reading
P.E.I. announces 2 new cases of COVID-19, further supports for residents
Officials have confirmed two additional cases of COVID-19 in P.E.I., bringing the total number of cases in the province to 11. Continue reading
Bedford Superstore employee tests positive for coronavirus
In a statement to Global News, Loblaw Atlantic said the store has been closed for a thorough cleaning and is expected to reopen Saturday. Continue reading
NSHA warns of potential COVID-19 exposure at hockey tournament, eye care centre
People who were present at those locations on the specified dates are asked to monitor for COVID-19 symptoms. Continue reading
Halifax police release photo of suspect linked to pair of Clyde Street arsons
Halifax Regional Police have released photos of a man they believe is linked to a pair of arsons in the municipality’s downtown core earlier this month. Police say that at 1:55 a.m. on March 12, officers, along with Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency, responded to a suspicious fire at 5455 Clyde St. READ MORE: Halifax… Continue reading
Nova Scotia announces rent-deferral program for small businesses, iPads for seniors
In a news release Friday, the province said “most” of the new cases are connected to travel or a known case of COVID-19. Continue reading
New Brunswick investigating first possible case of COVID-19 community transmission
Dr. Jennifer Russell, the province’s chief medical officer of health, announced 12 new cases of COVID-19 in New Brunswick, bringing the total number of cases to 45. Continue reading
First patient hospitalized in Newfoundland due to COVID-19
Dr. Janice Fitzgerald announced 20 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, bringing the total number of cases in Newfoundland and Labrador to 102. Continue reading
Coronavirus: P.E.I.’s top doctor recommends schools stay closed until at least May 11
As of Thursday, P.E.I. had 9 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Continue reading
Yarmouth County man arrested on 9 counts of arson
The Yarmouth County man was arrested on March 25 and was released on conditions. Continue reading
‘Not the time to joke around’: Halifax police issue warning on lying about COVID-19
In recent weeks some officers have been reporting that people are falsely claiming to have been exposed to the virus. Continue reading
Theatrical actors and directors isolated by COVID-19 produce novel online plays
The brief videos in the Isolate Nights series, produced over five days earlier this month, were released Saturday on the Villains Theatre website. Continue reading
Halifax Public Libraries extend closures, plan to reopen April 30
Last week, Halifax Public Libraries announced it would be closing all its branches for three weeks, to help limit the spread of COVID-19. Continue reading
Price at NS pumps plummet again to 64.1 cents
The new minimum price for self serve regular is 64.1 cents, 7.5 cents cheaper than this time last week. Continue reading
Halifax bus service fully operational despite earlier warning of staffing issue
Halifax Transit said “an incredible effort” from the maintenance shop, its operators, and the operations team is allowing them to operate at full service. Continue reading
New Brunswick government, Moncton airport warn of possible COVID-19 exposure on flight
The individual who tested positive had travelled on Air Transat flight TS2653 from Punta Cana, the Dominican Republic on March 18. Continue reading
Halifax to hold virtual council meetings starting in April
Council will hold virtual meetings on April 2, April 14 and April 28. Continue reading
Nova Scotia microbiology lab ramps up testing: ‘It’s tiring, it’s busy and it never stops’
By Jeremy Keefe Digital Broadcast Journalist
The microbiology lab at Halifax’s QEII Health Sciences Centre has recently doubled the number of samples they can test each day. Continue reading
Nova Scotia’s construction industry grapples with invisible threat of COVID-19
Invisible to the eye, the novel coronavirus is an unprecedented threat to Nova Scotia’s construction industry. Continue reading
Volunteers from Eel River Bar First Nation in NB deliver supplies to elders amid COVID-19 outbreak
By Shelley Steeves Senior Correspondent
“With our little project, it is giving people hope that there is still good in humanity.” Continue reading
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