The decision to test in Wolfville comes after new research detected the presence of COVID-19 in that town's wastewater. 

Fines for the nine violations range from $325.50 to $1,000.

Police say the main resident of the home was issued a ticket for failing to comply with a social distancing order.

Many students across Atlantic Canada will be celebrating the holidays away from loved ones this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Anyone travelling from outside the Atlantic bubble is supposed to self-isolate for 14 days in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in Nova Scotia. 

RCMP said that between Sept. 4 and Sept. 7, they received complaints about four students from outside the Atlantic bubble not self-isolating. 

Health officials say two probable cases have been identified at Dalhousie University in Halifax and Acadia University in Wolfville.

For many students this year, the thrill of arriving on campus will be replaced by long days in a room trying to keep loneliness at bay.

While the majority of Nova Scotia universities are moving their lectures entirely online, Acadia, along with St. Francis Xavier University, will also be offering in-person classes.

'At this point, the waiver that was circulated, I’m quite certain will not be the waiver the students will be expected to sign'