Coronavirus Halifax

• All the recent potential COVID-19 exposure sites in Nova Scotia

  This detailed list of local COVID-19 exposure warnings will be updated as health officials provide more locations and exposure dates no longer become relevant.

  Health

  Nov 28, 2020
  
• The New Reality: Performers take art online to keep festivals alive during COVID-19

  Both the Halifax Busker Festival and the Halifax Jazz Festival have gone completely online due to COVID-19 this year, forcing performers to adapt and innovate.

  Entertainment

  Jul 17, 2020
  
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• MS Society of Canada launches virtual carnation-pinning campaign for World MS Day

  On Saturday, the MS Society is asking Canadians to recognize World MS Day with their first-ever virtual carnation pinning on social media platforms.

  Canada

  May 29, 2020
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• Halifax to widen some sidewalks as part of new mobility response plan

  Parts of Spring Garden Road and Quinpool Road will be the first to receive expanded sidewalks.

  Health

  May 25, 2020
• Education ‘a human right’ for vulnerable youth during coronavirus pandemic, says non-profit

  For students who don’t have computers or tablets at home, staying in touch with fellow classmates and teachers is a challenge, and keeping up with schoolwork is next to impossible.

  Canada

  May 18, 2020
• Schools in Newfoundland and Labrador closed till September; PEI ramps up reopening

  There have been just 27 cases on P.E.I., and all have recovered.

  Health

  May 15, 2020
• Halifax council directs staff to come back with supplementary report on budget cuts

  It’s back to the drawing board after Halifax Regional Council voted for staff to take a second look at the proposed $85 million in budget cuts.

  News

  May 13, 2020
• Disney dreams grounded for 140 Atlantic Canadian children due to COVID-19

  Dreams Take Flight’s mission is to provide them with a chance to escape from their day-to-day reality and improve their self-esteem.

  Canada

  May 10, 2020
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• Feed Nova Scotia bracing for long-term impact of COVID-19: ‘Food is basic human need’

  'We’re looking at food insecurity with a different lens now,' says Karen Theriault of Feed Nova Scotia, as COVID-19 forces more people to seek help from the food bank.

  Canada

  May 3, 2020
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• As Halifax works to reopen more than 900 parks, sports courts will remain closed

  There was no reason given for why sports courts in the HRM could not reopen this weekend as recommended by the province.

  May 1, 2020