Global News at 6 Halifax

• ‘Getting back what we lost’: Policy allowing traditional Indigenous names on passports welcomed

  On Monday, Ottawa announced a formal process allowing traditional Indigenous names to be used on passports and other travel documents.

  Canada

  Jun 15
• N.S. rotational workers cautiously optimistic about COVID-19 ‘proof of vaccine’ program

  Premier Iain Rankin has said he hopes to develop a vaccine certification program that would allow travellers to shorten, or skip, two weeks of COVID quarantine in Nova Scotia.

  Health

  Jun 3
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• N.S. to lower flags in honour of 215 children found in Kamloops mass grave

  Several towns and municipalities in Nova Scotia will lower their flags to half-mast in honour of the 215 First Nations children found in a mass grave in Kamloops, B.C.

  Canada

  May 30
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• Nova Scotians navigating twists and turns of phased reopening plan

  The provincial government announced its phased reopening plan on Friday, which included good news for some -- and unexpected twists for others.

  Health

  May 29
• With much at stake, environmental groups urge public to weigh in on new climate consultation

  The province is embarking on a 60-day consultation process to help create new sustainable development regulations and a clean growth plan.

  Environment

  May 28
• Seized traps returned to Sipekne’katik, which plans to launch ceremonial fishery next week

  Sipekne'katik First Nation plans to launch a Food, Social and Ceremonial Lobster Fishery on June 1, with a moderate livelihood fishery planned later this summer.

  Canada

  May 27
• Scoping documents for ‘Nova Scotia Shootings Review’ drafted less than 2 weeks after attack

  Internal government documents show that work on a review into the Nova Scotia mass shooting began in early May, less than two weeks after the attacks.

  Crime

  May 26
• After days of complaints, Nova Scotia attempts to simplify COVID-19 travel application process

  The Nova Scotia government is altering its new travel application process after receiving a flood of complaints from permanent residents.

  Health

  May 20
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• ‘Just not welcome here’: Lower Sackville residents pour cold water on Splashifax plans

  Earlier this month, it was announced that local entrepreneurs would be bringing Splashifax, an inflatable water park featuring a giant, 50-foot unicorn, to the HRM this summer. 

  Environment

  May 18
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• COVID-19: Nova Scotia rotational workers report difficulties with travel application process

  The new travel application process has only been active for a few days, but some rotational workers say they've already run into challenges with the system.

  Health

  May 17