The shuffle comes after the province's labour, health and lands and forestry ministers resigned to take part in Nova Scotia's Liberal Leadership race. 

Randy Delorey launched his campaign Thursday in a Facebook video after resigning as health minister.

Health Minister Randy Delorey says the province will spend $25.5 million to complete the remaining design work, finalize the land acquisition and build the facility.

Nursing homes have 30 days to fill vacant beds, or face financial penalties of more than $100 per empty space.

The Northwood review outlines 17 recommendations to address before the second wave, after 53 residents died following a COVID-19 outbreak in the facility.

New overdose prevention site being funded through charitable donation. OPS advocates continue to call on province to support.

Coronavirus infection control measures remain in place at the Halifax emergency department as non-virus-related visits increase.

With many long-term care homes limiting admissions since the coronavirus pandemic began, the province says there is a shortage of beds in Nova Scotia.

The province has stressed that there are still no confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in Nova Scotia. 

Health Minister Randy Delorey says proposed legislation tabled today would give the province the option to launch its own lawsuit or eventually join a class action spearheaded by British Columbia.