Wait times may discourage Nova Scotians to get tested for COVID-19
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Wait times may discourage Nova Scotians to get tested for COVID-19
02:05 | September 16, 2020
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Political tensions continue to flare in N.S. over illegal cannabis directive
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Nova Scotia premier stands firm in cannabis crackdown as tensions grow between province and Mi’kmaq communities
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Wait times may discourage Nova Scotians to get tested for COVID-19
02:05 | September 16, 2020
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Dec. 16
10:23 | 11 hours ago
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Dec. 15
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Dec. 12
11:54 | December 12, 2025
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Report shows rent in Halifax increasing faster than anywhere else in Canada
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Dec. 11
10:10 | December 11, 2025
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Political tensions continue to flare in N.S. over illegal cannabis directive
02:09 | December 11, 2025
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Dec. 10
10:23 | December 10, 2025
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Nova Scotia premier stands firm in cannabis crackdown as tensions grow between province and Mi’kmaq communities
02:10 | December 10, 2025
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N.S. advocates calling for better supports as new data shows province has most human trafficking cases
01:59 | December 9, 2025
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Global News Morning Halifax: December 8
05:28 | December 8, 2025
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Millions in funding announced for new ocean projects in Atlantic region
02:03 | December 4, 2025
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Nova Scotia musician pushing for exoneration of ancestor in 1935 murder case
02:03 | December 2, 2025
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Halifax Water makes presentation to council, calling for a sizable rate hike
02:04 | December 2, 2025
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Team Canada curlers selected after trials in Halifax
01:49 | December 1, 2025
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Festival Of Rings showcases curling’s inclusive side at Canadian Curling Trials.
02:08 | November 30, 2025
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Nova Scotia Power’s data breach under intense scrutiny — could class-action lawsuit be filed?
02:02 | November 29, 2025
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Dalhousie University faculty say federal funding will expand dental care access
02:02 | November 28, 2025
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Nova Scotia couple speak out after traumatic early birth
02:20 | November 27, 2025
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Nova Scotia to sell last of U.S. booze pulled from shelves
01:55 | November 27, 2025
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Halifax looking to streamline heritage designation of 22 Dalhousie University buildings
02:03 | November 25, 2025
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New report shows number of homeless people in Halifax is on the rise
01:46 | November 25, 2025
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Excitement sweeps the stands as Canadian Curling Trials continue
01:35 | November 23, 2025
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Influencers on the rise in Halifax
02:06 | November 22, 2025
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Ukraine dominates agenda at Halifax Security Forum
02:00 | November 21, 2025
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Budget discussions continue in Halifax, mayor says burden on homeowners still too high
01:54 | November 21, 2025
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What the new internal trade barrier agreement means for Atlantic Canada
02:02 | November 20, 2025
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Rush to get winter tires on across Halifax
01:46 | November 18, 2025
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Halifax man sentenced for stabbing death of friend
01:49 | November 17, 2025
Wait times may discourage Nova Scotians to get tested for COVID-19
Description
September 16, 2020
The number of daily tests for COVID-19 in Nova Scotia has spiked with the return to school, but the process can be a slow one. As Alicia Draus reports, there are concerns lengthy delays could discourage Nova Scotians from getting tested.
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Wait times may discourage Nova Scotians to get tested for COVID-1902:05 | September 16, 2020 -
Global News at 6 Halifax: Dec. 1610:23 | 11 hours ago -
Global News at 6 Halifax: Dec. 1511:07 | December 15, 2025 -
Global News at 6 Maritimes: Dec. 1411:57 | December 14, 2025 -
Global News at 6 Maritimes: Dec. 1311:22 | December 13, 2025 -
Halifax non-profit hosts Christmas pet food giveaway02:11 | December 13, 2025 -
Global News at 6 Halifax: Dec. 1211:54 | December 12, 2025 -
Report shows rent in Halifax increasing faster than anywhere else in Canada01:51 | December 12, 2025 -
Global News at 6 Halifax: Dec. 1110:10 | December 11, 2025 -
Political tensions continue to flare in N.S. over illegal cannabis directive02:09 | December 11, 2025 -
Global News at 6 Halifax: Dec. 1010:23 | December 10, 2025 -
Nova Scotia premier stands firm in cannabis crackdown as tensions grow between province and Mi’kmaq communities02:10 | December 10, 2025 -
N.S. advocates calling for better supports as new data shows province has most human trafficking cases01:59 | December 9, 2025 -
Global News Morning Halifax: December 805:28 | December 8, 2025 -
Millions in funding announced for new ocean projects in Atlantic region02:03 | December 4, 2025 -
Nova Scotia musician pushing for exoneration of ancestor in 1935 murder case02:03 | December 2, 2025 -
Halifax Water makes presentation to council, calling for a sizable rate hike02:04 | December 2, 2025 -
Team Canada curlers selected after trials in Halifax01:49 | December 1, 2025 -
Festival Of Rings showcases curling’s inclusive side at Canadian Curling Trials.02:08 | November 30, 2025 -
Nova Scotia Power’s data breach under intense scrutiny — could class-action lawsuit be filed?02:02 | November 29, 2025 -
Dalhousie University faculty say federal funding will expand dental care access02:02 | November 28, 2025 -
Nova Scotia couple speak out after traumatic early birth02:20 | November 27, 2025 -
Nova Scotia to sell last of U.S. booze pulled from shelves01:55 | November 27, 2025 -
Halifax looking to streamline heritage designation of 22 Dalhousie University buildings02:03 | November 25, 2025 -
New report shows number of homeless people in Halifax is on the rise01:46 | November 25, 2025 -
Excitement sweeps the stands as Canadian Curling Trials continue01:35 | November 23, 2025 -
Influencers on the rise in Halifax02:06 | November 22, 2025 -
Ukraine dominates agenda at Halifax Security Forum02:00 | November 21, 2025 -
Budget discussions continue in Halifax, mayor says burden on homeowners still too high01:54 | November 21, 2025 -
What the new internal trade barrier agreement means for Atlantic Canada02:02 | November 20, 2025 -
Rush to get winter tires on across Halifax01:46 | November 18, 2025 -
Halifax man sentenced for stabbing death of friend01:49 | November 17, 2025
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Wait times may discourage Nova Scotians to get tested for COVID-1902:05 | September 16, 2020
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Dec. 1610:23 | 11 hours ago
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Dec. 1511:07 | December 15, 2025
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Global News at 6 Maritimes: Dec. 1411:57 | December 14, 2025
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Global News at 6 Maritimes: Dec. 1311:22 | December 13, 2025
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Halifax non-profit hosts Christmas pet food giveaway02:11 | December 13, 2025
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Dec. 1211:54 | December 12, 2025
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Report shows rent in Halifax increasing faster than anywhere else in Canada01:51 | December 12, 2025
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Dec. 1110:10 | December 11, 2025
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Political tensions continue to flare in N.S. over illegal cannabis directive02:09 | December 11, 2025
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Dec. 1010:23 | December 10, 2025
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Nova Scotia premier stands firm in cannabis crackdown as tensions grow between province and Mi’kmaq communities02:10 | December 10, 2025
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N.S. advocates calling for better supports as new data shows province has most human trafficking cases01:59 | December 9, 2025
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Global News Morning Halifax: December 805:28 | December 8, 2025
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Millions in funding announced for new ocean projects in Atlantic region02:03 | December 4, 2025
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Nova Scotia musician pushing for exoneration of ancestor in 1935 murder case02:03 | December 2, 2025
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Halifax Water makes presentation to council, calling for a sizable rate hike02:04 | December 2, 2025
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Team Canada curlers selected after trials in Halifax01:49 | December 1, 2025
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Festival Of Rings showcases curling’s inclusive side at Canadian Curling Trials.02:08 | November 30, 2025
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Nova Scotia Power’s data breach under intense scrutiny — could class-action lawsuit be filed?02:02 | November 29, 2025
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Dalhousie University faculty say federal funding will expand dental care access02:02 | November 28, 2025
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Nova Scotia couple speak out after traumatic early birth02:20 | November 27, 2025
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Nova Scotia to sell last of U.S. booze pulled from shelves01:55 | November 27, 2025
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Halifax looking to streamline heritage designation of 22 Dalhousie University buildings02:03 | November 25, 2025
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New report shows number of homeless people in Halifax is on the rise01:46 | November 25, 2025
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Excitement sweeps the stands as Canadian Curling Trials continue01:35 | November 23, 2025
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Influencers on the rise in Halifax02:06 | November 22, 2025
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Ukraine dominates agenda at Halifax Security Forum02:00 | November 21, 2025
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Budget discussions continue in Halifax, mayor says burden on homeowners still too high01:54 | November 21, 2025
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What the new internal trade barrier agreement means for Atlantic Canada02:02 | November 20, 2025
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Rush to get winter tires on across Halifax01:46 | November 18, 2025
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Halifax man sentenced for stabbing death of friend01:49 | November 17, 2025
Wait times may discourage Nova Scotians to get tested for COVID-19
Description
September 16, 2020
The number of daily tests for COVID-19 in Nova Scotia has spiked with the return to school, but the process can be a slow one. As Alicia Draus reports, there are concerns lengthy delays could discourage Nova Scotians from getting tested.
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