N.S. top doc says no need to close schools as COVID exposure notices rise
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N.S. top doc says no need to close schools as COVID exposure notices rise
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October 6, 2021
Despite a slew of COVID exposure notices at some local schools, Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer of health says there is no need to shut schools down. Dr. Robert Strang says the risk of COVID transmission in the classroom is low, but as Alicia Draus reports, his words are of little comfort to some parents.
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Nova Scotia unveils five-year plan for future highway upgrades02:06 | December 17, 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 -
Sipekne’katik First Nation bans premier, ministers from lands after cannabis crackdown directive01:55 | December 9, 2025 -
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N.S. top doc says no need to close schools as COVID exposure notices rise02:02 | October 6, 2021
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Global News at 6 Maritimes: Dec. 2108:24 | 12 hours ago
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Global News at 6 Maritimes: Dec. 2108:24 | 12 hours ago
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Dec. 1911:15 | December 19, 2025
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Halifax business donates free meal tokens for community01:35 | December 19, 2025
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Dec. 1811:18 | December 18, 2025
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Parker Street’s annual hamper giveaway helps families in Halifax area02:10 | December 18, 2025
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Nova Scotia Power holds community engagement session amid bill frustrations01:58 | December 18, 2025
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Buzz swirling around whether Halifax could support PWHL team02:03 | December 17, 2025
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Dec. 1710:46 | December 17, 2025
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Nova Scotia unveils five-year plan for future highway upgrades02:06 | December 17, 2025
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Dec. 1610:23 | December 16, 2025
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Turret Arts Space Society asking for transparency from HRM02:05 | December 16, 2025
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NSARB asks Halifax Water to adjust rate hike ask02:04 | December 16, 2025
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Fans catch glimpse of league’s best talent ahead of first-ever PWHL games in Halifax01:57 | December 16, 2025
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Dec. 1511:07 | December 15, 2025
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Family’s toy drive in honour of daughter brings toys to children at IWK hospital01:47 | December 15, 2025
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Atlantic Canada’s Jewish community grieving after Hannukah shooting in Australia02:13 | December 15, 2025
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Nova Scotia teams up with federal government to build hundreds of new homes02:00 | December 15, 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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Halifax council approves amendments to new regional plan02:07 | December 12, 2025
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Dec. 1110:10 | December 11, 2025
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Case where Halifax teen is alleged to be part of online terrorism group back in court02:12 | December 11, 2025
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Halifax Wanderers hire Vannie Sartini as new head coach01:58 | December 11, 2025
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Dec. 1010:23 | December 10, 2025
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Dec. 911:31 | December 9, 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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Sipekne’katik First Nation bans premier, ministers from lands after cannabis crackdown directive01:55 | December 9, 2025
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Dec. 811:33 | December 8, 2025
N.S. top doc says no need to close schools as COVID exposure notices rise
Description
October 6, 2021
Despite a slew of COVID exposure notices at some local schools, Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer of health says there is no need to shut schools down. Dr. Robert Strang says the risk of COVID transmission in the classroom is low, but as Alicia Draus reports, his words are of little comfort to some parents.
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