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**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Nova Scotia Reports Two More Deaths, Twenty-Six New Cases of COVID-19 ————————————————————— Premier Stephen McNeil and Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer of health will provide an update today, April 19, at 3 p.m. Media can participate via teleconference. To get the teleconference details, please register by contacting Blaise […]
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**** NSHA Media Release NSHA advising of potential COVID-19 exposure at supermaket in Spryfield NSHA Public Health is advising of potential exposure to COVID-19 at Sobeys, 279 Herring Cove Road, Spryfield on April 14, 15, 16 from 6 am to 12 pm. Public Health is directly contacting anyone known to be a close contact of […]
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**** Info via Health Canada Expedited access to household cleaning products, hand soaps and body soaps to help fight COVID-19 In light of the unprecedented demand and urgent need for products that can help fight COVID-19—including household cleaning products, hand soaps and body soaps—as an interim policy, Health Canada is facilitating access to products that […]
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**** Health/ Wellness Media Release Nova Scotia Reports Three More Deaths, Forty-three New Cases of COVID-19 —————————————————————- The Premier and Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer of health will provide an update Sunday, April 19, at 3 p.m. This update will be livestreamed on http://novascotia.ca/stayinformed/webcast . —————————————————————- Today, April 18, Nova Scotia is reporting three […]
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**** Info via Canada.ca New measures introduced for non-medical masks or face coverings in the Canadian transportation system COVID-19 is a global public health challenge that has changed the daily lives of people around the world, and ensuring the safety and security of Canadians remains the Government of Canada’s top priority. The Minister of Transport, […]
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**** RCMP Media Release Halifax District RCMP are investigating a report of damage to two gravestones at a grave yard located at in the 7000 block of Hwy. 207 in West Chezzetcook. The damage is believed to have occurred between April 15 at 7:30 p.m. and April 16 at 11:30 a.m. Anyone with information is […]
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**** RCMP Media Release Stunting driver charged: 58 km/h over the posted speed limit On April 16 at 3:30 p.m., a member of the RCMP’s South East Traffic Services in Halifax observed a blue Volkswagen Passat travelling at a high rate of speed. The vehicle was northbound on Hwy. 102 in Fall River. The police […]
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**** RCMP Media Release RCMP arrest two men following robbery Halifax District RCMP have arrested two men following at robbery in Eastern Passage on April 8. At approximately 3:30 p.m., Halifax District RCMP responded to a robbery in a parking lot of a business on Cow Bay Rd. The victim was meeting a potential buyer […]
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**** ENERGY Media Release Additional Measures to Help Vulnerable Nova Scotians ————————————————————— Nova Scotia’s most vulnerable families, seniors and youth will receive additional support for food, shelter, basic necessities and staying connected during the province’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Nova Scotia Power, EfficiencyOne and the province are redirecting $3 million from the HomeWarming program […]
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**** Info via Health Canada Shortage of salbutamol inhalers in Canada Issue: Increased demand for salbutamol inhalers due to the COVID-19 pandemic has led to reported shortages and limited supply of this product in Canada. Health Canada is taking steps to mitigate the impact of the shortages and is providing advice to Canadians on how to […]
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