Two New Cases of COVID-19

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Two New Cases of COVID-19—————————————————————-Two new cases of COVID-19 are being reported in Nova Scotia today, March 22.​The cases are in Central Zone and are all close contacts of previously reported cases.​“We should be proud that the number of new cases remains in the single digits, but we cannot become complacent,” […]

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Transport Canada’s Drone Strategy to 2025

**** Info via Transport Canada Transport Canada’s Drone Strategy to 2025 Drones are a new generation of aircraft in a growing part of the aviation industry. As drones become more commonplace, it has become clear they are a game-changing technology not only within the transportation network but for society at large. Drones are modernizing the […]

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National Impaired Driving Prevention Week

**** Info via Canada.ca National Impaired Driving Prevention Week March 21 – 27, 2021 “The consequences of impaired driving are 100% preventable. We can all do our part to stop costly and tragic outcomes with a few simple steps.” – RCMP National Impaired Driving Prevention Week is designated as the third week of March each […]

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Public Health received reports from a community partner in Windsor and West Hants that a substance sold as ICE tested positive for the presence of opioids

**** NSHA Media Release #DrugAlert Public Health received reports from a community partner in Windsor and West Hants that a substance sold as ICE tested positive for the presence of opioids. With the possibility of substance contamination, it’s important to reduce the risk of overdose: — Don’t use alone, if possible. Keep a distance of […]

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Potential exposure to COVID-19 at eight locations in Central Zone

**** NSHA Media Release Potential exposure to COVID-19 at eight locations in Central Zone Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposure to COVID-19 at eight locations in the Central Zone. In addition to media releases, all potential exposure notifications are listed here: http://www.nshealth.ca/covid-exposures. Anyone who worked at or visited the following locations on […]

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Plans for Air Show Atlantic 2021 continue: Drive-In Concept

**** Airshow Atlantic Release Plans for Air Show Atlantic 2021 continue… We are adapting the design of the show to keep everyone safe. We will do everything we can to present the best air show possible in these extraordinary times. Our re-invention of the Show to be COVID-19 safe will continue to adapt to the fast-changing environment […]

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Six New Cases of COVID-19

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Six New Cases of COVID-19—————————————————————-Six new cases of COVID-19 are being reported in Nova Scotia today, March 21.​Four of the cases are in Central Zone. Three of the cases are close contacts of previously reported cases and the other case is related to travel outside of Atlantic Canada. The person is […]

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Potential exposure to COVID-19 at five locations in Central Zone

**** NSHA Media Release Potential exposure to COVID-19 at five locations in Central Zone Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposure to COVID-19 at five locations in the Central Zone. I n addition to media releases, all potential exposure notifications are listed here: http://www.nshealth.ca/covid-exposures. Anyone who worked at or visited the following locations […]

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Pedestrian dies after vehicle/pedestrian collision last week

**** HRP Media Release Pedestrian dies after vehicle/pedestrian collision last week The pedestrian injured in a collision that occurred last week​ at Young Street and Kempt Road in Halifax has died from injuries sustained.  On March 16, at 7:58​ a.m., Halifax Regional Police responded to a vehicle & pedestrian collision at Young Street and Kempt […]

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