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**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Two New Cases of COVID-19—————————————————————-Two new cases of COVID-19 are being reported in Nova Scotia today, March 20.The cases are in Central Zone. One of the cases is a close contact of a previously reported case. The other case is under investigation.“Today is the first day of spring, case numbers continue […]
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**** HRM Media Release Municipality Lifts Enforcement of Overnight Winter Parking Ban The Halifax Regional Municipality has lifted enforcement of the overnight winter parking ban until further notice. Snow Clearing UpdateThe majority of main streets are clear and passable, with detail work ongoing on streets, sidewalks and bike lanes. Operations are active in all […]
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**** NSHA Media Release Potential exposure to COVID-19 at a location in Central Zone Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposure to COVID-19 in the Central Zone. Regardless of whether you have COVID-19 symptoms, those present at the following location on the named dates and times are required to self-isolate while waiting for […]
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**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release COVID-19 Vaccine Groups Expanded; More Pharmacies Offer Vaccine Anyone 80 and older and born between Sept. 1 and Dec. 31, can start to book their COVID-19 vaccine as of 7 a.m. on Monday, March 22.In addition to the community clinic appointments being made available next week, 2,600 appointments will also open […]
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**** HRM Media Release Emera Oval closing for 2020-21 winter season Residents have a few more days to take advantage of ice skating at the Emera Oval, which is set to close for the winter season on the evening of Sunday, March 21. If ice conditions deteriorate, the Emera Oval may close by end of […]
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**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release New Brunswick Border Opening, Remaining Restrictions Lifted—————————————————————-Premier Iain Rankin and Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer of health, announced today, March 19, that the New Brunswick border is opening and remaining restrictions in parts of Halifax Regional Municipality and surrounding communities will be lifted. Both changes are effective at […]
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When HRFE responded to investigate a concern of an elderly person, firefighters ended up helping by shoveling the step and the walkway for them. “That’s how I would want my parents treated” (photo contributed)
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**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release COVID-19 Vaccine Groups Expanded; More Pharmacies Offer Vaccine Anyone 80 and older and born between Sept. 1 and Dec. 31, can start to book their COVID-19 vaccine as of 7 a.m. on Monday, March 22.In addition to the community clinic appointments being made available next week, 2,600 appointments will also open […]
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**** ADVANCED EDUCATION Release Investment in Nova Scotia’s Digital Economy The Province of Nova Scotia announced today, March 19, a $16.8 million investment that will allow four Nova Scotia universities to expand and enhance their computer science programs.Digital skills drive the start-up economy and COVID-19 has accelerated digital adaptation and increased its importance. The digital […]
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**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Three New Cases of COVID-19, State of Emergency Renewed————————————————————–Three new cases of COVID-19 are being reported in Nova Scotia today, March 19.The cases are in Central Zone and are all close contacts of previously reported cases.As of today, Nova Scotia has 17 active cases of COVID-19.Nova Scotia Health Authority’s labs completed […]
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