Police issue tickets for failing to follow the Health Protection Act

**** HRP Media Release Police issue tickets for failing to follow the Health Protection Act ​ Halifax Regional Police issued four summary offence tickets for failing to comply with the regulations set out in the Health Protection Act.​ ​ On Friday, April​ 24th​ at approximately 01:00​ a.m. police responded to a report of a large​ […]

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Potential exposure to COVID-19 at various locations across the province in all four zones

**** NSHA Media Release *CORRECTION* Potential exposure to COVID-19 at various locations across the province in all four zones and Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre public exposure changed to low risk Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of the following corrections to yesterday’s release on potential exposure to COVID-19 at various locations across the province in all […]

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One New Case of COVID-19 Connected to School

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release One New Case of COVID-19 Connected to School ——————————————————————————————————————— Nova Scotia is reporting one additional case of COVID-19, identified today, April 23, connected to Oyster Pond Academy in Oyster Pond, Central Zone. The person was not in school today. The school will remain closed to students until Thursday, April 29. A […]

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Temporary reduction of surgeries at QEII, Dartmouth General hospitals

**** NSHA Media Release Temporary reduction of surgeries at QEII, Dartmouth General hospitals Teams at Dartmouth General Hospital and the QEII Health Sciences Centre are working to review and adjust surgical schedules to reduce elective surgery volumes by up to 25 per cent over the next couple of weeks. This is necessary to build capacity […]

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Water Distribution System Flushing

**** Halifax Water Release Water Distribution System Flushing ​ In order to maintain high-quality water throughout the water distribution system, Halifax Water crews will be undertaking seasonal hydrant flushing Sunday, April 25 in the areas of Westphal, Caledonia and Montebello; West Bedford, Kearney Lake and Hemlock Ravine; downtown Halifax and Spryfield. ​ Flushing in these areas will begin […]

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Two New Cases of COVID-19 Connected to Schools, St. Joseph’s-Alexander McKay Update

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS MEDIA RELEASE Two New Cases of COVID-19 Connected to Schools, St. Joseph’s-Alexander McKay Update  —————————————————————- Nova Scotia is reporting two additional cases of COVID-19, identified today, April 23, connected to Cobequid Educational Centre in Truro, Northern Zone, and Shipyard Elementary in Sydney, Eastern Zone. Neither person was in school today. The schools will […]

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Temporary changes to chemical and bacterial water testing at Nova Scotia Health facilities, effective immediately

**** NSHA Media Release Temporary changes to chemical and bacterial water testing at Nova Scotia Health facilities, effective immediately Nova Scotia Health Environmental Laboratory Services water testing within Central Zone (Halifax Regional Municipality, Eastern Shore and West Hants areas) is being suspended until further notice. This is in effect immediately for at least two weeks and then will be reassessed at that time. ​ […]

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Weekly Traffic Advisories (Apr 23)

**** TRANSPORTATION Media Release Weekly Traffic Advisories (Apr 23) Note:  Each week the local listings are expanded and updated.  During the week new and updated tasks are added.  Every week a new post is started with fresh info but previous posts may be still valid. Provincial  / Municipal RICHMOND COUNTY: Highway 104, Port Hawkesbury Highway […]

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