Nova Scotia is reporting 476 new cases of COVID-19

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 476 New Cases of COVID-19 —————————————————————- NOTE: Nova Scotia is issuing an abbreviated COVID-19 news release today. The online dashboard will not be updated. —————————————————————- Today, December 19, Nova Scotia is reporting 476 new cases of COVID-19. There are 333 cases in Central Zone, 82 cases in Eastern Zone, 43 cases […]

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Potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central Zone

**** NSHA Media Release Potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central Zone Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central Zone. In addition to media releases, all potential exposure notifications are listed here: http://www.nshealth.ca/covid-exposures. As Nova Scotia moves into a stage of living with COVID-19 as we […]

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Tech issue affects cellular 911 calls from multiple carriers

**** Info via Virgin Mobile Tech issue affects cellular 911 calls from multiple carriers   “Attention Virgin Plus Member! A technical issue with the Microsoft Teams app on Android OS may cause your device to experience 9-1-1 calling issues. If you have Teams installed on your device, it may be affected and required to update […]

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426 New Cases of COVID-19

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 426 New Cases of COVID-19 —————————————————————- NOTE: Nova Scotia is issuing an abbreviated COVID-19 news release today and Sunday. The online dashboard will not be updated. —————————————————————- Today, December 18, Nova Scotia is reporting 426 new cases of COVID-19. There are 296 cases in Central Zone, 70 cases in Eastern Zone, […]

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Potential Exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Eastern and Central Zones and three flights

**** NSHA Media Release Potential Exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Eastern and Central Zones and three flights Potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central and Eastern Zones, and on three flights. In addition to media releases, all potential exposure notifications are listed here: http://www.nshealth.ca/covid-exposures. As Nova Scotia moves into a stage of living with […]

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Information for people who have tested positive for COVID-19

**** NSHA Media Release Information for people who have tested positive for COVID-19 I’ve tested positive for COVID-19. What should I do next? As someone who has tested positive for COVID-19, it’s important for you to complete these actions: Self-isolate right away. To prevent further spread of COVID-19, it’s important for you to self-isolate right […]

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Weekly Traffic Advisories (Dec 17)

Weekly Traffic Advisories (Dec 17) 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. Municipal **** HRM Media Release . **** Provincial Media Release PUBLIC WORKS–Weekly Traffic Advisories […]

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QEII will postpone some non-urgent surgeries beginning Monday

**** NSHA Media Release QEII will postpone some non-urgent surgeries beginning Monday In order to maintain intensive care bed capacity and mitigate the impact of increasing numbers of staff off work in isolation, some non-urgent surgeries scheduled for the QEII must be postponed, beginning Monday. Patients affected will be contacted directly by their surgeon’s office. […]

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The suspicious death that occurred yesterday at​ a residence​ on Kennedy Drive in Dartmouth has been ruled a homicide

**** HRP Media Release Death ruled a homicide ​ ​ The suspicious death that occurred yesterday at​ a residence​ on Kennedy Drive in Dartmouth has been ruled a homicide. ​ On December 16 at approximately 7:15 a.m. police responded to a report of a suspicious death at a residence on Kennedy Drive. The Nova Scotia […]

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Proof of vaccination, gathering size restrictions and mandatory masks required at the Emera Oval

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Proof of vaccination, gathering size restrictions and mandatory masks required at the Emera Oval  The Emera Oval is expected to open for the 2021-22 winter season on Monday, December 20, weather and ice conditions permitting. ​ Residents must show full proof of COVID-19 vaccination and government issued photo identification, as well as wear […]

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