Potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central, Northern and Eastern Zones and on one Halifax Transit Route

**** NSHA Media Release Potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central, Northern and Eastern Zones and on one Halifax Transit Route Potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central, Northern and Eastern Zones and one Halifax Transit route. In addition to media releases, all potential exposure notifications are listed here:​ http://www.nshealth.ca/covid-exposures. ​ As Nova Scotia moves […]

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One Death, 537 New Cases of COVID-19, Hospital Outbreak

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release One Death, 537 New Cases of COVID-19, Hospital Outbreak ———————————————————————————————————– NOTE: The online COVID-19 dashboard will not be updated until Thursday, December 23. ———————————————————————————————————– Today, December 22, Nova Scotia is reporting one death related to COVID-19. A man in his 50s in Northern Zone has died. “I am saddened to hear […]

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Police investigating bank robbery

**** HRP Media Release Police investigating bank robbery Halifax Regional Police are investigating a bank robbery that occurred earlier this afternoon in Halifax. At approximately 2:30 p.m., officers responded to a report of a robbery at the RBC​ Royal Bank branch at 339 Herring Cove Road. A woman approached the teller and demanded money. She […]

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Update on investigation into homicide yesterday in Dartmouth

**** HRP Media Release Update on investigation into homicide yesterday in Dartmouth ​ Police are providing an update on the investigation into yesterday’s homicide in Dartmouth and are releasing the victim’s name. ​ At approximately 4 p.m. on December 21, officers responded to a call related to a shooting involving two vehicles that had just […]

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Paid Sick Leave Relaunches to Support Nova Scotians

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Paid Sick Leave Relaunches to Support Nova Scotians ———————————————————————————————————— Nova Scotians who have been impacted by the fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic may qualify for up to four paid sick days with the relaunch of Nova Scotia’s COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave Program. “We know people are feeling extra stressed at […]

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Emera Oval scheduled to open December 27

**** HRM Media Release Emera Oval scheduled to open December 27 Following confirmation of capacity limits from the province, the Emera Oval is now scheduled to open for the winter season on Monday, December 27, weather permitting. ​ The maximum capacity will be 230 participants, per skate time. Access will be provided on a first-come-first-serve […]

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Nova Scotia Expands Eligible Age for COVID-19 Boosters

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Nova Scotia Expands Eligible Age for COVID-19 Boosters —————————————————————- The Province has expanded eligibility for COVID-19 booster doses to include anyone 50 years of age and older. Booster doses are administered at least 168 days after the primary series. People who received two doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine or the one-dose […]

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Potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central, Western and Northern Zones and on one flight

**** NSHA Media Release Potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central, Western and Northern Zones and on one flight Potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central, Western and Northern Zones and on one flight. 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 […]

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