Tree for Boston Dedicated to Frontline Health-Care Workers
**** LANDS/FORESTRY Media Release Tree for Boston Dedicated to Frontline Health-Care Workers————————————————————–Nova Scotia is sending some love to Boston, by way of Cape Breton.The Tree for Boston is the annual gift Nova Scotia sends to Boston to thank the city for sending aid after the Halifax Explosion in 1917. Heather and Tony Sampson from West...
Potential COVID-19 exposure at Halifax bar, grocery store
**** NSHA Media Release Potential COVID-19 exposure at Halifax bar, grocery store Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposure to COVID-19 at: The Bitter End Martini Bar & Restaurant (1572 Argyle St, Halifax) on Nov. 2 between 9 p.m. and 11 p.m. Anyone present at the location during this time is asked...
One New Case of COVID-19
**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release One New Case of COVID-19—————————————————————–As of today, Nov. 5, Nova Scotia has 18 active cases of COVID-19. One new case was identified Wednesday, Nov. 4.The new case is in the Central Zone and is under investigation.Nova Scotia Health Authority’s labs completed 1,058 Nova Scotia tests on Nov. 4.To date, Nova Scotia...
Financial Support for Arts and Culture Sector
**** CULTURE/HERITAGE Media Release Financial Support for Arts and Culture Sector————————————————————————COVID-19 has had a significant impact on arts and culture organizations across Nova Scotia. That is why the province is providing $2.1 million to help meet their immediate needs.“Arts and culture organizations and the artists and creators within them help to tell the story of...
Budget survey launches online
**** HRM Media Release Budget survey launches online The Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting residents to help shape the next municipal business plan and budget by participating in a public survey available online from Thursday, Nov. 5 to Thursday, Nov. 26. For many, financial priorities have had to shift during COVID-19. The goal of this...
Potential COVID-19 exposure at New Minas restaurant, Air Canada flight
**** NSHA Media Release Potential COVID-19 exposure at New Minas restaurant, Air Canada flight Nova Scotia Health is advising of potential exposures to COVID-19 at: Chrismaria Family Restaurant (Unit 104, 8934 Commercial St., New Minas) on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Anyone present at the location during this time is asked...
Four New Cases of COVID-19
**** HEALTH/WELLNESS– Four New Cases of COVID-19————————————————————— As of today, Nov. 4, Nova Scotia has 19 active cases of COVID-19. Four new cases were identified Tuesday, Nov. 3.Two of the new cases are in Central Zone and travelled outside of Atlantic Canada together. The individuals are self-isolating, as required. The other two cases are in...
COVID-19 Support for Municipalities
**** MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS Release COVID-19 Support for Municipalities————————————————————–Nova Scotians count on local governments to provide essential programs and services. That is why the province and the federal government are making sure municipalities have the resources they need during the pandemic.As part of the Safe Restart Agreement, municipalities in the province will receive $67.5 million today...
One New Case of COVID-19
**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release One New Case of COVID-19—————————————————————–As of today, Nov. 3, Nova Scotia has 16 active cases of COVID-19. One new case was identified Monday, Nov. 2.The new case is in the Northern Zone and is currently under investigation by public health.Nova Scotia Health Authority’s lab is updating their system and the complete...
School Gyms to Reopen for Community Physical Activity and Sports / Response to COVID-19: Update to HRCE school facility bookings
**** EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT Media Release School Gyms to Reopen for Community Physical Activity and Sports————————————————————–Following a safe and successful start to the school year and with appropriate measures in place, Nova Scotia public school gyms will gradually reopen to community groups for physical activity and sports.“We know the important role school facilities have in...