(Update) Response to COVID-19: Halifax Transit Update
**** HRM Media Release Response to COVID-19: Halifax Transit Update Thursday, March 26, 2020 (Halifax, NS) – The Halifax Regional Municipality continues to monitor and respond to the rapidly evolving effects of COVID-19. Based on current staff availability, Halifax Transit anticipates that conventional bus service will be significantly impacted at the start of service tomorrow, March...
Government introduces Canada Emergency Response Benefit to help workers and businesses
**** Government of Canada Release Government introduces Canada Emergency Response Benefit to help workers and businesses The Government of Canada is taking strong, immediate and effective action to protect Canadians and the economy from the impacts of the global COVID-19 pandemic. No Canadian should have to choose between protecting their health, putting food on the...
A ban on open fires is now in effect to protect Nova Scotia’s forests during the pandemic
**** Lands and Forestry Release / HRFE **** UPDATED A ban on open fires is now in effect to protect Nova Scotia’s forestry workers during the pandemic. No open fires are allowed. There is a Province wide burn ban in place. Halifax Regional Municipality has different rules during burn bans. Until the ban is lifted...
Protecting yourself from coronavirus
**** CNS Media Release Protecting yourself from coronavirus There are currently no vaccines available to protect you against the novel coronavirus. Nova Scotians are encouraged to think about what they can do to stay healthy and prevent the spread of any respiratory illness, including COVID-19. There are simple, practical things you can do to prepare in case you...
Seventeen New Cases of COVID-19 in Nova Scotia / HRM continues to monitor and respond to the rapidly evolving effects of COVID-19
**** HRM Media Release Response to COVID-19: Municipal service updates Wednesday, March 25, 2020 (Halifax, NS) – The Halifax Regional Municipality continues to monitor and respond to the rapidly evolving effects of COVID-19. The municipality is committed to taking important steps in reducing the spread of COVID-19. There are no reductions in public safety service levels. All...
Strengthening Health System and New Measures / The municipality is committed to taking important steps in reducing the spread of COVID-19.
**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Strengthening Health System and New Measures ————————————————————— Premier Stephen McNeil and Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer of health, announced further measures today, March 24, to strengthen the health system and help Nova Scotians dealing with COVID-19. “Keeping Nova Scotians safe and healthy is our number one job. Everything...
HRP continue to make some adjustments to office functions to keep our employees safe while providing our service during #COVID19 pandemic
**** HRP Media Release COVID-19 Halifax Regional Police has been working closely with key partners in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As we collectively act to curb the spread of COVID-19, the health and safety of citizens and our employees is our primary concern. We want to assure you that we will continue to provide...
NSHA operational update, Tuesday, March 24, 2020
**** NSHA Media Release NSHA operational update, Tuesday, March 24, 2020 Mental Health and Addictions NSHA’s Mental Health and Addictions Programs staff, teams, and physicians are dedicated to provide the best care and support possible to our patients, families, and communities. Our services and how we deliver them will change during the pandemic, but our...
Ten New Cases of COVID-19 in Nova Scotia / Response to COVID-19: Municipal service updates
**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Ten New Cases of COVID-19 in Nova Scotia ————————————————————— This update will be livestreamed on http://novascotia.ca/stayinformed/webcast . ————————————————————— As of today, March 24, Nova Scotia has 51 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Ten new cases were identified Monday, March 23. The cases are travel-related or connected to earlier reported cases. Several of the new...
Message from the Nova Scotia RCMP about our response to the COVID-19 health pandemic
**** RCMP Media Release Message from the Nova Scotia RCMP about our response to the COVID-19 health pandemic With the evolving emergency health situation, the Nova Scotia RCMP continues to work closely with the Province of Nova Scotia and our policing partners to monitor and respond to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. These are undoubtedly...