ANTIGONISH: Speaking on the federal government’s handling of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, two local Liberal Members of Parliament (MP) highlight a lightning quick response that’s seeing years-worth of initiatives to help keep food on the table and a roof...
PORT HAWKESBURY: Despite an increase in panic-buying in recent weeks - due to concerns around the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) - grocers are assuring their customers there is enough to go around, for everyone. Michael Doucette,...
ANTIGONISH: After receiving a generous donation from a customer on March 30, staff at the Atlantic Superstore decided to “pay it forward” by purchasing groceries for four local seniors. Patti Hilton, manager of the Antigonish supermarket, says a...
HALIFAX: Unions representing health care workers want the province to find ways to better protect their members now that the community spread of COVID-19 has taken place and more cases are confirmed. Five unions representing health...
HALIFAX: As students start learning from home, the province has made available a breakdown of COVID-19 cases in each part of the province and is taking steps to do more testing and enforcement. Accounting for approximately...
HALIFAX: As Nova Scotia extends the state of emergency, financial assistance will be made available to small business owners and those who work for small businesses, in addition to food banks. The provincial cabinet met on...
ANTIGONISH: The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic has hit home. An employee at the R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home in Antigonish has tested positive for COVID-19. “Once we were notified of a case within our staff,...
HALIFAX: Fisheries ministers around the East Coast, as well as the federal fisheries minister, are trying to deal with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic. On March 27, federal fisheries minister Bernadette Jordan and provincial counterparts in Quebec, New...
HALIFAX: With public health officials concluding there has been community spread and schools not re-opening until at least May 1, the province is getting tough with those who don’t follow the law. On Monday, public health officials determined...
HALIFAX: Students, teachers and staff could be returning to schools across the province by May. Premier Stephen McNeil announced plans today to support ongoing student learning as Nova Scotians deal with COVID-19. Following...




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