ARISAIG: It has been a sobering reality since the
beginning of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, disinfectants and
sanitizers have been flying off the shelves in high demand while being in short
supply.
However, a resourceful craft...
ANTIGONISH: The Government of Nova Scotia, along with
the Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) and the IWK Health Centre, have
increased their measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Effective immediately, the NSHA and IWK are...
We care deeply about community. In recent days, we been inspired by the rise of community spirit as we collectively support our fellow citizens from a distance.
To: Advocate Family & Our...
HALIFAX: After announcing a new loan program for
municipalities, the province announced it will decide after the Victoria Day
weekend whether the school year will continue, then extended the state of
emergency.
On April 28, Premier Stephen...
HALIFAX: Although Nova Scotia continues record few new cases of COVID-19, the premier is cautious about opening up to other Atlantic provinces.
“The weeks though are critical,” Premier Stephen McNeil said. “We are testing...
HALIFAX: After too many people broke social isolation
rules, the province declared a State of Emergency.
“Today, I need to focus on those who are not following
public health advice,” Premier Stephen McNeil said during a...
OTTAWA: As fishermen in other areas prepare to return,
the opening of the lobster season for fishermen in Antigonish and Inverness
counties has been delayed.
Last week, Fisheries and Oceans Canada confirmed that
the 2020 season for...
ANTIGONISH: With virtually every other post-secondary institution across the province moving to on-line learning for the fall semester, StFX University has announced their decision to welcome students back to campus for September.
In a...
By: Raissa Tetanish
DEBERT: “You’re my angel.”
That’s a sentence Crystal Blair has heard on more than
one occasion over the last couple of weeks while offering free meals to
truckers amid...
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...