Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Halifax News and Information

Taxi industry seeing decline in riders amid coronavirus

Drivers who typically cater to cruise ships in the warmer months have also started to see cancellations coming in

Mar 14, 2020 12:57 PM Read more >

Don't panic: Pharmacies will likely remain open during COVID pandemic

Curtis Chafe from the Pharmacy Association of Nova Scotia says his colleagues across the industry are planning to increase cleaning and stay open to help patients

Mar 14, 2020 11:32 AM Read more >

MSVU suspends in-person classes and labs until end of term

There will also be no face-to-face exams

Mar 13, 2020 6:33 PM Read more >

Halifax Transit implementing measures to help reduce spread of COVID-19

Anyone who is feeling ill is asked to avoid using transit

Mar 13, 2020 6:12 PM Read more >

Dalhousie and King's suspending in-person classes and labs next week

The schools intend to transition classes to remote teaching for the remainder of the term

Mar 13, 2020 4:58 PM Read more >

Halifax Port Authority making adjustments as cruise ships carrying over 500 banned until July <b>(update)</b>

Halifax Port Authority making adjustments as cruise ships carrying over 500 banned until July (update)

'The health and well-being of our cruise guests and seafarers, our vendors, our staff and the greater public is our priority,' said spokesperson Lane Farguson

Mar 13, 2020 3:36 PM Read more >

Casino Nova Scotia postpones three April shows

In addition, My Bonny – An All Star Tribute to Laura Smith has been cancelled

Mar 13, 2020 3:16 PM Read more >

Symphony Nova Scotia cancels remaining concerts in 2019/20 season

The announcement comes following today’s new recommendations from Nova Scotia’s public health authorities

Mar 13, 2020 3:03 PM Read more >

Neptune Theatre cancels performances

Neptune Theatre is discontinuing all performances of Calendar Girls, Ghost Light and Alex Zerbe’s Zaniac Comedy Show

Mar 13, 2020 2:41 PM Read more >

Nova Scotia Craft Beer Festival cancelled

The Craft Brewers Association of Nova Scotia says the decision was made after consulting with the public health officials

Mar 13, 2020 1:01 PM Read more >