Nova Scotia News

PORTAPIQUE, N.S.

PORTAPIQUE, N.S. — Seventeen people have died after a shooter dressed in police clothing went on a rampage in rural Nova Scotia on Saturday night, ending in a police chase that lasted through Sunday. Here's a timeline of events. All times are local.

HALIFAX — The largest non-profit nursing home in Nova Scotia is reporting two more deaths from COVID-19, bringing the total to five in two days, amidst what the premier described as "a devastating day" in the province.

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's government says it is working with a Halifax nursing home on an emergency response plan to contain a COVID-19 outbreak as three deaths were reported at the facility.

HALIFAX — As Greg Gerrits hustles to keep up with the surging public appetite for his preserves and parsley roots, his emotions shift between hope and skepticism over the revival of smaller scale agriculture.

HALIFAX — Cities and towns of all sizes in Atlantic Canada are calling out for financial help to maintain basic and essential services as they feel the economic squeeze of battling COVID-19.

HALIFAX — One of the largest long-term care facilities in Atlantic Canada is trying to maintain staffing levels by recruiting people who lost their jobs as the COVID-19 pandemic shut down much of the Canadian economy.

HALIFAX — The head of a large Halifax nursing home says COVID-19's spread was faster than expected, and suggests housing multiple residents per room played a role in overcoming her facility's defences.

HALIFAX — Atlantic Canada's largest city is laying off nearly 1,500 casual, temporary and seasonal employees due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

HALIFAX — A small Halifax area sign company faced a bit of a problem when it realized it could retool to help provide thousands of face shields for health workers battling COVID-19 — a scarcity of material.