Nova Scotia News

Newfoundland and Labrador reports one-day surge in COVID-19 cases

HALIFAX — Health officials in Newfoundland and Labrador reported a sudden surge in COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, announcing 32 new presumptive positive results — almost doubling the province's previous total.

Mar 25, 2020 5:19 PM Read more >

Patients bumped by COVID face anxiety, as health system searches for alternatives

HALIFAX — For Canadians awaiting life-changing operations, the novel coronavirus is creating deepening distress as cancellations and delays roll through the public health system.

Mar 25, 2020 5:00 AM Read more >

Atlantic premiers call for COVID-19 clampdown as police strike neutral tone

HALIFAX — While some premiers in Atlantic Canada warn that people will be fined for failing to comply with health directives aimed at preventing the spread of COVID-19, police and health officials appear to be taking a go-slow approach.

Mar 24, 2020 6:20 PM Read more >

N.S. judge agrees with Mi'kmaq band, requires further talks on Alton Gas project

HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia judge has ruled the operators of a project to store natural gas in underground caverns must delay their project until further talks with a Mi'kmaq community are complete.

Mar 24, 2020 4:40 PM Read more >

Court says N.S. woman must pay $74,200 in damages for forcing mother-in-law from home

HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia woman who was ordered to pay $74,200 for trying to evict her 82-year-old mother-in-law in the middle of winter has lost her appeal before the province's highest court.

Mar 24, 2020 4:25 PM Read more >

Atlantic leaders urge social distancing to curb spread of COVID-19

HALIFAX — Health officials and politicians in Atlantic Canada redoubled their efforts Monday to warn residents that failure to comply with social distancing rules will lead to more COVID-19 infections — and in some cases, hefty fines.

Mar 23, 2020 6:05 PM Read more >

Mayor of Nova Scotia town supports screening measures at New Brunswick border

AMHERST, N.S. — Nova Scotia imposed new restrictions at its provincial boundary with New Brunswick on Monday as part of a series of measures aimed at tightening social distancing requirements to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Mar 23, 2020 5:23 PM Read more >

Governments offer relief for businesses as COVID-19 cases in region climb to 32

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's premier appealed to Canadian banks to do more to support businesses as his province announced short-term relief for restaurants and retailers closed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mar 20, 2020 6:25 PM Read more >

New Brunswick declares emergency, orders most public-facing companies closed

HALIFAX — Too few New Brunswickers are taking the COVID-19 pandemic seriously and avoiding public gatherings, Premier Blaine Higgs said Thursday, before declaring a state of emergency to give his government more power to manage the crisis.

Mar 19, 2020 6:16 PM Read more >

Newfoundland and Labrador declares public health emergency to deal with COVID-19

HALIFAX — Newfoundland and Labrador declared a public health emergency Wednesday while New Brunswick's premier warned of harsh measures to come if people don't follow instructions aimed at preventing the spread of COVID-19.

Mar 18, 2020 7:31 PM Read more >