Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Halifax News and Information

Regional Council looking at deferring municipal property taxes

The upcoming virtual meeting of regional council is going to include the discussion to move property tax bill due dates from the end of April to the first of June

Apr 3, 2020 6:21 AM Read more >

Navy recalls ships, orders on- board physical distancing due to COVID-19

The Royal Canadian Navy is pulling ships back from missions abroad and imposing new rules on physical distancing

Apr 2, 2020 5:22 PM Read more >

Can you still go to the bank? Strang says yes but...

'I would really encourage anyone who can to do online or telephone banking,' said the province's chief medical officer of health

Apr 2, 2020 5:20 PM Read more >

Province announces millions to support workers and small businesses

Two new programs will support workers and small businesses impacted by restrictions put in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic

Apr 2, 2020 4:55 PM Read more >

Man ticketed at bus stop for allegedly failing to social distance

Regional police say they've responded to 457 COVID-19 related calls and issued seven tickets.

Apr 2, 2020 2:49 PM Read more >

Advisory issued about potential COVID-19 exposure at two Pictou County locations

NSHA Public Health is advising of potential exposure to COVID-19 on Sunday, March 15 at Eagles Funeral Home in Westville, and the Alma Fire Hall

Apr 2, 2020 2:23 PM Read more >

Nova Scotia announces 20 new COVID-19 cases, launches health zone breakdown

118 of Nova Scotia's 193 confirmed cases of COVID-19 are in Nova Scotia Health Authority's Central Zone, which encompasses the Halifax area, Eastern Shore and West Hants

Apr 2, 2020 1:57 PM Read more >

Nova Scotia requests state of emergency extension

The order would extend its expiration to noon on Sunday, April 19

Apr 2, 2020 1:19 PM Read more >

Atlantic health unions want answers on access to N95 respirator masks

Janet Hazelton is calling on the province to formally agree to allow its workers to make the call on when they need to don tightly fitted, N95 respirator masks

Apr 2, 2020 1:14 PM Read more >

COVID-19 has 'absolutely devastated' Nova Scotia's foodservice industry

Restaurants Canada estimates 24,500 foodservice jobs have been lost in the province

Apr 2, 2020 12:00 PM Read more >

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News