Category Archives: Covid-19
Province records first COVID-19 death
The province has recorded its first death from COVID-19. At a press conference Tuesday, Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Robert Strang confirmed a Cape Breton area woman in her 70s died Monday. He ...
Apr 07, 2020
First COVID-19 death reported in NS
Our province has recorded its first death related to COVID-19. Officials with the provincial government say a woman in her 70s with underlying medical conditions died in hospital in the Eastern Zone (...
Apr 07, 2020
Peace by Chocolate founder says experience provides perspective during pandemic
A chocolate maker in the Quad Counties and former Syrian refugee says he draws on his own experience when he considers the fight against COVID-19. Tareq Hadhad, the founder and CEO of Peace by Chocola...
Apr 07, 2020
Yearly influx of fishery workers causes concern in Cheticamp
There's growing concern in an Inverness Co. community about temporary workers coming in for lobster season. Andre Bourgeois, a resident of Cheticamp, says seasonal workers might spell disaster for sma...
Apr 07, 2020
COVID-19 nursing home guidelines now directives
COVID-19 guidelines for long term care facilities are now mandatory directives. Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Robert Strang issued the order at a press conference Monday. Dr. Strang said the gui...
Apr 06, 2020
#ScottieOAndGreg talked to Larry Evans of the Port Hawkesbury Food Bank on April 6th
Apr 06, 2020
Food bank president says they still need food
The president of Port Hawkesbury's food bank says it's as important as ever- if not more important- to donate. Larry Evans says they expect a jump in need because of how many people are out of work du...
Apr 06, 2020
Nova Scotia has 236 confirmed cases of COVID-19
There are 29 new cases of COVID-19 in Nova Scotia. The province now has a total of 236 confirmed cases. Most cases have been connected to travel or exposure but community spread is now happening. 800 ...
Apr 05, 2020
Overuse of masks could create problems down the road
Masks should be used by people who need then, when they need them. That's the message from Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Robert Strang. He confirmed 14 new cases of COVID-19 from a press confere...
Apr 03, 2020
Sportfishing season delayed a month because of COVID-19
Sportfishers across the province are being told to stay home during the COVID-19 pandemic. The province's sportfishing season was set to begin Apr. 1, but it's been delayed until at least May 1. In a ...
Apr 03, 2020
