Category Archives: Covid-19
PEI sets June 27 as re-opening date to Atlantic Canada
It appears Atlantic Canadians may be permitted to travel across the border to PEI, starting on June 27th. That was the date outlined in the Prince Edward Island government’s reopening plan. Thei...
May 27, 2021
Celtic Colours remains virtual for another year
Cape Breton's marquee international festival will be virtual again in 2021. Celtic Colours International Festival is going online for the second time in as many years, COVID-19 travel restrictions for...
May 27, 2021
COVID-19 vaccination appointments open to 12+
Appointment booking for the COVID-19 vaccine has now opened up to Nova Scotians as young as 12 years old. The Pfizer vaccine is available to anyone 12 and older, while the Moderna vaccine is accessibl...
May 27, 2021
You can now order cocktails, mixed drinks with take-out
Nova Scotians can now order cocktails and mixed drinks with their delivery and take-out food orders from bars and restaurants. The province says it’s making amendments to the Liquor Licensing Re...
May 27, 2021
Brewer says NSLC rules create strain during COVID-19
A local brewer says places they can sell products are drying up with the pandemic, restrictions, and lockdowns. Evan Gillis, a partner with Route 19 Brewing in Inverness, says they can still sell thro...
May 27, 2021 Route 19 Brewing; photo courtesy Route 19 Brewing FB page
50% of country has received first vaccine dose
Canada’s vaccination campaign hits a significant milestone. Over 19-million people have received at least their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. This means more than 50 per cent of Canadians ...
May 22, 2021
Province loosening moving and border restrictions
The province is expanding criteria for people moving here, as well as commuters and people accessing services between our province and Prince Edward Island. Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Robert ...
May 21, 2021
Lessons from at-home learning used for this lockdown
The province's education minister says officials used the lessons learned from at-home learning during the last provincial shutdown to plan for this one. Derek Mombourquette says they honed that plan ...
May 21, 2021 courtneyrolf / CC
Privacy commissioners on vaccine passports
Canada’s privacy commissioners and ombuds say privacy should be front and centre as COVID-19 vaccine passports are considered. The federal, provincial and territorial access to information and p...
May 20, 2021
25+ now eligible for COVID-19 vaccines
Vaccination appointments have now opened to all people 25 and older. The Department of Health and Wellness made the announcement late this morning. Like all other age groups, appointments must be book...
May 20, 2021
