Category Archives: Covid-19
COVID-19-free weekend in NS
Our province has gone back-to-back days with no new COVID-19 cases. No new cases were reported Saturday or Sunday; our last new case came Friday. Three active cases remain; one person is in intensive ...
Oct 04, 2020
Confusion with date of Trump diagnosis
The team of physicians looking after US President Donald Trump as he receives treatment against COVID-19 provided an update Saturday afternoon. Dr. Sean Conley says Trump is doing very well and is no ...
Oct 03, 2020
Families can reunite with border changes
Some relaxing of border restrictions by the Canadian government is making it easier for family members, who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents, to see loved ones, who they haven't been able ...
Oct 03, 2020
Trump Positive For COVID-19
U.S. President Donald Trump and Melania Trump have confirmed they have COVID-19. Trump tweeted early Friday morning that he and the First Lady tested positive and are now in isolation. Also on Twitter...
Oct 02, 2020
StFX officials relax mask policy
You're no longer required to wear a mask outdoors at StFX. University officials have relaxed their mask policy, effective Thursday. Everyone on campus- both inside and outside- had to wear a mask sinc...
Oct 01, 2020 StFX COVID-19 warning; CIGO file photo
Feds Sign Agreement For Rapid COVID-19 Tests
Canadians may soon be able to get COVID-19 test results a lot more quickly. The federal government has signed an agreement with Abbott Rapid Diagnostics for up to 7.9-million COVID-19 rapid tests. Pro...
Sep 29, 2020
No new COVID-19 cases again
It's been another day with no new cases of COVID-19. We've gone five straight days with no new cases; there's been one new case in 20 days. That's our only active infection; that person remains in int...
Sep 28, 2020
Riverside holding first major event since COVID-19
An Antigonish Co. venue is one of only four in the province which can hold events with more than 250 people. Riverside International Speedway is having its first race of the year Saturday. Spokesperso...
Sep 25, 2020
Pharmacists stress importance of flu shots
With the COVID-19 pandemic flaring up again in various parts of the country the Pharmacy Association of Nova Scotia is encouraging everyone to get their flu shots this year. Although we are still wait...
Sep 25, 2020
Prime Minister says second wave already here
COVID-19 was the focus of an address to the country by the Prime Minister last night. Justin Trudeau says the second wave isn't just starting, it is already underway, "The numbers are clear. Back on M...
Sep 24, 2020
