Category Archives: Covid-19
Canada/US Border Closure Extended
You won’t be crossing the Canada/US border anytime soon. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made the announcement today saying the border will remain closed until July 21st. Trudeau says the 30 day e...
Jun 16, 2020
Town officials prepare for municipal elections
It could be easier for you to vote in the upcoming municipal election in Antigonish. Town officials introduced electronic voting, along with the traditional paper ballots, during the last municipal el...
Jun 16, 2020 ramsi_images / CC
Local singer says latest single tries to drive home important message
A band with ties to the Quad Counties has released another song in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Stanfields released "Stay the Blazes Home" in April; their latest single is called "Pick up th...
Jun 15, 2020
Outbreaks Still Possible: Hajdu
Canada’s Health Minister says we need to be careful to avoid more outbreaks of COVID-19. While she says we’ve made progress stopping COVID-19, Patty Hajdu points out clusters of new cases ...
Jun 13, 2020
Temperature Screening For Airline Passengers
Airline passengers travelling to, from or within Canada will soon have to undergo temperature screenings. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Friday the screenings will be brought in through a pha...
Jun 12, 2020
Hajdu ‘Happy To Delay’ Opening The Border
Do not be surprised if Canada’s border with the United States stays closed beyond June 21st. Health Minister Patty Hajdu suggesting there is still no hurry to reopen the border to non-essential ...
Jun 11, 2020
Liberals Blame Conservatives For Squabble
A squabble between the Liberals and the Conservatives have caused government legislation to come to a screeching halt. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau won’t provide the Conservatives with a fiscal...
Jun 11, 2020
Day care director says things will be different
Many children in the province will soon be returning to day cares. The facilities won't operate the way they used to when their doors re-open Monday. One major change is licensed day cares can only be...
Jun 11, 2020
Local MP says CERB can be used as basic income experiment
The Member of Parliament for Cape Breton-Canso says the CERB is a chance to consider universal basic income. Mike Kelloway says the $2000/month pandemic relief acts, basically, like UBI. Kelloway told...
Jun 10, 2020 Mike Kelloway; contributed photo
CERB Fraud Could Net Fines, Charges
The Prime Minister is defending proposed penalties for fraudsters who take advantage of the Emergency Response Benefit. Justin Trudeau says the legislation coming forward tomorrow will not target peop...
Jun 09, 2020
