Category Archives: Covid-19
NHL Returning With 24-Team Playoff Format
The NHL is returning after it paused the regular season in March because of the pandemic. Commissioner Gary Bettman says 24 teams, 12 from each conference, will take part in a specialized playoff form...
May 26, 2020
Feds Sign New Deals To Produce PPE
The prime minister says soldiers serving in Ontario long-term care facilities have made “extremely troubling” observations. Justin Trudeau did not detail the observations during a news con...
May 26, 2020
Trudeau Says He’s Looking Into Paid Sick Days For Workers
Canada’s Prime Minister says he’ll be speaking with provinces regarding sick days. Justin Trudeau said the government wants to ensure workers have access to 10 days of paid sick leave ever...
May 25, 2020
NDP Calls For Paid Sick Leave For Canadians
Federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh is withholding his party's support of the Liberal minority government unless they provide all Canadians with paid sick leave. Singh says they put forward a similar mot...
May 25, 2020
Paqtnkek councillors introduce broad powers to manage pandemic
Officials with a local First Nation community have enacted a pandemic safety bylaw to combat COVID-19. The bylaw allows band councillors with the Paqtnkek Mi'kmaw Nation to order measures, if required...
May 25, 2020
Hajdu Urges Continued Caution Around Coronavirus
Patty Hajdu says COVID-19 is here for the foreseeable future. The federal Health Minister says until we develop a vaccine, she’s listening to federal health officials who are now recommending yo...
May 22, 2020
Seasonal Travelers Welcome in NS, Says Premier
Seasonal travelers have never been restricted from entering the province, according to Premier Stephen McNeil. Seasonal travelers refer to people who own property in a Canadian province, but their pri...
May 22, 2020
Public Health Measures Still Required Says Njoo
Canada's deputy chief public health officer is reminding people that despite restrictions easing up, it’s important to follow public health measures. Dr. Howard Njoo said there are still people ...
May 22, 2020
MODG warden says elections should be pushed to next year
The warden of the Municipality of the District of Guysborough says the fall municipal election should be pushed to next year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Vernon Pitts says council has sent a lett...
May 22, 2020
MODG officials prepare to re-open municipal office
The warden of the Municipality of the District of Guysborough says they're only a few weeks away from reopening their municipal office. Vernon Pitts says there will still be challenges, and there are ...
May 22, 2020
