Category Archives: Covid-19
Canadians Asked To Curb Their Enthusiasm
Canadians are being asked to curb their enthusiasm despite the flattening of the COVID-19 curve. Canada's Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam says we're getting excited about the flattening of...
Apr 30, 2020
PM Vows To Get Answers In Helicopter Crash
The Prime Minister is assuring Canadians they will get answers into how a Canadian Armed Forces CH-148 Cyclone helicopter went down Wednesday off the coast of Greece. The aircraft had been deployed on...
Apr 30, 2020
Broad Cove Scottish Concert cancelled due to COVID-19
Another Quad Counties festival has been cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Broad Cove Scottish Concert committee members announced the cancellation of the 64th annual festival Thursday. They ...
Apr 30, 2020
Michelin Donates Masks to Provincial COVID-19 Warehouse
A donation of 75,000 surgical masks to the provincial stockpile by Michelin North America was desperately needed among shortages of essential supplies in the fight against COVID-19. The masks are part...
Apr 30, 2020
Antigonish mayor says it will be a different summer in the town
The mayor of Antigonish says the cancellation of the Antigonish Highland Games is a double-edged sword. Organizers announced the annual July event would be cancelled due to COVID-19 April 8. Laurie Bo...
Apr 30, 2020
Food bank president says he's impressed with generosity
The president of the Port Hawkesbury food bank says donors are making a huge difference during the COVID-19 pandemic. Larry Evans says the food bank is serving new clients because of the virus, and co...
Apr 30, 2020
United Way Lends Helping Hand During Pandemic
Despite businesses being shut down due to the pandemic community organizations still play a vital role for those needing help. With the challenges posed by restrictions the Atlantic Compassion ...
Apr 30, 2020
Port Hawkesbury cancels Granville Green
The Town of Port Hawkesbury has cancelled its long running concert series because of COVID-19. In a release Tuesday, the town announced they would be following the lead of many other summer festivals ...
Apr 29, 2020
Stanfest cancellation will be felt beyond Canso - warden
The warden of the Municipality of the District of Guysborough says the cancellation of Stanfest will have a major impact on the entire region. Organizers with the Stan Rogers Folk Festival have announ...
Apr 29, 2020 Stanfest performance; photo courtesy Stanfest.com
Health Minister Thanks Frontline Workers During Historic Meeting Of Parliament
For the first time ever in the history of federal government, MPs came together virtually. This is a step they have taken in an effort to ensure physical distancing, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Heal...
Apr 29, 2020
