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Nova Scotia Health drops proof of COVID-19 vaccination for its employees

Nova Scotia Health drops proof of COVID-19 vaccination for its employees

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s health authority says it is lifting a requirement for its employees and on-site hospital staff to submit proof of COVID-19 immunization, beginning Monday.
N.L. hastily approved ride-hailing application from man accused of sex crime

N.L. hastily approved ride-hailing application from man accused of sex crime

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — An application submitted by a man accused of sexual assault to provide Newfoundland and Labrador's first ride-hailing operation was approved in just one day, according to emails obtained through access to information legislation.
Rise in community fridges in Atlantic Canada sign of government support falling short

Rise in community fridges in Atlantic Canada sign of government support falling short

HALIFAX — Outdoor fridges and pantries, often painted in bright, inviting colours, are popping up across Atlantic Canada, and the people regularly stocking them say demand is growing.
Canada signs $30-million tourism funding agreement with Atlantic provinces

Canada signs $30-million tourism funding agreement with Atlantic provinces

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The federal government has signed a tourism funding agreement with the Atlantic provinces worth $30 million.
N.S. volunteer firefighters upset by long waits for paramedics at crash scenes

N.S. volunteer firefighters upset by long waits for paramedics at crash scenes

HALIFAX — Volunteer firefighters say they're feeling "helpless" as they endure long waits for paramedics to arrive at health emergencies in Nova Scotia's Annapolis Valley.
New Brunswick child and youth advocate suggests schools be cellphone-free zones

New Brunswick child and youth advocate suggests schools be cellphone-free zones

FREDERICTON — Parent and teacher groups in New Brunswick welcomed the child and youth advocate's recent suggestion that the province ban cellphones from schools because of their effect on students' mental health and ability to concentrate.
Third person charged in death of Cape Breton woman, RCMP say

Third person charged in death of Cape Breton woman, RCMP say

BIG BRAS D'OR, N.S. — Nova Scotia RCMP have charged a third person in the death of a Cape Breton woman whose remains were found by a police dog in November.
Worker killed at Halifax shipyard was struck by a piece of equipment: police

Worker killed at Halifax shipyard was struck by a piece of equipment: police

HALIFAX — Police have confirmed that the man who died Monday at the Halifax Shipyard was struck by a piece of equipment. Halifax Regional Police issued a statement Tuesday saying the death was reported at 11:40 a.m.
Stress builds as deadline to vacate some Halifax homeless encampments inches closer

Stress builds as deadline to vacate some Halifax homeless encampments inches closer

HALIFAX — With Halifax’s deadline for residents to leave five homeless encampments just one week away, stress among unhoused people is growing and a volunteer at a downtown encampment said he’s losing hope they will find adequate housing in time.
Woman, 68, dies and driver airlifted to hospital in rural Nova Scotia car collision

Woman, 68, dies and driver airlifted to hospital in rural Nova Scotia car collision

HALIFAX — A 68-year-old woman has died and a 68-year-old man has been airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after a car collision in Nova Scotia.
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