The Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. A Halifax physician who has worked on the frontlines of previous epidemics around the world says the province is doing an exemplary job navigating COVID-19. But he also issued a stern warning that public cooperation is key to keeping us all safe, and failure to […]
Drive-thrus and social distancing
Customers are not always respecting the risk they're bringing to service people.
The Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. A manager working at a busy Halifax drive-thru restaurant says despite stringent measures and precautions, she’s concerned about potential community spread of COVID-19 via drive-thrus. That’s why she’s urging members of the public to do their part. “People really think that the drive-thru thing is […]
Bear hunting: “Hundreds and hundreds of teddies and other stuffies are out there giving our kiddos something to look forward to and making them smile and laugh”
The Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. Bear hunting is a pandemic pastime that’s sweeping neighbourhoods across the globe. It’s likely soon coming to a neighbourhood near you, if it’s not there already. Inspired by the book ‘We’re Going on a Bear Hunt’ by Michael Rosen (here’s the author acting it out), […]
Report: the food supply is safe
Prices will rise as expected, but not more; there will be fewer sales; and the way we use the grocery store has changed forever.
The Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. Despite the many uncertainties created by the current pandemic, a new report released today is offering good news when it comes to Canada’s food supply and costs. “We wanted to reassure Canadians that the food industry remains robust and functional, and that things haven’t really […]
Françoise Baylis: What kind of world will we have when we come out of this crisis?
The Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. It might seem counterintuitive to be thinking about what the world is going to look like after the current pandemic has passed, but it’s actually the ideal time. That’s the firm belief of ethicist and Dalhousie University research professor Françoise Baylis. “We are only starting […]
Postal workers are worried about their safety
The Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. Postal workers in the province are fearful and expressing concerns that Canada Post isn’t doing enough to protect their safety as they continue working through this pandemic. “There are people calling here crying. They have to go to work to get paid, but they’re worried […]
Virtual doctors’ visits now OK: physicians and province strike deal
The Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. The president of the organization representing Nova Scotia’s doctors says they’ve reached an agreement with the province that will enable more physicians to virtually meet with patients. “Basically doctors can bill for seeing people as long as it’s for something where they don’t have to […]
Doctor: Keeping the liquor stores open is the right thing to do
The Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. A Nova Scotia family doctor is applauding the province’s decision to keep Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC) stores open as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to change the way we navigate our daily lives. “I am so pleased that the premier and our provincial leadership has […]
Farmers Markets adjust to COVID-19 with online stores
And the opening of the brewery market’s Neighbourhood Goods General Store has been pushed up to Monday.
The Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. There are few silver linings to be found amidst the uncertainty created by the constantly evolving COVID-19 pandemic, but Justin Cantafio is excited about one small bright light. The executive director of the Farmers’ Markets of Nova Scotia Cooperative (FMNS) announced on Thursday the launch […]
Bus drivers are “absolutely terrified” about COVID-19
The Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. The head of the union representing Halifax’s transit workers says his members are “absolutely terrified” for themselves, their families, and passengers as they continue providing services in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. “The drivers’ moods are, well, I guess pick a word. Scared, agitated, […]