The Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. Getting kids outside and into nature to learn has plenty of benefits, but some parents and teachers say they’re not sure how outdoor classrooms and outdoor learning, which the province is encouraging in its back-to-school plan, could work this upcoming school year. Stacey Rudderham is […]
Nova Scotia COVID-19 update: Two new cases, masks become mandatory
The Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. Premier Stephen McNeil told a media briefing today that while he’s considering the options of re-opening to the rest of Canada, “we’re not there yet.” Two new travel-related cases of COVID-19 were announced in the province today, the first since July 15. Both cases were […]
Nova Scotia cabinet round-up: Mandatory masks, open borders and more
Premier Stephen McNeil’s cabinet met Thursday and took questions from reporters afterward. Here’s what they talked about: Masks mandatory as of today Health Minister Randy Delorey was asked how his department intends to enforce a new policy requiring most adults and children over age 2 to wear a non-medical mask when they are inside public […]
Premier resists renewed calls for public inquiry into Northwood deaths after NSGEU president bails on review
The Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. Despite renewed calls from the president of the largest public-sector union in the province, Premier Stephen McNeil is not prepared to call a public inquiry into the deaths of 53 residents at the Northwood nursing home. But in a new development, the Premier says he […]
Nova Scotia finance minister projects $850-million deficit due to COVID-19
The Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. The Province of Nova Scotia is forecasting a record-breaking deficit of $852.9 million: a seismic shift of $907.9 million from the $55-million surplus predicted in February’s budget. The COVID-19 lockdown that began March 22 paralyzed the economy with businesses forced to shut their doors and […]
Why people ignore warning signs
Morning File, Tuesday, July 28, 2020
News 1. Witness told police that mass murderer “builds fires and burns bodies, is a sexual predator, and supplies drugs in Portapique and Economy” Tim Bousquet is on vacation, but still reported on documents related to the RCMP’s investigation in the mass murders of April 18/19, which a Nova Scotia judge ordered redacted. And there’s […]
Nova Scotia therapists can re-open their offices, but don’t expect to see them in person anytime soon
The Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. For Nick Cardone, practicing therapy means getting out into the world — meeting clients for activities like hikes, rock climbing, or playing music together. But during the lockdown, he was forced to practice over the phone and online. Now, getting back to sort-of normal doesn’t […]
Back to school plan is released
The Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. The province has released its Back to School plan. (Click here to read it.) There are three scenarios mapped out in the plan: Full Reopening, a “blended” model, and At Home Learning. Full Reopening The intention is that all schools will fully open on September […]
Nursing home operators go public with call for better paid staff, updated facilities
Starting today, Public Health is allowing for contact between visitors and residents, but some nursing homes have lost insurance coverage and so aren't allowing that visitation.
The Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. “Enough Talk” is the title of a nine-page statement released Tuesday by a group representing the majority (83%) of 96 licensed nursing homes in the province. The Nursing Homes of Nova Scotia Association (NHNSA) is fed up with government inaction when it comes to long-identified […]
Child’s play: kids’ physical activity levels are plummeting during pandemic
The Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. A national survey suggesting physical activity levels of Canadian children plummeted during the pandemic has researchers hoping the summer serves as a reboot for families. The survey was published last week in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. Tilted ‘Impact of the […]
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