Immunization Plan Update

Health officials provided an update on Nova Scotia's immunization plan that includes two long-term care clinics, a hospital clinic, plans for additional storage, and new community clinics....

19 January, 2021

Testing mandatory for rotational workers

Starting Friday, Jan. 15, testing will be mandatory for rotational workers who work outside Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador....

12 January, 2021

Extended Restrictions, Tightened Border Controls

Due to the recent spike in COVID-19 cases in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia is tightening border controls....

08 January, 2021

COVID-19 Vaccine Update

Nova Scotia will receive another shipment of 3,900 doses Pfizer-BioNtech COVID-19 vaccine this week...

21 December, 2020

APPLY NOW: Building Vibrant Communities Grants

Applications are now open for Building Vibrant Communities grants. The grants support community groups that deliver, strengthen, or expand programs that help Nova Scotians living on low incomes....

17 December, 2020

New Holiday Restrictions

Current restrictions in areas of Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) and Hants County are extended, and new restrictions will be in place provincewide over the holidays to curb the spread of COVID-19....

16 December, 2020

Asymptomatic Testing Extended

Nova Scotians with no COVID-19 symptoms have more time to get tested. The deadline to book an appointment has been extended to Friday, Dec. 18....

14 December, 2020

School Holiday Break Extended

Nova Scotia public school students will have an extended holiday break out of an abundance of caution. The last day of classes will be Dec. 18 and classes resume Jan. 11. School-based staff will be returning to schools on Jan. 4 for five days of professional learning. “This...

12 December, 2020

Nova Scotia employment was up 10,000 in November

Nova Scotia employment was up 10,000 to 468,500 in November. This monthly gain was concentrated in full-time employment, which has risen to 383,200 - the highest level of full-time employment on record. "Nova Scotia has recovered 97 per cent of lost employment since last April and this...

04 December, 2020

Restrictions Extended, More Asymptomatic Testing

Original post: https://novascotia.ca/news/release/?id=20201204004 (December 4, 2020 - 2:15 PM) Premier Stephen McNeil and Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Robert Strang announced today, Dec. 4, that the current restrictions in areas of Halifax Regional Municipality and Hants County are extended until at least Dec. 16. They also...

04 December, 2020