As a new reduction in Halifax Transit service comes into effect, the union representing the area’s transit workers says anxiety among bus drivers has reached an all-time high.

Since the start of the COVID-19 outbreak in Nova Scotia, the public transit provider has gradually scaled back service to prevent the spread of the deadly virus.

The head of the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 508 says the changes — combined with fewer operators available to accommodate them — have brought “unprecedented” stress and distraction to drivers. “This is the worst I’ve ever seen this membership.

I’ve been here 22 years and their president for over 10,” president Ken Wilson told Global News. “They’re anxious, they’re worried about their families and their

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Nova Scotia food banks see more demand and more support

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Coronavirus: 3 more deaths reported at Northwood, 4 new cases across province

Nova Scotia is reporting three more deaths connected to the novel coronavirus at Northwood Manor in Halifax and an additional four new cases across the province.

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COVID-19 forces Halifax council to make severe budget cuts during economic downturn

The 2020-21 Halifax Regional Municipality budget was all set for a final vote of approval in March but then the COVID-19 pandemic hit Nova Scotia.

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‘Level of anxiety really high’: Lobster season to start Friday for some Maritimers

Following a two week delay, the lobster spring season for many fishermen in the Maritimes is only days away. But as a result of COVID-19’s impact on the industry, there’s heightened anxiety and many questions about how the season will go.

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Parts of Nova Scotia with fewer cases of COVID-19 may reopen earlier

While the province isn’t reopening its economy quite yet, Premier McNeil says they are looking into opening only certain industries earlier, and in parts with fewer cases of the coronavirus. Alicia Draus reports.

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Coronavirus: 1 new case identified in Nova Scotia for 2nd day in a row

Just one new case of the novel coronavirus has been identified in Nova Scotia for the second day straight.

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Coronavirus: Nova Scotia jury trials suspended until at least September

The chief justice of the Nova Scotia Supreme Court has extended the suspension of all jury trials in the province until Sept. 8, 2020.

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Coronavirus: Nova Scotia reports additional death at Northwood, just 1 more case across province

Nova Scotia is reporting one more death connected to the novel coronavirus at Northwood Manor in Halifax and only one new case across the province.

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Maritime drag performers go virtual to share and connect during COVID-19

As the novel coronavirus pandemic makes its way through the Maritimes, members of the queer community are coming up with creative ways to stay connected, share their talents and ensure the show does indeed go on.

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‘The cause is too important’: Family and friends of Tanya Brooks celebrate her life online

Mother’s Day has always been difficult for Vanessa Brooks. It often coincides with the day she lost her sister, Tanya Brooks, a bright mother of five from the Millbrook First Nation in Nova Scotia.

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Coronavirus: 7 new cases identified in Nova Scotia, precautionary reminder for Mother’s Day

As of Sunday, Nova Scotia has confirmed seven new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases to 1,018.

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Snowbirds resume cross-country salute after weather delay in Ontario

TORONTO — The Snowbirds have resumed their cross-country salute to Canadians helping fight the spread of COVID-19 after wintry weather forced them to hold Saturday.

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Coronavirus outbreak: New research underway to screen for stress, burnout in Nova Scotia health-care workers

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues in Nova Scotia, a team of researchers is developing a screening tool to detect early signs of burnout in health-care workers.

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Coronavirus: New research underway to screen for stress, burnout in Nova Scotia health-care workers

As the novel coronavirus pandemic sweeps Nova Scotia, a team of researchers is developing a screening tool to identify burnout in health-care workers tackling the crisis on the front lines.

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Nova Scotia sees 21 COVID-19 patients recover as Northwood reports 1 death

Nova Scotia announced on Saturday that 21 patients diagnosed with COVID-19 recovered from the disease even as Halifax’s Northwood Manor saw an additional person die.

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Snowbirds scrap Saturday flyover in southern Ontario due to snow

TORONTO — Poor visibility from winter-like weather has put a halt on the Snowbirds aerobatics team’s plans to fly over southern Ontario today.

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Halifax police haven’t handed out a ticket for breaking COVID-19 restrictions since Monday

Halifax has a small reason to celebrate on Friday, as the municipal police force announced officers had not issued a single ticket for violating the province’s COVID-19 restrictions since their last update Monday.

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Coronavirus: Nova Scotia reports 2 more deaths at Northwood, just 1 new case

Nova Scotia is reporting two more deaths connected to the novel coronavirus at Northwood Manor in Halifax and just one new case across the province.

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Nova Scotia to provide cash bonus for front-line health-care workers

The majority of health-care workers on the front lines of the coronavirus crisis did not initially qualify for the federal top-up program, according to the government of Nova Scotia, until now.

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Reopening Nova Scotia’s economy will come in phases, province says

On Friday, Nova Scotia began to ease some of the restrictions put in place in March when the province declared a state of emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Coronavirus: Nova Scotia reports 3 more deaths at Northwood, 9 new cases

Nova Scotia confirmed three additional deaths related to COVID-19 on Thursday, bringing the total number of deaths in the province to 44.

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Premier McNeil addresses Northwood outbreak in one-on-one interview

Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil joins Sarah Ritchie to discuss the government’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak at Northwood Manor, last month’s mass shooting and more.

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Coronavirus: Nova Scotia reports 7 new cases as total nears 1,000

Nova Scotia reported seven new cases of the novel coronavirus on Wednesday and no new deaths.

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More than 2,100 surgeries suspended in Nova Scotia amid COVID-19 pandemic

Since the COVID-19 outbreak reached Nova Scotia, non-urgent medical procedures have been put on hold because of the pandemic.

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Nova Scotia agrifood groups hail federal support package as a good first step

Nova Scotia agrifood stakeholders are welcoming a $252-million federal support package as a good first step in bailing them out of trouble during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Drive-thru COVID-19 testing site opens in Dartmouth, N.S.

Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, people in Nova Scotia have been asked to call 811 if they have two or more of the common COVID-19 symptoms, which include, fever, new or worsening cough, sore throat, runny nose and headache.

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Coronavirus: Nova Scotia reports 3 more deaths at Northwood, 6 new cases

Nova Scotia has reported three more deaths connected to the novel coronavirus at Northwood Manor in Halifax, bringing the facility’s death toll to 35 and the province’s to 41.

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Despite Nova Scotia announcing it would be easing off some of its strict preventive measures amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, there are still places in the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) where you aren’t allowed to go.

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Classified Delivers ‘Good News’ With Music Video Featuring Breagh Isabel

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At 100, ‘super nanny Kay’ Murphy beats COVID-19 at Halifax care home

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Nova Scotia inn owners call for grants, extended subsidies and tax relief

Nova Scotia’s inns are struggling to stay afloat after getting no reservations, only cancellations.

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Global reporter goes out to see how people in Nova Scotia reacting to loosened restrictions

On Friday, municipal and provincials parks, which were closed due to COVID-19, re-opened. Global’s Ashley Field was out and about to talk to people about the changes.

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Another employee tests positive for coronavirus at Burnside transit garage

Five Halifax Transit employees have now tested positive for the novel coronavirus, according to the head of the Amalgamated Transit Union.

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Nova Scotia confirms 1 new coronavirus-related death, 14 new cases

Nova Scotia confirmed one more death related to the novel coronavirus disease on Monday, bringing the total number of deaths in the province to 38.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Snowbirds conduct flyover in Nova Scotia to pay tribute to shooting victims, Canadians battling COVID-19

The Snowbirds aerobatics squadron flew over parts of Nova Scotia, including Halifax, Dartmouth and Portapique on Sunday as part of their “Operation Inspiration” tour.

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Coronavirus: 6 more deaths at Northwood, 8 new cases confirmed in Nova Scotia

As of Sunday, Nova Scotia confirmed six additional deaths related to COVID-19, bringing the total number of deaths in the province to 37.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Snowbirds open ‘Operation Inspiration’ national tour with flyover in New Brunswick

The Snowbirds aerobatics squadron flew over Fredericton and Saint John, N.B.

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Snowbirds fly over New Brunswick as kickoff to national tour to boost morale

The sound of the Canadian Armed Forces flight demonstration team — the Snowbirds — on Sunday in Saint John brought a lot of memories to Nancy Craig who grew up at Canadian Forces Base in Greenwood, N.S.

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31st death due to coronavirus confirmed in Nova Scotia, 4 new cases reported

Nova Scotia announced Saturday two news deaths related to COVID-19, bringing the total number of fatalities in the province to 31.

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Snowbirds launch national tour in the Maritimes on Sunday to honour helicopter crash, shooting victims

The Snowbirds military aerobatics team will begin its cross-country tour on Sunday as the team conducts a series of flyovers in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.

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Halifax Public Gardens now open, physical distance and gathering rules still apply

The Halifax Public Gardens are now open to the public as part of the Nova Scotia government’s decision to relax coronavirus public health measures.

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Nova Scotia relaxes COVID-19 restrictions

Nova Scotia has relaxed some of the restrictions it put in place to combat the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. Alicia Draus reports.

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As Halifax works to reopen more than 900 parks, sports courts will remain closed

Halifax is asking for residents to be patient as staff work to reopen more than 900 parks and 425 km of trails in order to comply with Nova Scotia’s decision to relax coronavirus public safety measures.

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Nova Scotia extends coronavirus state of emergency until May 17

Nova Scotia is once again extending the state of emergency it declared in response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

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Mobile coronavirus health team testing every homeless shelter in Halifax after case identified

All homeless shelters in Halifax and those in the province of Nova Scotia will be targeted for coronavirus testing, health officials say.

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Nova Scotia reports 12 new cases of coronavirus Thursday

Nova Scotia has reported 12 new cases of the coronavirus in the province on Thursday.

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Famous Halifax boat builder dies at Northwood due to COVID-19

Founder of Rosborough Boats of Halifax, N.S., James Doug Rosborough, passed away in Northwood April 23 due to COVID-19 complications, according to his company’s website.

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Nova Scotia couples teaching their kids some life skills during COVID-19

As many parents across the country struggle to find ways to effectively home school their kids, a Nova Scotia couple thinks this is the perfect time to teach their kids home economics. Shelley Steeves has more.

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