Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer of health, Dr. Robert Strang, said the province is working on a plan to safely and slowly lift public health restrictions.

He said people are hearing that other provinces, like New Brunswick, are moving to lift restrictions, and he wanted to remind them that the pandemic is not playing out across the country in the same way. “We need to look on local data,” Strang said. [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] “It’s important for Nova Scotians to understand that this will be a very phased, deliberate and slow process…to minimize the chance of having to tighten things back again.” Strang also pointed out that as the province starts lifting restrictions, people will still

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Nova Scotia shooting victim’s widower launches class-action lawsuit against killer’s estate

The widower of one of the 22 people killed in Canada’s worst-ever mass shooting has launched a class-action lawsuit against the gunman’s estate.

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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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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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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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Coronavirus: What’s open, what’s closed in Halifax area under eased public health restrictions

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

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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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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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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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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

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

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

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Nova Scotia brothers get homeschooled in home economics during coronavirus pandemic

While kids across the country sit at kitchen tables trying to learn reading, writing and arithmetic guided by their parents, the Wood brothers in Port Hawkesbury, N.S., are getting schooled by their parents in good old-fashioned home economics.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Nova Scotia announces 20 new cases, 1 new death

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Coronavirus: Nova Scotia announces 20 new cases, additional death at Northwood

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Nova Scotia gunman was involved in several disputes before shooting, RCMP says

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