[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]But starting July 2, the court said it will further expand in-person hearings to a limited number of trials and preliminary inquiries for accused individuals not in custody, if the hearing can be done safely.“Some hearings may still be delayed as work continues to modify courtrooms and public court spaces,” the court said in a statement.“These modifications are required to adhere to public heath directives and to protect the health and safety of those working in and attending courthouses.”Sheriff Services will be screening people at the entrance to the courthouse to ensure the individual’s presence is required in court and that it is safe for them to attend..

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Nova Scotia child-care centres facing layoffs to stay afloat until September

coronavirus pandemic. Even with provincial funding, which helped facilities reopen on June 15, directors now worry they won’t stay viable until September.Margot Nickerson, an early childhood educator at St.

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N.S. high school students set to graduate, pay tribute to loved ones lost in mass shooting

mass shooting.The graduates of Cobequid Educational Centre (CEC) will be having a drive-thru graduation ceremony on a farm in Upper Onslow, N.S.Emily Tuck, 17, who was killed in the horrific 12-hour shooting spree in Portapique, would have been one of the graduates at the ceremony and is going to be honoured in a tribute video.According to the event’s organizer, Jim Lorraine, who is offering his farm to be used as a site for the ceremony, an image of Tuck will be played on a large screen with her family from Alberta in attendance.Images of Tuck and her friends will be shown on screen, too, in remembrance.Lorraine said he came up with the idea of a drive-thru when he realized that his daughter, Eryn, was not going to get a prom, so he

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Coronavirus: Restaurants now operating at 100 per cent capacity as Nova Scotia continues to reopen

Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil announced on Friday the lifting of further lockdown measures as the province continues to reopen amid the novel coronavirus pandemic. He stated that restaurants and licensed liquor establishments would be able to operate at 100 per cent capacity.

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Despite small population, Nova Scotia accounts for high number of coronavirus charges

COVID-19 has found that Nova Scotia is one of three provinces that led the nation in ticketing.“Actually, per capita, you’re ticketing at a higher rate than Ontario. So, it’s actually an enormous level of enforcement for the population and the public health situation that you’re facing,” said Abby Deshman, the Criminal Justice Program director with the Canadian Civil Liberties Association.According to the report, there were 555 COVID-19 related charges in Nova Scotia.

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Nova Scotia reports no new coronavirus cases Friday

COVID-19, according to the province.The last new case was identified on June 9.There are also no licensed long-term care homes in Nova Scotia with active cases of COVID-19.To date, Nova Scotia has had 52,553 negative test results, 1,061 COVID-19 cases and 63 deaths.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The province said those who have tested positive for the virus range in age from under 10 to over 90.

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N.S. government to announce further reopening measures on Friday

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Strang did not take any questions on his diagnosis, but said the kind of surgery he requires is not yet available in Nova Scotia.Dr. Strang announces he needs to go to New Brunswick tomorrow for a medical procedure.

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Public health advising Kingston nail salon clients to get tested for COVID-19, quarantine

coronavirus outbreak at Binh’s Nail and Spa salon at 500 Gardiners Rd. in Kingston, Ont.The public health unit is asking anyone who may have visited the salon to get tested and to self-isolate.

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Can I go to another province? The latest coronavirus travel restrictions, by region

reopening after months in lockdown due to the novel coronavirus, and that includes an easing of some domestic travel restrictions.The federal government still emphasizes that all non-essential travel outside of Canada must be avoided, but some provinces and territories are beginning to welcome back their Canadian neighbours ⁠— and some are even doing away with the mandatory self-isolation period, making vacation more realistic.For much of the pandemic so far, interprovincial travel in Canada has come with a requirement to self-isolate for 14 days before you can safely move around.This rule is still in place for some provinces, while others ⁠⁠— like Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador ⁠— have

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KFL&A Public Health says COVID-19 related death announced by province is a false positive

3 new cases of COVID-19 in the Kingston region, total now 68 According to provincial data released Thursday, the Kingston region saw it’s first novel coronavirus-related death this week.The online data indicates a woman in her 80s, who tested positive for COVID-19 on June 24, died.The province’s numbers also show that there are five other active cases of COVID-19 in the Kingston region.The KFL&A Public Health COVID-19 database is not showing any deaths, and did not announce a coronavirus-related death on Wednesday when they reported three new cases of the virus in the city.

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Canadians have racked up $13M in coronavirus fines, racial profiling evident: report

COVID-19 offences in what a new report from the Canadian Civil Liberties Association called “an ugly ticketing pandemic” with rampant racial profiling by enforcement officers.In the report released Wednesday entitled “Stay off the Grass: COVID-19 and Law Enforcement in Canada,” the civil rights watchdog found that 10,000 tickets were issued between April 1 and June 15, with the vast majority being handed out in just three provinces: Quebec, Ontario and Nova Scotia.Quebec, which saw the highest number of new coronavirus deaths and infections, saw 6,600 COVID-19-related charges, or nearly 77 per cent of all fines.Fines, snitch lines — Crackdown on coronavirus rule breakers could have consequencesOntario, which was the second hardest hit by

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Nova Scotia to be added as defendant in proposed class action against Northwood

coronavirus pandemic.In a news release Wednesday, Wagners Law Firm said Erica Surette — the proposed class-action plaintiff — intends to add the province as a defendant in the lawsuit, which alleges Northwood breached its legal obligations to its residents due to “inaction and inadequate response to the COVID-19 pandemic.”The notice of intended action — a document that is served to the province in advance of adding it as a defendant in the lawsuit — alleges the province was “negligent in various ways,” which caused or contributed to the unsafe operation of Northwood Halifax.“The allegations relate to inadequate and negligent funding prior to and during the COVID-19 outbreak, notwithstanding known overcrowding issues, apparent need and the

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Patients in Cumberland County, N.S., report health-care issues at border

COVID-19 pandemic doesn’t significantly disrupt appointments for patients who live in border communities, Gradstein said.It was initially a non-issue, she added, as long as people hadn’t tested positive for the virus and didn’t present with symptoms.However, once the border between the two provinces closed, patients were suddenly forced to consider a two-hour trip to Halifax for certain procedures.“People aren’t used to having to plan around that.

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Kingston region public health identifies new case of COVID-19, total now 65

coronavirus in one week.This comes after over a week of being without any active cases in the region. Over the weekend, a hospital worker at Kingston General Hospital was diagnosed with the disease.

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Province reports one new case of COVID-19 in Moncton

coronavirus in the Moncton area.The case is an individual in their 50s and is travel-related. The person has been self-isolating and there were no close contacts.Since Monday, eight people have recovered.

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Campbellton hospital to resume its emergency department this week

Vitalité confirmed that the doctor at the centre of the new coronavirus outbreak in northern New Brunswick worked at the hospital.The emergency department then reopened June 5, but as the outbreak spread, the hospital quickly shut down again June 13.According to a Vitalité press release, mass testing of employees has been in progress since that date. The hospital currently has 154 beds with a 52 per cent bed occupancy rate.

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Coronavirus: Nova Scotia goes two straight weeks with no new cases

coronavirus.In a news release, the province said no new cases were identified on Monday. The last new case was identified on June 9.“We have gone two weeks without a new case of COVID-19 and that is because of the efforts of Nova Scotians,” said Premier Stephen McNeil.“But we can’t get complacent.

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Plastic bags make a comeback in Nova Scotia during first wave of coronavirus pandemic

COVID-19 hit different provinces across Canada, retailers, in particular grocery stores, scrambled to follow public health guidelines to make their stores as safe as possible.Part of that response included the resurgence of disposable plastic bags.In Nova Scotia, some grocery retailers prohibited some customers from bringing in reusable cloth bags. Jim Cormier with the Retail Council of Canada says the goal of that decision was to make customers feel safe.“Not all of them (grocer retailers) brought back single-use plastics but a lot of them did, just to ensure that there was an alternative there if customers were uncomfortable with using reusable bags during the course of the pandemic,” Cormier said.

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Calls from Nova Scotia tourism industry to relax rules around provincial borders

coronavirus. Once running again, the amphibious bus tour will be one of just a handful of tours being operated by Ambassatours this year.

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Nova Scotia reports 0 active coronavirus cases

coronavirus.Monday marks the first day without any active cases in the province since the virus broke out March 19.Nova Scotia also reports one new death related to COVID-19.A man in his 60s died several weeks ago, but his death was under investigation to determine if COVID-19 was a factor. He also had underlying medical conditions.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]“My thoughts are with this individual’s family and loved ones who are grieving these last few days and weeks,” Premier Stephen McNeil said in a press release.

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New Brunswick reports no new coronavirus cases as 27 active cases remain

COVID-19 cases Monday, with 173 new negative tests.The total number of confirmed cases in the province remains 164, according to a news release.There have been 135 recoveries, including 14 related to the outbreak in the Campbellton region. There have been two deaths in the province from complications related to the virus.Currently, two patients are hospitalized and one is in intensive care.As of Monday, 40,663 tests have been conducted.

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Halifax care home hit hard by COVID-19 enjoys classic car rally on Father’s Day

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]“There’s usually five shows in the province on Father’s Day and there’s none today,” said Jane Power, a member of the Halifax Antique Car Club and co-organizer of the event.“We want to drive.

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Germany fears huge coronavirus second wave as 'R' rate rockets from 1.79 to 2.88

coronavirus reproduction rate in Germany has jumped to 2.88 from 1.79 in a day, sparking fears the country could be heading for a huge second wave.

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Coronavirus: Nova Scotia marks 12 straight days with no new cases

coronavirus cases.In a news release Sunday, the provincial government said no new cases were identified on Saturday. The last new case was noted on June 9.There is currently one active case of COVID-19 in Nova Scotia.There are no licensed long-term care homes in Nova Scotia with active cases of COVID-19.“I hope Nova Scotians were able to reconnect with their loved ones and enjoy the outdoors this weekend,” said Premier Stephen McNeil in a statement.

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Chocolate Lake resident wants warning signs installed at all entrance ways to beach

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]In 2018, a 28-year-old man from Toronto also drowned in the lake after falling off his flotation device.

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Nova Scotia reports no new coronavirus cases for the 11th day

COVID-19, with only one active case remaining as of Saturday.The last new case was identified on June 9, according to the province.“As we head into the official start of summer with another straight day of no new cases of COVID-19, I want to congratulate the many graduates who are finding new ways to celebrate this year,” said Premier Stephen McNeil, in a press release.“Please enjoy this important time with your friends and family responsibly.

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Pathways to Shipbuilding program brings jobs offer for 20 African Nova Scotian youth

pic.twitter.com/mNQJJLirlc— Jesse Thomas (@jessethomas21) June 19, 2020Now they’re ready to start their careers.“I’ve been thinking about that a lot because I left high school and came right to the program and now I’m here so, the next time I’m back I’m going to be starting my life here, it’s exciting,” said Ruqaiyah Abdu-Allah, a 20-year-old who grew up in Halifax.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Irving Shipbuilding president Kevin McCoy said they are proud to partner with the program, which in the past has helped introduce women into the shipbuilding trade.McCoy says the opportunity to tap into underrepresented groups like women and people of colour helps the company build better ships.

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Coronavirus: Person among latest confirmed Manitoba cases had been to rural restaurant

COVID-19 attended a restaurant in Blumenort, Man., while symptomatic.Two new cases were announced Friday afternoon — a man and woman in their 50s from the Southern Health Region.Officials say one of those people was in JT’s Store and Diner, at 40 Penner Dr., in Blumenort on June 10 at approximately 6 p.m. The health authority usually announces the newest cases early in the day, but says in a release it’s sharing the information now to “ensure people are aware and know to seek testing if symptoms develop.”Early Friday, Manitoba Health advised of only one new case.

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StFX to hold most classes in person in upcoming fall semester

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]StFX also announced that all domestic students, living on or off-campus, who are coming from outside of Nova Scotia will be required to self-isolate for 14 days. “This requirement may be altered in the coming weeks but remains the standard of practice today.”Students planning to live in residence and travelling from out of province will be contacted in July by university housing to schedule their arrival time on Aug.

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Kingston medical officer of health says opening economy a ‘celebration’ of COVID-19 progress

coronavirus, but they shouldn’t be afraid of the the economy opening up, or of local tourism.“Within Canada now, our risk is exceptionally low and we should celebrate some of the progress we’ve made. And clearly, opening the economy is a celebration of that,” Dr.

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Nova Scotia reports no new coronavirus cases Friday, active cases drop to 1

COVID-19 in Nova Scotia, with only one active case remaining, according to the government.The province said in a statement that the last new case was identified on June 9.“I’m very encouraged by our progress. We’ve achieved this because Nova Scotians have taken this virus seriously and followed public health protocols and advice,” said Premier Stephen McNeil in a press release.“Please enjoy this beautiful weather and time with your friends and family responsibly.

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Nova Scotia opposition parties call on McNeil government to reopen committee meetings

coronavirus pandemic, there is a call from opposition leaders for the government to get back to business as well.Both NDP Leader Gary Burrill and PC Leader Tim Houston are calling on the McNeil government to bring back legislative committee meetings but for now, the government doesn’t appear interested in doing so, rather focusing its attention on managing the public health crisis. “This is the time that opposition should be able to ask questions, the media should be able to ask questions, and Nova Scotians’ voices should be heard,” said Houston.The Tory leader says he wrote a letter to the province’s chief medical officer of health detailing a plan to safely reopen the legislature, only to receive a letter back from Dr.

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Bursting the bubble: Gatherings of up to 50 now allowed in Nova Scotia

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]“It’s important that we all continue physical distancing as much as possible, good hand hygiene, cough etiquette, staying home if you’re sick and making informed decisions about the groups and activities we choose to join.”Also effective Thursday, playgrounds can start reopening. Municipalities and other owners of playgrounds will need time to prepare them for reopening so Nova Scotians should not expect them to be open immediately.For the ninth day in a row, Nova Scotia is reporting no new cases of COVID-19.

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Nova Scotia reports no new coronavirus cases Thursday

coronavirus as of Thursday, with only two active cases remaining.According to the province, the last new case was identified on June 9.The province also noted in a statement that there are no licensed long-term care homes in Nova Scotia with active cases of COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]To date, Nova Scotia has had 50,240 negative test results, 1,061 positive cases, 62 deaths and two active cases.Those diagnosed with COVID-19 in the province range in age from under 10 to over 90.

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N.S. reports no new coronavirus cases in over a week, 2 active cases remain

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]“As the weather gets nicer, I encourage everyone to get outside and experience all that our province has to offer. But please continue to take care, be safe and follow public health advice and rules.”According to the province, there remain only two active cases in Nova Scotia.To date, Nova Scotia has 49,775 negative test results, 1,061 positive COVID-19 cases, 62 deaths and two active COVID-19 cases.Cases range in age from under 10 to over 90.

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OTTAWA -- For the first time since late March, there are no new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa.

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86 active cases of coronavirus remain in Waterloo Region

coronavirus since it last provided an update on Monday, bringing the total number of cases to 1,220.The rolling seven-day average for the area falls to 5.3 new cases per day. Another 10 residents in the region have been cleared of the virus, lifting the total number of resolved cases to 1,020.Waterloo Public Health says the region now has 86 active cases, including 11 people who remain hospitalized.The death toll in the region remains at 115, including 95 residents of long-term care or retirement facilities.

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Coronavirus: Winnipeg Transit Union calls for return to full service

Phase 3 of its reopening plan.In a statement Tuesday, the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1505 says the current level of service doesn’t allow for safe physical distancing, nor does it meet the needs of riders who are returning to work.

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COVID-19: Calgary Sikh temple ready to welcome back weddings as Stage 2 allows for more guests

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ALS Canada’s biggest annual fundraiser goes virtual on June 21

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]“We do not know exactly why someone does get ALS,” says Paula Aceto, fundraising specialist for the ALS Society of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.

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One week straight with no new coronavirus cases in Nova Scotia

coronavirus reported in Nova Scotia.In a news release, the province said the QEII Health Sciences Centre’s microbiology lab completed 355 Nova Scotia tests on Monday.The last positive case was reported on June 9.“Each and every Nova Scotian has made sacrifices to get us to this place,” said Premier Stephen McNeil in a statement.“And while we can all be pleased with our progress, it’s vital we remain vigilant.

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NSLC sees growth in sales amid coronavirus pandemic

coronavirus pandemic. The corporation says there were two million cannabis transactions the fiscal year of April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2020, with an average dollar value of $34.74.Total sales were up 9.7 per cent to $726 million with $655.1 million in beverage alcohol sales and $71 million in recreational cannabis sales.According to the corporation, Nova Scotia ready-to-drink products experienced an extremely strong year, with sales increasing by 101.4 per cent to $16 million.

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8 new coronavirus cases in Waterloo as total cases reach 1,218

coronavirus since it last provided an update on Monday, bringing the total number of cases to 1,218.This increases the rolling seven-day average to six new cases per day.In addition, four more residents in the region have been cleared of the virus, pushing the total number of resolved cases to 1,010. Waterloo Public Health says the region now has 93 active cases, including 11 people who remain hospitalized.The death toll in the region remains at 115, including 95 residents of long-term care or retirement facilities.There have now been 23,459 coronavirus tests conducted in Waterloo Region, just 172 more than Friday’s update.

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Quebec education minister announces back-to-school plan for fall

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Dr. Horacio Arruda, Quebec’s director of public health, said during the press conference that in some circumstances where people don’t frequently circulate or speak to each other, such as in movie theatres, physical distancing will be reduced to 1.5 metres.Gatherings inside private homes, however, are still restricted to 10 people from a maximum of three households.

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Quebec education minister announces back-to-school plan for fall

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Quebec education minister to announce back-to-school plan for fall

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Nova Scotia long-term care homes get creative in preparation for visits to resume this week

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]As it stands, there are only three active cases of COVID-19 in the province, none of which are in long-term care homes.The Oakwood Terrace Nursing Home in Dartmouth is also taking a creative approach to welcoming back visitors. The facility has ordered a large, marquis-style tent that it will pitch in the gardens, meaning visits can take place rain or shine.

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Coronavirus: No new cases reported in Nova Scotia for six days straight

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The province says individual facilities will communicate directly with residents and their families to arrange visits.“COVID-19 has been hardest on seniors and those with disabilities living in nursing and special care homes. It has been lonely and difficult, but it has been necessary,” said Premier Stephen McNeil in a statement.“I understand it is not the long-awaited hug you have been craving, but sitting in the fresh air for a visit with a loved one is a good first step.

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N.S. municipality tests viability of four-day work week after coronavirus reorganization

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Carroll says the change will see about 60 municipal employees work the same number of hours over a condensed work week, with either Monday or Friday off.He says the move will allow municipal offices to stay open five days a week to serve the public, while giving employees flexibility and more time to deal with family life.Carroll says the pilot project will be evaluated by the end of January and a decision will be made on whether to make the change permanent.This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 15, 2020.

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