"The case count is a little higher today but it's good to see that none of the new cases are from unknown sources," said Premier Iain Rankin in Saturday’s media release from the province. "These numbers reinforce the importance of being tested and continuing adherence to public health guidelines."
A spokesperson for the school board says it happened Thursday afternoon, on a section of the Halifax Common across from the school. The school became aware of the incident on Friday, and contacted police.
In an email, a spokesperson for the Halifax Regional Police confirmed to CTV News that those who tested positive were police officers, not civilian employees.
The RCMP in Springhill, N.S. has issued an update, saying the person of interest who allegedly offered a ride to two teen girls in Springhill, N.S. has been found, and there was no criminality.
The low number of COVID-19 cases in Nova Scotia led to a rollback of month-long restrictions put in place for several counties including Halifax just last week. While the reversal is frustrating for some, others see the pivot as just part of the pain of this pandemic.
New Brunswick's child and youth advocate is promising a thorough review of mental health crisis care in the province and to issue a public report by July.
Director Phil Comeau says he's surprised to see how connected the descendants of Acadian settlers are to their heritage -- no matter where they live on this earth.
The province's Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, says the case involves a man in his 50s and is a close contact to a previously announced infection.
Students at Dalhousie University in Halifax say they're fed-up and frustrated as the university looks at increasing tuition for the next academic year.
Nova Scotia Premier Iain Rankin says his government is addressing a "legacy of systemic racism" by setting aside $3 million to help accelerate the process of awarding land titles in historically African Nova Scotian communities.
New Brunswick Health continues to identify potential COVID-19 exposures throughout the province. CTV News has compiled a list of the latest exposures in New Brunswick.
Nova Scotia Health continues to identify potential COVID-19 exposures throughout the province. CTV News has compiled a list of the latest exposures in Nova Scotia.
Atlantic.CTVNews.ca has everything you need to know about receiving a COVID-19 vaccine in Atlantic Canada, including locations, how to register, and who is next in line.
Dean Smith is a lawyer by trade, coaches both of his sons' hockey teams, sits on a diversity panel for Hockey Nova Scotia, and is a leader of the Black Ice initiative.
A Cape Breton cat has gone from feral -- to famous. Kevin has thousands of followers on Instagram and he uses his celebrity to help his feline friends.
Dog lovers enjoy getting outside and taking their pets for a walk, but did you ever consider hooking a cart to your pet? That's called drafting, and it's about the most fun you can have on four legs and two wheels and it involves canines carting around 40 pounds -- for sport.
If you’ve ever dreamed of owning your very own ‘leg lamp’ from A Christmas Story, or a Humpty Dumpty costume from Shrek the Musical, Halifax’s Neptune Theatre has a deal for you.
In the midst of the global pandemic, the comparatively low number of COVID-19 cases in Nova Scotia is helping attract film production to the province, according to Screen Nova Scotia.
An Ontario driver said she's been left traumatized and fearing for her safety after her Hyundai SUV randomly slammed on the brakes on its own multiple times.
It’s been a challenging and emotional three-year process for a Calgary couple to adopt their baby internationally during the pandemic and they say there are more hurdles to face.
There's a possibility that British Columbians could be living in a "post-pandemic world" by the summer if things go according to plan, Dr. Bonnie Henry said Thursday.
After more than 27,000 campsite reservations were made through the Alberta Parks website in just over 24 hours, there are rumours of an illicit trade taking place.
Profits of unscrupulous thieves who are running a fake taxi scam are adding up to huge amounts, say more victims who are coming forward to CTV News Toronto.
An Ontario zoo is being called the worst place for elephants in North America due to practices that are allegedly killing and harming the animals, a new report by an international animal rights organization has found.
As countries continue to vaccinate larger segments of their populations, federal Health Minister Patty Hajdu says that discussions about introducing some form of vaccine passport are 'very live' among the G7 countries.
Police in Myanmar's ancient former capital, Bagan, opened fire Sunday on demonstrators protesting last month's military takeover, wounding several people, according to witness accounts and videos on social media.
The economic and life disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has prompted some recent immigrants to leave Canada and return to their countries of origin, where they have more social and family connections.
Jan Blachowicz defended his UFC light heavyweight title with a unanimous decision over the previously unbeaten Adesanya at UFC 259 on Saturday night, thwarting the reigning middleweight champ's bid to claim a second belt.
Sunday night's airing of a two-hour special on Harry and Meghan hosted by Oprah Winfrey will provide the first, and unprecedented, peek into the couple's departure from royal duties and the strains it has placed on them.
Swiss voters delivered their verdict Sunday on a proposal to ban face coverings, both the niqabs and burqas worn by a few Muslim women in the country and the ski masks and bandannas used by protesters. A projection after polls closed pointed to a very close result.
Israel reopened most of its economy Sunday as part of its final phase of lifting coronavirus lockdown restrictions, some of them in place since September.
