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More Nova Scotians now able to move up second dose of COVID-19 vaccine

More Nova Scotians are now able to book an appointment to receive their second dose of COVID-19 vaccine earlier than originally scheduled.

Jennifer Buffet, a pharmacist in Halifax, prepares a dose of COVID-19 vaccine. (Photo via Communications Nova Scotia)

Family of Halifax area teen who died of meningitis deserves answers: minister

Nova Scotia's health minister says the Halifax-area family of a 19-year-old who recently died of meningitis has a right to answers about the treatment their son received from the health system.

Health Minister Zach Churchill responds to question dealing with the province's Emergency Health System in Halifax on Monday, March 8, 2021. A report, completed by consultants Fitch and Associates to review the current Nova Scotia emergency medical services model, made 68 recommendations to improve the service. (The CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan)

New Brunswick speeding up appointments for second doses of COVID-19 vaccine

Anyone in New Brunswick who received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine before May 1 can now book an appointment for their second dose.

Earlier Wednesday, Health Canada declared the new inoculation from U.S. biotech firm Moderna safe for use. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Halifax lands funding for new zero emission transit ferry route

The Halifax Regional Municipality is getting a new ferry route that will run from Bedford, N.S. to downtown Halifax and will be in the first zero-emission ferry in Nova Scotia.

Nova Scotia reports 14 new COVID-19 cases Thursday; moves up second doses

Nova Scotia is reporting 14 new COVID-19 cases and nine recoveries on Thursday, as the province announces plans to move up second doses.

Nova Scotia's premier noncommittal on $25-million investment in affordable housing

Nova Scotia Premier Iain Rankin is holding off for now on approving $25 million a commission has called for to quickly address some affordable housing needs.

Interim report demands more crisis training, education and treatment, following suicide of Fredericton teen

The child and youth advocate office in New Brunswick has released an interim report that looks into youth mental health services in the province following the suicide of Fredericton teen Lexi Daken.

People who live near Grand Lake, N.S. want answers on safety of water

People who live on Grand Lake outside Halifax want more information from the province about the blue-green algae contamination in the water and the health risks associated with it.

mRNA vaccine now preferred as second dose following AstraZeneca shot: NACI

The National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) is now recommending that people who received a first dose of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine receive a second dose of an mRNA vaccine, such as Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna.

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Restrictions at U.S. border to remain in place until end of July, Blair says

Travel restrictions at the Canada-U.S. border will remain in place for at least another month.

Canadian and American flags fly near the Ambassador Bridge at the Canada-USA border crossing in Windsor, Ont. on Saturday, March 21, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Rob Gurdebeke

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BREAKING | Manitoba homicide suspect Eric Wildman arrested in Ontario

Manitoba RCMP said they have arrested homicide suspect Eric Wildman early Friday morning in Belleville, Ont., after an intense manhunt that lasted more than a week.

mRNA vaccine now preferred as second dose following AstraZeneca shot: NACI

NACI advice to mix vaccines gets varied reaction from AstraZeneca double-dosers

On June 1, NACI had said AstraZeneca recipients 'could' get Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna for their second shot if they wanted, but on Thursday it went further to say an mRNA vaccine was the 'preferred' choice.

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