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N.S. reports 72nd COVID-19 related death; 117 new infections Friday

Nova Scotia announced its 72nd COVID-19 related death on Friday involving an individual in their 80s.

Nova Scotia health officials say they are concerned with the growing number of hospitalizations in the province due to COVID-19. (Photo courtesy: Communications Nova Scotia)

N.S. government granted injunction to stop anti-mask, anti-lockdown protests

Premier Iain Rankin says he sought a court injunction to halt plans for an anti-mask rally scheduled to take place on Citadel Hill on Saturday.

Halifax police have issued a statement in response to questions from the public about a ‘Freedom Rally’ that was held Saturday in downtown Halifax. (Photo courtesy: Richard Forrest)

Health officials in New Brunswick report five new cases of COVID-19

Health officials in New Brunswick are reporting five new cases of COVID-19 today, all among people under the age of 40.

In total, there are 35 active cases of COVID-19 in New Brunswick, 13 in Nova Scotia, three in Newfoundland and Labrador, and none on Prince Edward Island.

Nova Scotians aged 35 to 39 now eligible for Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 vaccines

Nova Scotians aged 35 to 39 are now eligible to book appointments for the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines.

P.E.I. reports two new cases of COVID-19, one connected to daycare case

Prince Edward Island is reporting two new cases of COVID-19 Friday, including one related to the case at a Charlottetown daycare centre.

Man facing several charges after weapons, drugs seized from multiple locations in Dartmouth, N.S.

A 26-year-old man is facing several weapons and drugs related charges following a number of searches conducted in Dartmouth, N.S. on Thursday.

Downtown Halifax business fined for operating against regulations

Police have charged a business in downtown Halifax for allegedly failing to follow regulations in the Health Protection Act.

Man charged with second-degree murder in Dartmouth shooting: Halifax Regional Police

Police in Halifax have charged a man in relation to a shooting at Alderney Landing in Dartmouth on Wednesday evening.

Shooting in Bedford, N.S. leaves man with life-threatening injuries

A man has life-threatening injuries after he was shot in Bedford, N.S. Thursday night.

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Canadians can look forward to small, outdoor summer gatherings if vaccine targets are met: officials

The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has issued preliminary guidelines detailing what Canadians can expect to do this summer and fall with fewer pandemic restrictions, all dependent on whether the country can meet its vaccine targets.

Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam provides an update on the COVID-19 pandemic in Ottawa on Friday, Jan. 8, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

N.S. government granted injunction to stop anti-mask, anti-lockdown protests

Premier Iain Rankin says he sought a court injunction to halt plans for an anti-mask rally scheduled to take place on Citadel Hill on Saturday.

Israel pounds Gaza to curb Palestinian militants but rockets still fly

Israel pummeled Gaza with artillery fire and air strikes on Friday as it targeted Palestinian militant tunnels to try to stop persistent rocket attacks on Israeli towns.

Time to reopen the Canada-U.S. border? Congressman says new CDC guidance makes it a clear yes

A U.S. lawmaker who has made a political crusade out of getting the border with Canada reopened is once again pressing his case with U.S. President Joe Biden.

Modelling data shows Manitoba COVID-19 case numbers exceed extreme scenario

Long called for COVID-19 modelling data shows Manitoba's daily COVID-19 case numbers are exceeding an extreme and worst-case scenario, leading the province on a similar path as it was in the second wave.