Thousands of pediatric vaccines administered in N.B.; 124th death related to COVID-19 reported Monday
Nearly 3,000 New Brunswick children aged five to 11 have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine as of Monday.
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N.S. reports two new deaths related to COVID-19; 59 new infections over the weekend
Nova Scotia is reporting two new deaths related to COVID-19 on Monday.
RCMP confirm all 22 victims of 2020 mass killing were firearm-related homicides
Nova Scotia RCMP confirmed to The Canadian Press Monday that all 22 victims of the April 2020 mass killing in the province were shot.
N.S. residents prepare for more rain as they continue cleanup from last week's storm
With more rain in the forecast for Nova Scotia, the fear of water levels rising is top of mind for many.
COVID-19 vaccination mandate deadline approaching for N.S.'s public sector workers
All provincial employees and those who fall under Nova Scotia’s COVID-19 vaccination mandate are required to have at least one dose of vaccine by Tuesday, Nov. 30.
WHO warns that new virus variant poses 'very high' risk
The World Health Organization says the global risk from the Omicron variant of the coronavirus is 'very high' based on early evidence, and it could lead to surges with 'severe consequences.'
Judge finds 12 inmates accused in attack at N.S. jail guilty of aggravated assault
A Nova Scotia Supreme Court judge found 12 inmates guilty of aggravated assault on Monday in connection with a brutal attack inside a Halifax jail, saying there was an orchestrated plan to harm a newly arrived prisoner.
Dartmouth, N.S. community members to discuss modular housing plans for homeless
An information meeting is scheduled at the Dartmouth Zatzman Sportsplex Monday night to discuss the modular housing units that will soon be set up in downtown Dartmouth to assist the homeless.
More rain heading for southwestern Newfoundland less than a week after damaging storm
Environment Canada is forecasting more rain for southwestern Newfoundland, an area still mopping up from a massive storm last week that damaged sections of a main highway.
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First cases of Omicron COVID-19 variant detected in Canada: What we know
Officials have confirmed the first cases detected in Canada of the Omicron COVID-19 variant in Ottawa, Ont., amid warnings that it remains unclear just how transmissible and severe infection by the highly-mutated variant might be.
WHO warns that new virus variant poses 'very high' risk
The World Health Organization says the global risk from the Omicron variant of the coronavirus is 'very high' based on early evidence, and it could lead to surges with 'severe consequences.'
Traveller from Canada to Hong Kong confirmed with Omicron variant
A fully vaccinated 62-year-old male who travelled from Canada to Hong Kong is confirmed to be the second case of the COVID-19 Omicron variant identified by authorities there, according to Hong Kong’s Department of Health.
Canadians stuck in South Africa amid Omicron scramble to find flights home
Canadians currently stuck in South Africa are running out of options as they navigate confusing travel rules to come home.
156 travellers quarantining, no Omicron cases yet but 'very likely' to reach Alberta: Hinshaw
More than 150 people who returned to Alberta from southern Africa are quarantining as concerns over the Omicron variant grow.
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