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13.04.2022 / 08:03

Fatal Peggy’s Cove accident after two men slip on black rocks

Nova Scotia RCMP say one man who was pulled from the waters around Peggy’s Cove has died and another taken out of the ocean has suffered life-threatening injuries. Alexa MacLean reports.

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N.S. top doc says COVID-19 situation ‘concerning’ but mandates no longer needed

Nova Scotia’s top doctor says it’s up to citizens when it comes to protecting one another during the latest wave of COVID-19. Although case numbers and hospitalizations are rising, Dr.

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Group of Halifax home buyers say builder isn’t responding to their calls

A Halifax realtor and group of home buyers are worried they won’t be able to move into their newly-built homes as planned. Their homes are far from completed and the buyers say the builder isn’t responding to their calls.

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Support for North Preston being rallied after 8-year-old boy killed in shooting

Support for North Preston is being rallied after an 8-year-old boy was shot and killed in Dartmouth on Tuesday. Alexa MacLean has more.

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Newly signed deal seen as a game changer for housing

The ink is drying on a newly signed deal that housing workers and advocates in Nova Scotia say will be a game changer for dozens of people in desperate need of supportive housing. Alexa MacLean has more.

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Halifax ICU doctor develops device to help COVID-19 patients

A Halifax ICU doctor is on the verge of transforming the way nurses perform a crucial and sometimes lifesaving maneuver that’s expected to rise in demand as the fourth wave of COVID-19 spreads across Canada. Alexa MacLean has the details.

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Is it ok to ask for proof of COVID-19 vaccine?

Nobody in Canada is obligated to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Alexa MacLean looks at the ethics around the issue and whether vaccine passports should be mandated.

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Group of students say their friendship grew stronger during COVID-19 pandemic

It’s a bittersweet graduation season for grade 12 students in Nova Scotia as they bid farewell to a significant chapter of their lives. Alexa MacLean introduces us to a group of students who consider each other family and saw their bond strengthened through pandemic hardships.

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Nova Scotians could get their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine sooner than expected

Nova Scotia’s premier just got his first shot of the COVID-19 vaccine. With a dose of Pfizer fresh in his arm, he fielded questions on vaccine rollout and a possible reopening plan. Alexa MacLean has the details.

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AstraZeneca pause a surprise to those administering vaccines

Some of the people who have been administering COVID-19 vaccines say they’re surprised the Nova Scotia is pausing the use of AstraZeneca. Alexa MacLean reports.

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Volunteers are on the frontlines of COVID-19 keeping communities safe

Since the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, everyday citizens from retired seniors to university students have consistently volunteered to be on the frontlines of delivering public health measures, particularly testing.

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Social disparities of COVID-19 pandemic

A recent positive case of COVID-19 at a Halifax shelter is a sobering reminder of the social disparities this pandemic can have. Alexa MacLean reports.

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First COVID-19 vaccine authorized for use in children

The authorization of the vaccine is described as a significant milestone by Health Canada, it’s also one that Nova Scotia will implement in its immunization rollout. Alexa MacLean has more.

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Nova Scotians on track to having both vaccination shots by the fall

Those on the frontlines of the vaccination rollout say the age-based strategy Nova Scotia is using is keeping Nova Scotians on track to having both of their shots by the fall. Alexa MacLean has more.

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Human rights violation over bicycle sale leads to public apology for N.S. man

Giant Bicycle Canada publicly apologizes to Nova Scotia man after company lawyer tells them they violated his human rights by placing conditions on the sale of a bike because of his weight. Alexa MacLean has the story.

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Man buys bicycle but refused pickup because of his weight

A Halifax man is sharing his disappointment after purchasing a bicycle online as part of his weight loss plan, but was denied the bicycle at pickup because of his weight. Alexa MacLean explains.

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Nova Scotia reports 8 new COVID-19 cases Thursday

Nova Scotia health officials are worried after the province reported eight new cases of covid-19, three of which remain under investigation. Thursday’s case numbers are the largest single-day jump in daily counts since mid-January.

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Delays in processing permanent residence applications causing ‘uncertainty’

After Global News found a substantial delay in the immigration process for a Halifax man, more cases have come to light. Two skilled workers came to Nova Scotia in 2017 to pursue a career with a high-tech company.

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2 women talk about how it’s like living through a pandemic in nursing home

With long-term care residents in Nova Scotia preparing for their first shots of the COVID-19 vaccine, Alexa MacLean chats with two women who share a little about the highs and lows of living through a pandemic in a nursing home.

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Dine-in service in HRM and Hants reopens after second lockdown

After a five-week COVID-19 lockdown, restaurants across the Halifax Regional Municipality and Hants County can reopen for dine-in service. Alexa MacLean reports.

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Hotel in Dartmouth to help ease backlog of patients

Providing support for healthcare is a topic that has surfaced, and now the Holiday Inn in Dartmouth will help ease the backlog of patients waiting to be discharged from hospital. Alexa Maclean has more.

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Families of Camp Hill residents relieved after visitor ban is lifted

Family of residents at the Camp Hill Veterans Memorial adult care centre were on egg shells Thursday when they were told caregiver visits were suspended. Not knowing why, many braced for not being able to see their loved ones for months.

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Second wave of COVID-19 brings new wave of discrimination

From plate shaming during the summer, to racial attacks against Canadians of Asian descent in the spring, a Halifax professor says stigma has played a harmful role during the pandemic. He says the latest Nova Scotia lockdown is feeding into another unhealthy wave of discrimination.

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Nova Scotian says complacency can quickly turn to a surge in COVID-19

A Nova Scotian who spent time overseas this summer for school is sharing his perspective on how complacency can quickly turn a downturn in cases into another surge. Alexa MacLean has more.

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Halifax-based drag queens help grow community during pandemic

Drag queens from Halifax haven’t let the COVID-19 pandemic slow down their work in keeping LGBTQ2+ community connected worldwide. Alexa MacLean has more.

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Atlantic aviation workers call for ‘safe restart’ of sector

Aviation sector workers in Atlantic Canada say thousands of industry jobs have been furloughed since March and they want to see a government strategy implemented to move ahead with a safe reopening. Alexa MacLean reports.

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Brunswick Street Mission hosts takeout Thanksgiving dinner

Volunteers at the Brunswick Street Mission came together on Saturday as they hosted a takeout Thanksgiving meal for those in need. Alexa MacLean reports.

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Study shows some Canadian consumers opt for more single-use plastic during pandemic

A new study out of a Halifax based university shows some Canadians have changed their attitudes towards single-use plastic consumption during the pandemic. An environmental advocate doesn’t those changes will stick once the pandemic passes and government pressure to address climate change regains momentum.

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Former Halifax taxi driver’s sex assault trial resumes after nearly 6-month hiatus

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Teachers disappointed with N.S back to school plan as start date approaches

Teachers and union leaders gathered in Dartmouth on Wednesday to voice their uneasiness with the current back to school plan. The province says public health guidelines are being followed. Alexa MacLean has the story.

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Concerns raised over delays in accessing blood collection service

Like most areas of health care- COVID-19 has created widesweeping challenges for access to services many people need, like blood collection. Alexa MacLean reports.

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Some Nova Scotians wish for stronger rules on masking

In Nova Scotia the use of non-medical masks in public spaces is still just a health recommendation. But as Alexa MacLean reports, some residents feel it’s time a stronger stance was taken by the provincial government.

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N.S. housing support workers helping to transition vulnerable people into homes during COVID-19

Multiple housing support workers hired in Nova Scotia to help homeless clients transition into more permanent homes amid the pandemic. Alexa MacLean has more.

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Coronavirus outbreak: ‘Slow streets’ initiative creates more space to practice social distancing

“Slow streets” have been implemented in Halifax and Dartmouth to create more space for pedestrians, cyclists and other forms of sustainable transportation during the pandemic. Alexa MacLean reports.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Halifax feeling economic hit of cruise ship season cancelling

The port city of Halifax city is feeling the hit of the cancellation, but that economic impact will extend throughout the region. Alexa MacLean has more.

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Halifax bookstore closed doors for last time

Fans of the Last Word worries the owner was being forced out by his landlord in the middle of a pandemic. But the owner of the stores blames the pandemic for closing his business- not his landlord. Alexa MacLean has more.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Pandemic forces Studio East restaurant in Halifax to close down

The pandemic has forced many small restaurants in the city to shut down, including Studio East on Cunard Street. Alexa MacLean reports.

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All clear given after N.S. issues emergency alert to reports of shots fired

A province already on edge after 22 people were killed this past weekend had to endure hours of anxiety as RCMP investigated weapons complaints throughout the Halifax Regional Municipality on Friday. Alexa MacLean brings us the latest.

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Nova Scotia shooting: Police say at least 23 people dead across multiple crime scenes

The death toll continues to rise in the Nova Scotia shooting spree, which is already considered the deadliest in Canada’s history. Alexa MacLean reports on what investigators are looking for across multiple crime scenes.

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Maritime private schools adapt to COVID-19

For private schools in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, virtual learning has been underway for many weeks as students adapt to their new normal. Alexa MacLean reports.

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Two families with different COVID-19 experiences

As COVID-19 continues to spread across our region, people who are dealing with the sometimes devastating impact of the virus are coming forward to share their stories. Alexa MacLean reports.

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Lobster fishers get creative as market grinds to a halt

Lobster was Nova Scotia’s most valuable export in 2019 but this year export markets have grinded to a halt due to COVID-19. With nowhere to sell their catch many are getting creative. Alexa MacLean has more.

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Halifax Transit case of COVID-19 no risk to the public, says health officials

Public health officials are assuring people that there are no risks with riding Halifax Transit due to an employee testing positive for COVID-19 at the Burnside Maintenance Depot. Alexa MacLean has more.

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Contingency plans in place to keep impacts of COVID-19 away from Nova Scotians at nursing homes

Thousands of Nova Scotians live in nursing homes, but plans are in place to protect this population. Alexa MacLean has more on what nursing homes are doing to prepare.

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How Canadians self-isolate when they don’t have a home

With calls by provincial public health officials to stay home and self isolate – shelters throughout the region are working on plans to keep the threat of the novel coronavirus to a minimum. Alexa MacLean has more.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0