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22.10.2021 / 00:17

Nova Scotia still doesn’t know how many healthcare workers are fully vaccinated

Proof of vaccination for healthcare workers in Nova Scotia is required by Nov. 13. At this point, the province doesn’t know at this point how many of its nurses and doctors are fully vaccinated or not. Jesse Thomas has more.

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Health care employees required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination

COVID-19 vaccines are now mandatory for Nova Scotia health care workers, teachers and other public sector employees, and come November 13th all employees will be required to show proof of vaccination or risk being laid off or terminated. As Jesse Thomas reports Doctors N.S.

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Advocates call on Nova Scotia to adopt basic income guarantee

Supporters gathered in Halifax on Saturday to raise awareness and push government in Nova Scotia to implement a basic income. Jesse Thomas reports.

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N.S. teachers union releases report showing number of COVID-19 cases

The report shows 694 cases were connected to schools and the union wants to know what the plan will be to ensure this isn’t the case come September. Jesse Thomas has more.

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Public health restrictions rolled back at long-term care homes

Nova Scotia entered Phase 4 of its reopening plan and with that, a list of public health restrictions are being rolled back including at long-term care homes. But as Jesse Thomas reports, not all facilities are on the same reopening page.

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Nova Scotia entering Phase 4 of COVID-19 reopening plan

Nova Scotia is continuing to hit all targets, as 74 per cent of the population has now received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. That means the province is set to enter Phase 4 of the reopening plan on Wednesday, with a loosening of restrictions.

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Halifax Waterfront businesses looking for summer rebound

As Nova Scotia moves into phase three of its recovery plan Wednesday and officially opened its border to the rest of Canada, businesses along the Halifax Waterfront and those especially those hard-hit in the travel and tourism sector are eager to begin welcoming Nova Scotians and those abroad back again this summer.

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All Nova Scotia students return to in-person learning this week

In-person classes will resume for all students in Nova Scotia this week. The province has ruled that community spread of COVID-19 in the Halifax and Sydney areas is now under control, making schools safe for students. Jesse Thomas has more.

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COVID-19 patient questions why three of her ambulance trip fees aren’t being waived

A Nova Scotia woman who had to be transported by ambulance four times while fighting COVID-19, is questioning why the fees for three of her ambulance trips aren’t being covered. Jesse Thomas explains.

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N.S. hospital system on brink of being overwhelmed

Nova Scotia’s top COVID-19 critical care doctor says the province’s hospital system is on the brink of being overwhelmed by the third wave. Jesse Thomas reports.

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Nova Scotia small businesses need more help during COVID-19

Nova Scotia has brought in a new round of supports for businesses impacted by COVID-19 and the current lockdown. But some small business owners say the supports won’t cover their needs. Jesse Thomas reports.

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Backlog of COVID testing being cleared out in N.S

About 45,000 test results were still waiting to be processed last week at the provincial microbiology lab in Halifax, but after a weekend of around the clock shifts, the backlog is being cleared out. Jesse Thomas has more.

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30-year-old woman battling for her life in the COVID-19 unit

A woman is sharing her story from the hospital as a warning to others to take the outbreak of the virus seriously. Jesse Thomas has more.

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First day of lockdown as Nova Scotia enters third wave of COVID-19

Wednesday marked the first day of a two-week lockdown in Nova Scotia, after three consecutive days of record-breaking COVID-19 cases were confirmed. Jesse Thomas reports.

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Halifax police issuing more tickets over COVID-19 health violations

As the third wave and COVID-19 cases continue to swell in the province, police are responding to an increase in complaints over people violating public health protocol. Jesse Thomas reports.

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Halifax area students to begin online learning

With community spread of the virus in the Halifax area, more than 30 schools across the HRM have shut down with students shifting to online learning, but students won’t begin online learning with their teachers until Wednesday.

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Quebec Major Junior Hockey League plans to crown its champion

The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League released its playoff schedule and it plans to crown a champion this year after COVID-19 forced the league to abruptly cancel the playoff season last year. Jesse Thomas has more.

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Talk of bringing back the ‘Atlantic Bubble’

As the Maritimes approach a year of dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, the provinces are beginning to talk about renewing the Atlantic bubble. Jesse Thomas reports.

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N.S. long-term care home COVID-19 vaccine plan on track despite shipment delays

After some uncertainty in the supply chain and the relocation of the Moderna vaccine to the northern territories of Canada, it appears Nova Scotia’s long-term care vaccination strategy remains on target. Jesse Thomas has more.

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N.S. top doctor encourages residents to use asymptomatic testing

As Nova Scotia continues to report low numbers of active COVID-19 cases, the province’s top doctor is reminding residents not to get complacent. He’s also encouraging to take advantage of COVID-19 testing availability, even without symptoms.

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Nova Scotia inmate rights advocates call for COVID-19 protection plan

Advocates say the conditions at provincial jails violate the inmates’ human rights. They are now calling on the government to implement measures to protect inmates from COVID-19. Jesse Thomas has the story.

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Some epidemiologists question Nova Scotia’s vaccine rollout plan

Nova Scotia has administered among the lowest number of vaccines per capita in the country. Some epidemiologists are questioning the province’s plan to hold back all of the second doses, saying they need to move more swiftly.

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Healthcare restrictions to tighten for rotational workers

As COVID-19 cases in other provinces like Alberta continue to climb, healthcare restrictions in Nova Scotia will tighten for rotational workers who travel outside the Atlantic provinces for work. Jesse Thomas has more.

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Halifax Seaport Market changing venues, weekend-only

The historic Halifax Seaport Farmers Market is moving outdoors and will shift to a weekend market. It will also be moving its indoor winter location, as the current one will become an innovation hub for the transportation industry.

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N.S. released details of its mass immunization plan

Nova Scotia has a target of immunizing 57 per cent of its population by the end of September. During the height of the COVID-19 vaccine roll-out the goal is to be able to immunize 10,000 people a day. Jesse Thomas has more.

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Community fund established to help African Nova Scotians achieve home ownership

Without a doubt 2020 has been a difficult year for everyone, but for Nova Scotian Alvero Wiggins, a rare kidney disease and lack of affordable housing have made it even more challenging. Jesse Thomas has more.

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Many N.S. businesses say they were caught off by the new COVID-19 restrictions

Restrictions will remain in place, well into the new year, for restaurants and bars across the HRM and Hants County. Many in the industry were caught off guard by the decision. Jesse Thomas has more.

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Nova Scotians share their thoughts on the COVID-19 vaccine

Over half of the Canadians polled would take a COVID-19 vaccine, according to the latest IPSOS numbers gathered for Global News.

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N.S. top doctor says province will take more aggressive approach to COVID-19 testing

Dr. Robert Strang says the Nova Scotia will take a more aggressive approach to testing along with increasing its list of asymptomatic pop-up testing sites; healthcare teams will be going mobile. Jesse Thomas has more.

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COVID-19 rapid testing held in Wolfville after wastewater research

A COVID-19 rapid testing pop-up clinic was held up in the town of Wolfville, Nova Scotia on Monday. This move came after researchers detected traces of the coronavirus in the town’s wastewater. Jesse Thomas has more.

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N.S. to spend $21M on new at-home learning laptops for school students

The province is in the process of purchasing 32,000 computers and making major upgrades to internet access in schools in case students are sent back home for online learning. Jesse Thomas has more.

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Homelessness rates in Halifax doubled amid COVID-19 pandemic

As we enter the second wave, support agencies are preparing for a tough winter. Charities like the Salvation Army say the need for their services has skyrocketed. Jesse Thomas has more.

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National COVID-19 app launched in Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia has no new cases of the virus as of Thursday, but as Nova Scotians learn to live with COVID-19, the app is being touted as another way to stay safe. Jesse Thomas has more.

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N.S. premier says no changes to provincial border as N.B. COVID-19 cases rise

Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil says the province is monitoring the COVID-19 outbreak in New Brunswick closely, but Nova Scotia has no plans to make any changes at the provincial border. Jesse Thomas reports.

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Nova Scotia testing gargle test for COVID-19

Nova Scotia is testing a new technique for detecting COVID-19. The mouth-rinse or gargle test is much less intrusive.

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Atlantic bubble opens up for local travel

The Atlantic provinces now have a regional travel bubble allowing residents of each of the four Atlantic provinces to travel freely across borders without self-isolating. Jesse Thomas reports.

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Pathways to Shipbuilding program brings jobs offer for 20 African Nova Scotian youth

pic.twitter.com/mNQJJLirlc— Jesse Thomas (@jessethomas21) June 19, 2020Now they’re ready to start their careers.“I’ve been thinking about that a lot because I left high school and came right to the program and now I’m here so, the next time I’m back I’m going to be starting my life here, it’s exciting,” said Ruqaiyah Abdu-Allah, a 20-year-old who grew up in Halifax.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Irving Shipbuilding president Kevin McCoy said they are proud to partner with the program, which in the past has helped introduce women into the shipbuilding trade.McCoy says the opportunity to tap into underrepresented groups like women and people of colour helps the company build better ships.

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HRM transit union president wants bus service restored to 100 per cent capacity

#Halifax…should masks be mandatory for transit and ferry riders in HRM? ATU local 508 president Ken Wilson wants the city to make masks mandatory as TTC did in Toronto. Thoughts? pic.twitter.com/aRY1KLgq51— Jesse Thomas (@jessethomas21) June 17, 2020Scott Edgar is chair of the transit advocacy group More Than Buses and agrees the transit service should fully be restored.“That’s the way to keep people safe and keep the drivers safe,” said Edgar.

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Lunenburg businesses excited to reopen amid slow tourism season

The Lunenburg economy relies on a successful tourism season and no one knows what it’ll look like this year. Optimistic business owners have opened their doors to customers Friday. Jesse Thomas reports.

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N.S. campgrounds preparing for busy summer

More Nova Scotians will soon be camping, with warmer weather and restrictions ending. That’s good news for campgrounds and for businesses offering the opportunity to get outside and still stay isolated. Jesse Thomas has more.

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N.S. senator wants to see tracing app developed

One Nova Scotia senator wants to see a tracing app developed to fight the pandemic and allow the economy to grow again. Jesse Thomas has more.

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Parents raise concerns over Nova Scotia reopening economy before childcare centres

The province’s economy reopening begins June 5. Some people are saying the plan is backwards because daycares are not open yet and people are expected to return to work. Jesse Thomas reports.

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Nova Scotia officials holding closed doors consultations with industry groups

Nova Scotia officials have not released their plan for reopening the economy, but are holding consultations with industry groups looking for more clarity. Jesse Thomas reports.

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Calls for inquiry into Nova Scotia mass shooting

As Nova Scotia continues to mourn the victims of Canada’s worst mass shooting, more voices are coming forward and calling for a public inquiry. Jesse Thomas reports.

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Psychological autopsy might be done to help answers about N.S. killer’s motive

The RCMP closed off the section of the highway where constable Heidi Stevenson was killed by the gunman- she was one of 22 victims of the gunman. But as Jesse Thomas reports, little has been said about the killer’s motive.

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COVID-19 claimed another life at Northwood long-term care home in Halifax

31 of the province 38 deaths have occurred at Northwood. But some who were ill have recovered. Jesse Thomas has more.

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Halifax mobile outreach van providing COVID-19 tests

The North End Community Health Care Centre’s mobile outreach van has now been turned into mobile testing COVID-19 unit. Jesse Thomas reports.

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Video appears to show Nova Scotia shooting suspect stop, change clothes amid killing spree

A new surveillance video from a trading post in Millbrook First Nation shows the suspect in the Nova Scotia mass shooting stopping to change cloths. Jesse Thomas says if it wasn’t for a coffee and cigar break he might have been another victim.

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