N.S. reports 31 new COVID-19 cases, including three tied to outbreak at care home
A total of 31 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Nova Scotia Tuesday, including three more in a long-term care home at the centre of an outbreak in the province’s northern health zone. After reporting the deaths of two residents in their 80s on Monday, health officials said one more resident and two additional staff members had tested positive the virus at the East Cumberland Lodge in Pugwash. A total of 29 residents and 10 staff have now tested positive at the home, which officials have said is related to ongoing transmission from a multi-day faith-based gathering in late October. The new cases identified Tuesday include 19 in the Halifax area, nine in the province’s northern zone, two in the eastern zone and one case in the western zone. Officials said 16 people are in hospital, including seven patients in intensive care. With 41 new recoveries also reported, the province currently has a total of 253 active cases of COVID-19.
Premier Tim Houston and Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, will provide a COVID-19 update today – Wednesday, November 17, at 1 p.m. The update will be livestreamed on https://novascotia.ca/stayinformed/webcast
Emergency alert system to be tested today
Alert Ready will conduct a Canada-wide test of the National Public Alerting System today. Nova Scotians will receive one test message from the province’s emergency management organization over radio, television, and wireless devices at 1:55pm.
Public comments invited on proposed Eastern Shore gold mine
Nova Scotians are being invited to provide feedback on a proposed gold mine on the province’s Eastern Shore. Atlantic Gold is looking to develop the Beaver Dam gold mine in Marinette. Public feedback is being accepted until December 16th. People can make their submissions here.
Province launches winter tourism marketing campaign in Atlantic Canada
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The Province has launched a winter tourism marketing campaign in Atlantic Canada for the first time, reminding people that Nova Scotia is a great place to visit and explore any time of the year. The Wintervention campaign challenges people to get off the couch and embrace winter with enticing events, winter sports and travel packages. The ads highlight the variety of winter activities, shopping, dining and accommodations available in Nova Scotia. The campaign kicked off this week and continues through March.
Maritime Junior Hockey League to hold week of games focused on Indigenous recognition and reconciliation
The Maritime Junior Hockey League will be holding a special week of games focused on Indigenous recognition and reconciliation. Each of the league’s twelve teams will host a game between November 24th to December 5th during the League’s Week of Reconciliation where specially designed jerseys will be worn. The message “Every Child Matters” will be emblazoned on the jerseys. The Crushers will host their game on November 25th against Truro.
