The Nova Scotia government announced what it says is one of the largest highway infrastructure investments to date for projects over the next seven years.
It says it will provide about 450-million dollars in 2023-24 for roadwork and major projects already underway _ with a focus on twinning portions of highways 101, 103, 104 and Highway 107’s four-lane Sackville-Bedford-Burnside Connector.
The province is also committing 583-million dollars for six new major construction projects between 2025 and 2030, including twinning more portions of Highways 103, 104 and 107 as well as ferry infrastructure development in Lunenburg County.
A leading Atlantic researcher on vaccines says the arrival of the latest sub-variant of COVID-19 in Atlantic Canada is concerning.
David Kelvin, who teaches at Dalhousie University, says the so-called Kraken variant gets around immunity built up from vaccines and their boosters.
He says that’s a particular worry for the elders in our society, particularly if their protection from earlier vaccines and boosters is waning.
He says it’s a good time to wear a mask in indoor spaces and when around vulnerable people.
This week, Nova Scotia Health’s COVID-19 vaccine outreach clinics will be offering drop-in vaccines in a number of communities, including:
Tatamagouche Fire Hall (ages 5+)
202 Main St., Tatamagouche
Tuesday, January 10 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Offering eligible doses by age range,
Flu vaccine will also be available
Pugwash Fire Hall (ages 5+)
11057 Highway 6, Pugwash
Wednesday, January 11 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Offering eligible doses by age range,
Flu vaccine will also be available
The Nova Scotia government is updating its air quality regulations as the province conducts an environmental assessment for one of its first green hydrogen and ammonia projects.
The Environment Minister says he intends to implement new air quality regulations this year and that considerations for creating limits on ammonia are a “key factor” in that process.
Nova Scotia does not currently provide guidance limits for ammonia.
The province is in the process of considering an environmental assessment application from EverWind Fuels, the company trying to build Atlantic Canada’s first green hydrogen and ammonia facility.
The winter sportfishing season is now open in Nova Scotia.
The province says people have the opportunity to fish for brook and rainbow trout, white and yellow perch, smallmouth bass and chain pickerel.
Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Steve Craig says sportfishing is a great way to get outside during the winter months, but that safety is a top priority including checking ice thickness before fishing.
A general fishing license for winter sportfishing in fresh water is available for purchase online.
