Covid-19 ‘Outbreak’ At Berwick Poultry Plant Prompts Shutdown
The provincial government is ordering Eden Valley Poultry to shut down for two weeks amid what Premier Stephen McNeil calls an “outbreak” of Covid-19 at the plant.
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Saint John Returing To ‘Yellow’ Phase Of Recovery
Dr. Jennifer Russell says while the outbreak in Zone 2 is not completely over, new case growth has slowed significantly
First Covid-19 Vaccine Will Arrive In Nova Scotia Dec. 15
The first doses of the Covid-19 vaccine will arrive in Nova Scotia Dec. 15. They will be given to frontline, acute-care healthcare workers.
Nearly 2,000 COVID-19 Vaccines Expected In N.B. Next Week
Officials with the provincial government learned late Monday afternoon that New Brunswick is expected to receive up to 1,950 doses of vaccine around December 14 as part of the first of two shipments that could happen this month.
Sports Training Facility In Bedford Fined $7,500 For Staying Open
Fitness facilities aren’t allowed to operate at the time, being under the restrictions imposed by the province to contain the spread of Covid-19.
Be Patient And Supportive Of Local Businesses, Says This Halifax Entrepreneur
Kimberley Dares, the co-owner of the Trainyard General Store in Dartmouth, says upholding public health rules is challenging while trying to make enough money to survive when so few people are shopping.
Fredericton, Moncton Regions Returning To ‘Yellow’ Phase
Premier Blaine Higgs said the Saint John health region (Zone 2) will remain at the “orange” phase of recovery for the time being.
Covid-19 Restrictions Extended In Halifax
Covid-19 restrictions in the region around Halifax will remain in place for at least an extra week.
LuminUltra Can Now Sell Its Covid-19 Rapid Test Kits Nationwide
The Fredericton company hired up to 15 people and expand its facilities in Fredericton as it ramped up production of the chemicals used in its newly developed tests.
Atlantic Canadian Cities Hit Hard By Pandemic, But Fare Better Than Large Urban Centres
A new report from the Atlantic Provinces Economic Council shows rural areas of the region were hit by more job losses than cities and saw their populations dwindle, even as urban areas grew.
