COVID-19 Updates

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Stay Informed on Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

For accurate, up-to-date information on the virus, including prevention tips and details on Nova Scotia’s preparation, visit www.NovaScotia.ca/CoronaVirus

FINANCIAL SUPPORT LINKS:

Click the following link for details on, but not limited to:

How to apply for EI, what to do if you have been laid off or had your hours cut, if you have no sick leave but are ill, if you are unable to claim EI but are sick or taking care of a loved one, mortgage support and increased child care benefit info.

CANADA’S ECONOMIC RESPONSE PLAN: Support for individuals and businesses

TAX DEADLINE: Filing Deadline For Individuals Pushed Back Until June 1st

DEDICATED EI PHONE LINE: 1-833-381-2725

COVID-19 Self-Assessment

Use this self-assessment tool to help determine whether you should be tested for COVID-19.

Trusted Health Advice from a Registered Nurse

Concerned about your health? Wondering if you can care for yourself at home, or need to see a doctor? Call 811 to talk to a registered nurse around the clock, 7 days a week.

Unable to reach 8-1-1?

If you are unable to reach them by dialing 811 from your telephone or hand held device, please contact your telephone service provider. In some cases, local telephone service providers may not be able to support 811 dialing. If this is the case, you may access the 811 service using the following 10-digit number: 866-770-7763 from a telephone registered in Nova Scotia only.

COVID-19 Alert App Discontinued

The COVID-19 Alert app is no more. The Government of Canada says after a thorough review they have decommissioned the app effective today. Users can n...

Jun 17, 2022

UPDATE: Ottawa To Drop COVID-19 Domestic Travel Vaccine Mandates

COVID-19 vaccine mandates for domestic travel will come to an end. The federal government made it official Tuesday, announcing that the requirement wi...

Jun 14, 2022

Trudeau Tests Positive For COVID-19 Again

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has once again tested positive for COVID-19. In a tweet on Monday, Trudeau said he is following public health guidelines...

Jun 13, 2022

Pfizer Vaccine On Track For Kids Under 5yrs in U.S.

A new age group is likely to be eligible for the Covid-19 vaccine in the United States this week. Children aged five and under might be eligible for a...

Jun 13, 2022

Federal Border Restrictions Extended

The federal government is extending the current international border measures for travellers entering Canada until June 30. All travellers must contin...

May 31, 2022

Ridership Rises On Maritime Bus

Optimism from the Owner of Maritime Bus as we continue to emerge from the pandemic. Mike Cassidy says they are now seeing just as many passengers as t...

May 30, 2022

Travel Restrictions: Avoid non-essential travel outside of Canada until further notice.

To limit the spread of COVID-19, many countries have put in place travel or border restrictions and other measures such as movement restrictions and quarantines. Airlines have cancelled flights. New restrictions may be imposed with little warning. Your travel plans may be severely disrupted and you may be forced to remain outside of Canada longer than expected.

Canada is also limiting entry in the country to Canadian citizens with a few exceptions as of March 18th. Those include permanent residents, immediate family members of Canadian citizens, diplomats, air crews and U.S. citizens.