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Planned dump site creates worry for chief of neighbouring First Nation community – CBC
Jul 21, 2021 Natoaganeg First Nation Chief George Ginnish concerned about potential drinking water contamination The chief of a New Brunswick First Nation says he’s concerned about the impact a proposed dump site near the community could have on the community’s drinking water. The proposed dump site is just north of Natoaganeg First Nation, formerly known as Eel […]
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Minister of Indigenous Services visits First Nations communities in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick
From: Indigenous Services Canada July 18, 2021 — Ottawa, unceded traditional Algonquin territory, Ontario — Indigenous Services Canada The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Indigenous Services, has just concluded a trip to seven First Nations communities in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. The first multiple-stop trip since before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. A […]
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Nova Scotia Starting Fourth Phase of Reopening
July 12, 2021 Premier Iain Rankin and Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer of health, announced today, July 12, that Nova Scotia will start the fourth phase of its reopening plan on Wednesday, July 14. “We’re pleased with vaccination rates and our epidemiology continues to improve, putting us in a good position to […]
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July 8, 2021: COVID-19 case count update
08/07/2021 Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley is reporting 10 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 between 12 p.m. Wednesday, July 7, and 12 p.m. today. This brings the active case count to 123 with reported recoveries. Yukon’s total case count since March 22, 2020: 456; 385 cases since June 1, including out […]
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Boil water advisory for residents of Southern Lakes, Lake Laberge, Kusawa Lake and Takhini River areas
07/07/2021 A boil water advisory has been issued for residents of the Southern Lakes, Lake Laberge, Kusawa Lake and Takhini River areas who use private wells. The advisory is a precautionary measure to protect public health. The rising water levels means there is the potential for disease-causing bacteria and viruses, as well as Giardia and […]
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July 7, 2021: COVID-19 case count update
July 7, 2021 Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley is reporting 13 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 between 12 p.m. Tuesday, July 6, and 12 p.m. today. This brings the active case count to 138 with reported recoveries. These current spread is primarily due to transmissions among people who are unvaccinated and […]
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NL Government: Applications Now Open for Age-Friendly Newfoundland and Labrador Communities Program
Children, Seniors and Social Development Municipal and Provincial Affairs July 7, 2021 Today, the Honourable John G. Abbott, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, was joined by the Honourable Krista Howell, Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs, in the Town of Summerford to announce the opening of the 2021-22 Age-Friendly Newfoundland and Labrador Communities […]
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July 6, 2021: COVID-19 case count update
06/07/2021 Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley is reporting 10 new cases of COVID-19 between 12 p.m. Monday, July 5 and 12 p.m. today. This brings the active case count to 147 with reported recoveries. The surge in COVID-19 infections continues in Whitehorse with fewer cases in communities throughout Yukon. Yukon’s total […]
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YT Government – June 29, 2021: COVID-19 case count update includes one new death
Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley is reporting 10 new cases of COVID-19 for today and one additional death. This brings the active case count to 130 with reported recoveries. Since June 4, 2021, all of the variant testing results received to date are positive for the Gamma (P.1) variant. Yukon’s total […]
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YT Government – June 27, 2021: new COVID-19 cases confirmed; further guidance on outbreak provided
Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley is reporting 44 new cases of COVID-19 since Friday afternoon. There are now 124 active cases in the territory. He now states this is the first true “wave” of COVID-19 in Yukon. Yukon’s total case count: 308 For the new cases since 12 p.m. on June […]
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