covidreset

The way the omicron wave is washing over the province, if you haven’t had to isolate due to potential COVID-19 exposure, chances are you’ll have to do so very soon. In Nova Scotia, there are currently over 6,000 active cases, and a recent (non-scientific) Coast poll found that 40 percent of people have already put […]

In-person schooling in Nova Scotia has been delayed another week, with kids studying online until Jan 17. Premier Tim Houston said the decision weighs heavily on him, as any disruption to in-person class harms children. “They’re the safest at school, it’s sad but it’s true. The reality for many children in the province, particularly as […]

Early rock ‘n’ roll star Chubby Checker knew a hit when he saw one—and, more importantly, knew how to keep ‘em coming: While his all-time bop “The Twist” became one of the most popular songs of the century upon its 1960 arrival, he kept momentum up the following year with “Let’s Twist Again”, a sequel […]

The biggest takeaway from January 5’s COVID-19 briefing from premier Tim Houston and Doctor Strang—aside from news that schools would continue online learning for another week—was changes to the self-isolation program for COVID patients and close contacts. The shortened isolation requirements for most come into effect 6am Jan 7. “The changes in self-isolation requirements are […]