Nova Scotia Buzz

Here's your 7-day forecast to plan your week. For the most part, it's going be below freezing. Tuesday looks like a good day to do something outside.

A bad night for an umbrella...

$21,000,000 for this Nova Scotia mansion!

Take our quiz and we’ll tell you what CBRM pub you should go to.

Vaccine has arrived in Cape Breton!

Things will begin to warm up today and sunny skies!

Some good ones in here!

Bundle up when you head out in the morning. Mainly clear skies, chilly and it's going to feel colder than these temperatures.

SUNDAY COVID-19 UPDATE: NO NEW COVID-19 CASES TO ANNOUNCE!!! The province currently has 28 active cases.

Attention Cape Breton:

What will you score?

For all you gaming people.

SEVEN NEW CASES OF COVID-19 (SATURDAY DECEMBER 12) - As of today, Dec. 12, Nova Scotia has 61 active cases of COVID-19. Seven new cases are being reported today.... Three cases are in Western Zone. Two are close contacts of previously reported cases. One is an employee of Eden Valley Poultry. This case was included in yesterday’s announcement of the plant closure related to the outbreak. A total of six employees have tested positive. All employees have been tested and are self-isolating until they can be retested this coming week. Two cases are in Eastern Zone and one case is in Northern Zone. All of these are related to travel outside of Atlantic Canada and are self-isolating as required. One case is in Central Zone and is a close contact of a previously reported case. I want to thank everyone at Eden Valley Poultry for working with Public Health in efforts to contain the virus, said Premier Stephen McNeil. We know how quickly COVID-19 can spread. It is essential for all Nova Scotians to follow all the public health guidelines - isolate when required, wear a mask, practice social distancing, limit social contacts and travel, stay home when feeling unwell and wash your hands. Nova Scotia Health Authority's labs completed 1,606 Nova Scotia tests on Dec. 11. Since Oct. 1, Nova Scotia has completed 85,171 tests. There have been 320 positive COVID-19 cases and no deaths. No one is currently in hospital. Cases range in age from under 10 to over 80. Two hundred and fifty-nine cases are now resolved. Cumulative cases may change as data is updated in Panorama. Lower case numbers are a good sign we’re doing the right things, but we continue to have COVID-19 activity in the province, said Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer of health. While these results show our approach is working, they also tell us we need to continue to follow the public health measures that are in place.

Attention New Glasgow and passengers flying into Halifax.

BREAKING: HOLIDAY BREAK EXTENDED FOR STUDENTS ------------------------------------------------ Nova Scotia public school students will have an extended holiday break out of an abundance of caution.... The last day of classes will be Dec. 18 and classes resume Jan. 11. School-based staff will be returning to schools on Jan. 4 for five days of professional learning. This year has created unprecedented challenges for our school system. I want to thank teachers, administrators, parents and students who are all working hard to follow the protocols. As well, thank you to the cleaning staff who work tirelessly to sanitize our schools, said Premier Stephen McNeil. Out of an abundance of caution, we are extending the holiday break. We have seen COVID-19 cases rise in other provinces after holidays, and there is the potential for the virus to join even small gatherings of family and friends. This precautionary measure will allow us to identify cases before students return to class. During the week of Jan. 4, principals, teachers, support staff, specialists and early childhood educators will be in school for professional development, learning on behalf of their students in areas such as inclusive education, social emotional learning and technology. We have had a successful school year so far and we want it to continue, said Zach Churchill, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development. By setting aside five days of professional development for staff, we are giving them an opportunity to prepare for the rest of the school year, and to think about how they can support student learning and well-being until the end of June.

Oh my... so happy to be in Nova Scotia!

What's your favourite Nova Scotia Christmas album?

This basically sums up recent events.

May the 4th... err November 24th be with you. Yes, it has a typo.

Take a breather... here are some great Nova Scotia posts that aren't COVID related: Hollywood Celebrities Are Sharing This Nova Scotia Cartoonist’s Latest Political Sketch https://www.nsbuzz.ca//hollywood-celebrities-are-sharing-/ Do You Remember This Epic Holiday Commercial? https://www.nsbuzz.ca//do-you-remember-this-epic-holiday-/... Halifax Rocker Adam Baldwin, Just Nailed This Famous Cape Breton Tune https://www.nsbuzz.ca//halifax-rocker-adam-baldwin-just-n/ Do You Have Crappy Rural Nova Scotia Internet? Elon Musk Wants Your Address https://www.nsbuzz.ca//do-you-have-crappy-rural-internet-/ Cineplex Is Inviting You And Your Bubble For A Private VIP Screening At The Cinema https://www.nsbuzz.ca//cineplex-is-inviting-you-and-your-/

1,950 doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to arrive in Nova Scotia next week.

These are new exposures reported Monday evening. See link for dates and times: Cineplex Scotiabank Theatre x2, Halifax Shopping Centre Food Court, Cora's, Boston Pizza, The Old Triangle (Halifax), Durty Nellys and 9 more.

BREAKING NEWS: ONLY ESSENTIAL TRAVEL REQUESTED TO HALIFAX FOR AT LEAST THE NEXT TWO WEEKS. New restrictions will come into force at 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 26, and continue for two weeks until midnight Dec. 9, with a possibility of extension. Nova Scotians are being asked to avoid non-essential travel in and out of western and central HRM (which is defined as HRM from Hubbards to, and including, Porters Lake and the communities up to Elmsdale and Mount Uniacke in Hants C...ounty - see https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/ for boundaries). The following will apply to the parts of western and central HRM: the gathering limit in public is five (or up to the number of members of an immediate family in a household) mandatory masking now applies to common areas of multi-unit residential buildings, such as apartment buildings and condos restaurants and licenced establishments are closed for in-person dining but may provide take-out or delivery retail stores must restrict shoppers and staff to 25 per cent or less of allowable capacity wineries, distilleries and breweries cannot hold tastings or in-person dining and must follow retail rules in their stores (delivery and curbside pickup allowed) organized sports, recreational, athletic, arts and cultural activities, faith-based activities are paused profit and non-profit fitness and recreational facilities closed libraries and museums are closed, including the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia the casino and First Nations gaming establishments are closed stronger enforcement of illegal gatherings, including ticketing of all attendees (total fine of $1,000)

Saturday Update

Follow public health advice and direction.

Nova Scotia announces 37 new COVID-19 cases. Dr. Strang and Premier McNeil are live.

A peak into the good life!

Almost everyone is going to see some snow! Here are your amounts through 7PM Thursday. Eastern Cape Breton will see the most, with the Sydney area receiving enough to shovel.

MONDAY NOVEMBER 23: NOVA SCOTIA IS REPORTING 11 NEW COVID-19 CASES. TOTAL ACTIVE CASES 51. All new cases are in the Central Zone. It has reached 1,000 COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began.

One case reported today and the Province is renewing the State or Emergency.

Finbar's Irish Pub wants to give you dinner for two every month for a year in exchange for your assistance! Your deadline for this mission is 9:00pm tonight!

Live Briefing: Nova Scotia reporting five new confirmed cases of COVID-19 today. The province has 24 active cases.

The COVID-19 Alert App is now available for Nova Scotians! Here are the download links.

Breaking: COVID-19 Reported In Two Nova Scotia Schools

Celtic Colours live from Cape Breton! Due to COVID-19, Cape Breton Island's Celtic Colours International Festival is being held virtually this year and many have been tuning in over the past few nights. If you've missed, you can tune in each night until October 17th.

Three new COVID-19 cases in Nova Scotia. A flight with potential exposure landed in Halifax.

There must be a storm coming. Six NB Power trucks travelling Highway 101. Thanks for coming guys and girls! Storm details at nsbuzz.ca/hurricane

We're back online. Live coverage of Teddy's arrival on shore and updates from across Nova Scotia.

Nova Scotia reporting 2 new COVID-19 cases. Premier McNeil and Dr. Strang are live.

Premier Stephen McNeil and Dr. Strang provide a COVID-19 update to Nova Scotians.

For the latest www.nsbuzz.ca/hurricane

Live coverage of Teddy's arrival on shore and updates from across Nova Scotia.

Tips from Dr. Strang on how to enjoy Thanksgiving safely.

One probably case involving a Dal student.

Early dismissal announcement:

Say it's not snow!

Tropical Storm Watch in place for: Guysborough County Halifax County - east of Porters Lake Halifax Metro and Halifax County West Lunenburg County... Queens County Shelburne County Tropical Storm Statement issued for all of Nova Scotia.

When it reaches Canadian waters south of the Maritimes it will be a category two hurricane, but is expected to be a very dangerous post-tropical storm as it moves through eastern Nova Scotia and southwestern Newfoundland.

A great tool coming to Nova Scotia to keep us more safe against COVID-19!

Heres your last update for the night, more tomorrow.

6,223 customers without power on peninsula Halifax as of 5:47pm. Estimated restore is 10pm tonight. Cause is under investigation.

The latest on Category 3 Hurricane Teddy.

Big Christmas news!

Follow Nova Scotia Buzz for the latest on Hurricane Teddy www.nsbuzz.ca/hurricane From Environment Canada - 8:55AM... 2020-09-19. Hurricane Teddy poised to impact Atlantic Canada Tuesday and Wednesday. Hurricane Teddy will likely reach offshore waters south of Nova Scotia on Tuesday as a hurricane, and impact Atlantic Canada and the Gulf of St. Lawrence region in the Tuesday to Wednesday timeframe as a strong post-tropical storm. Teddy is currently a category three system over the Tropical Atlantic well southeast of Bermuda. it will slowly move up during the next two days passing east of Bermuda on Monday. This is when it will begin to accelerate towards Nova Scotia. When it reaches Canadian waters south of the Maritimes it will be a category two hurricane, but is expected to be a very dangerous tropical storm as it moves though our region. Possible impacts: A. Public Rainfall could be significant, especially north and west of Teddys track. At this point, the highest rainfall amounts are likely for the southern Maritimes and the south coast of Newfoundland. Most regions will see some tropical storm force winds, and south of the forecast track winds may reach hurricane force. Wind impacts may be enhanced by foliage on the trees, resulting in power outages. Every effort should be made to secure temporary structures. B. Marine As hurricane Teddy moves into our waters, there is a reasonable chance of hurricane force winds near and south of the track, mainly over the southern Atlantic forecast waters. there will also be large waves, again mainly over southern waters. C. Surge/Waves Large waves will build over southern marine waters Tuesday, they will break higher along the Nova Scotia and southern Newfoundland coastline. There will also be rough and pounding surf, especially for the Atlantic coast of Nova Scotia and south coast of Newfoundland. Storm surge is possible, mainly for parts of Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Magdalen Islands and Newfoundland, but it is too early to be specific about which portions of the coastline may be affected.

From Nova Scotia Power at 5:15pm. 2,525 customers without power. Under investigation, est. restore is 7:15pm

The new case is in the Northern Zone.

If you're looking for a stylish mask for yourself or a gift for Christmas, these are sure to be in demand stocking stuffers! Get them while supplies last at www.tartanmasks.ca

Nova Scotians are asked to prepare in advance and monitor local weather forecasts this weekend.

It will be an improvement on the current hospital which opened in 1966.

Were the only province in Canada without a current reported case of COVID-19!

Hurricane Teddy is tracking for Nova Scotia. Are you prepared? #NSstorm

Here's your last update for the night, more tomorrow.

This Nova Scotia wedding looks like its from a movie!

Up to 12 will be for auction in October!

We're the only province in Canada without a current reported case of COVID-19!

Be advised: Hurricane Teddy could affect Nova Scotia next week. Nova Scotians were warned by The Canadian Hurricane Centre to prepare for hurricane season early as lineups are normal before storms and with capacity restrictions in place they will be worse this year.

Changes coming with visitation and who can accompany you to hospital.

Sobeys is offering a new service to some Nova Scotians.

This Nova Scotia wedding looks like it's from a movie!

Bring in the plants tonight! Temps are going to take quite the dip!

Do you know your east coast music lyrics?

Dance the night away with your bubble on a private dance floor!

Nineteen years ago 40 flights and 8,000 passengers were diverted to Halifaxs airport. Nova Scotians came together to take in these people from away and assist during their time of need.

Its in Halifax Harbour and its so long!

Update: Situation has been resolved From Nova Scotia RCMP: RCMPNS #PictouLanding the suspect in the Beach Rd. call is in custody. There is no risk to the public

October 31 is on! "Im going to dress up like a COVID virus and be the scariest thing around." - Dr. Strang.

A $1,000 mistake!

Nineteen years ago 40 flights and 8,000 passengers were diverted to Halifax's airport. Nova Scotians came together to take in these people from away and assist during their time of need.

It's in Halifax Harbour and it's so long!

See you today at 1:00 PM.

October 31 is on! "I'm going to dress up like a COVID virus and be the scariest thing around." - Dr. Strang.

Frankie says it could be the hottest gift this Christmas!

Another potential exposure to COVID-19. Its still here, be vigilant.

Social distancing reportedly off to a rocky start at a Nova Scotia high school this morning.

Another potential exposure to COVID-19. It's still here, be vigilant.

Some good news for those in long-term care.

Lots of unusual facts about your home province!

A 551 kilometre long flight path to remember, honour and continue the Legacy of Terry Fox @DimitriNeonakis via Twitter.

How much do you know about Nova Scotias favourite island? Take the quiz!

Lost footage of Halifax in the 1940s & 1950s.