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Among the restrictions coming into effect tomorrow for Halifax: no more than five people can gather indoors or out; no sports, arts, social or special events; no practises, no rehearsals; spas, hair salons and barbers are closed; gyms, pools and yoga studios are closed; arcades, museums and galleries are closed; libraries are closed but can offer pick-up and drop-off services; restaurants are closed to eating in—this closure includes patios—but can do take-out. The lockdown comes o...

janderson@ironmountaindailynews.com IRON MOUNTAIN — A small cabin at the center of City Park will be rehabilitated, thanks to a $25,000 memorial fund contribution and the efforts of a local ski club. In 2017, the Menominee Range Nordic Ski Club gained permission from the city to use the former “rangers cabin” at the park as a warming shack and youth ski league storage space. However, it needs work, including new windows and a door, a fireplace insert and chimney repair, City Manager Jorda...

Organizers greenlight cruise, fest in Center Line and Warren Shutterstock image Advertisement CENTER LINE/WARREN — Plans are underway to jump start the three-day Center Line Independence Festival and the Cruisin’ 53 car cruise along Van Dyke Avenue in Warren and Center Line in June. The festival will run June 4-6 in Center Line with live music, food and other activities all three days. There will be fireworks at dusk June 5, capping a full Saturday of activities including the Cruisin’ 53 ...

Downtown Austin Downtown Austin businesses have struggled since the start of the pandemic, but will see a return to their status as a key economic engine soon, according to a new report. Of the 740 storefronts open pre-pandemic, 88 have closed permanently, the report released Wednesday by the Downtown Austin Alliance found. The nonprofit partnership of business owners, community groups and others said its unsure of the status of another 96 stores. That could mean as many as 25% of these busin...

Map of COVID-19 cases reported in Nova Scotia as of April 19, 2021. Legend here. THE COAST 15 cases scattered over half the province April 19  Nova Scotia’s COVID-19 numbers are higher on Monday than theyve been in months. The same day Nova Scotia announced the good news of expanded vaccine eligibly, it also announced case numbers that suggest a viral surge. The race is truly on to find out if we can spread vaccine protection faster than the virus can spread itself. There are 15 new C...

Ladies Night Out back this year in Sault The Sault News SAULT STE. MARIE — Despite COVID-19, downtown retailers and restaurants invite the public to Ladies Night Out from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday.  This shopping event has reached its fifth year, but like many events, experienced a year off in 2020. 17 retailers and restaurants along Ashmun Street and Portage Avenue will be involved this year along with several additional businesses that have contributed to raffle items that shoppers will have t...

Map of COVID-19 cases reported in Nova Scotia as of April 17, 2021. Legend here. THE COAST 1 person dead, 6 new cases on Friday, April 16  The latest COVID-19 news and numbers reported by Nova Scotia. Another person has died of COVID-19 in Nova Scotia. In its daily report, the province identifies her as a woman who was over 80, and she died in the Central health authority zone. She is the 67th declared COVID fatality in the province, and the second C19 death in 2021 (the first was announ...

Strang says: “We know the COVID-19 vaccines are effective at preventing serious illness and death from COVID-19 and thankfully almost all of the residents at Glasgow Hall have been fully vaccinated. Based on recent experience in Canada, I anticipate that the vaccine will prevent widespread transmission in this facility and that anyone who does contract the virus will only have mild symptoms.” The infected long-term care worker is only one of the eight new C19 cases Nova Scotia is ...

Map of COVID-19 cases reported in Nova Scotia as of April 15, 2021. Legend here. THE COAST 3 cases on a technicality for Thursday, April 15  Nova Scotia’s latest COVID-19 numbers. At last you can read "What happened at Northwood?" the investigative feature by Stephanie Nolen that has occupied so much of my attention this week. It is a powerful, illuminating story about last years deadly COVID-19 outbreak at the long-term care home, and I am honoured that The Coast is able to bring it t...

Map of COVID-19 cases reported in Nova Scotia as of April 18, 2021. Legend here. THE COAST 7 cases, the Brazilian variant arrives and a second nursing home case April 18  Plus some late-breaking school cases on a sucky COVID-19 Sunday. A deranged gunman started a murderous rampage in Portapique, Nova Scotia, on the night of April 18, 2020. That rampage ended with the gunman killed before noon on April 19, by the same RCMP he disguised himself as, after he murdered 22 people. Today marks the...