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CTV News
27-05-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Blasting complete at QEII Halifax Infirmary construction site, next phase underway
A mobile crane is used to build a tower crane at the Halifax Infirmary site of the QEII Health Sciences Centre on May 12. (Source: Build Nova Scotia) Blasting has been completed at the QEII Halifax Infirmary construction site. The Nova Scotia government says preparation for the new acute care tower on Bell Road will now move to the next phase – mechanically breaking rock that is too close to the existing hospital for safe blasting. The province says the work will take place through the summer. Breaking rock located close to the hospital will not start until 3 p.m. The province says the work is scheduled later in the day to limit the impact on daytime clinical operations. Rock breaking farther from the hospital is scheduled to happen between 6:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. This week, work is scheduled between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. Sarting Monday, it will take place from 3 p.m. to midnight. The province says the new acute care tower will include: 216 beds 16 operating rooms a 48-bed intensive care unit an emergency department nearly twice the size of the current one a satellite diagnostic imaging department in the emergency department new and upgraded lab spaces additional treatment spaces For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
Toronto Star
16-05-2025
- Health
- Toronto Star
N.S. health minister admits ‘growing pains' with new free parking policy at hospitals
HALIFAX - The health authority in Nova Scotia says it is seeking the power to issue $500 tickets to unauthorized vehicles that take advantage of free parking at hospitals. Nova Scotia Health emailed Halifax-area hospital staff today to say it is working to preserve spaces for patients, visitors, and authorized staff. The message comes a day after Health Minister Michelle Thompson acknowledged 'growing pains' as hospitals adjust to the province's new free parking policy that took effect May 1. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW The health authority says that until it can ticket drivers it will issue warnings to unauthorized vehicles, and offer 175 additional free on-site parking spaces to staff at the Halifax Infirmary and Victoria General Hospital. Unions at both hospitals and the IWK Health Centre have voiced concern about a lack of spots when employees show up for work. The health authority says the Halifax Infirmary and Victoria General hospital together need almost 4,000 more parking spaces than are currently available to meet peak demand. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 16, 2025.
CBC
06-05-2025
- Health
- CBC
One case of measles confirmed in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia Public Health officials are confirming one case of measles in the Halifax area. It's the first case of measles confirmed in the province so far this year. It involves an adult who was exposed to measles while travelling to the United States. "They have received care and are recovering at home," public health said in a news release. People who were at the following locations, on the dates and times specified, may have been exposed to measles and should watch for symptoms: Courtyard by Marriott Halifax Downtown, Lobby (5120 Salter St., Halifax) on Saturday, April 26 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Banh Mi A & B (6172 Quinpool Rd, Halifax) on Saturday, April 26 from 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. Marquee Ballroom/Seahorse Tavern/The Local Restaurant and Bar (2037 Gottingen St., Halifax) on Saturday, April 26 from 10:30 p.m. to Sunday, April 27 at 2:30 a.m. Halifax Infirmary Emergency Department (1840 Bell Rd., Halifax) on Sunday, May 4 from 8:30 p.m. – 11:15 p.m. It is important to note that anyone who may have been at the Halifax Infirmary Emergency Department during these times and is pregnant, immunocompromised, or under the age of 12 months old should contact Public Health immediately at 902-481-1697.
