Vernon Ramesar

A blue-green algae risk advisory&nbsp;for Cunard Beach at Williams Lake&nbsp;has been lifted, according to a news release from the Halifax Regional Municipality.

Blue-green algae, or cyanobacteria, occurs in freshwater environments and&nbsp;can multiply rapidly during the summer.

Some types&nbsp;of blue-green algae produce toxins during blooms. Toxins may be released into the water when the blooms decay.

Test results showed the algae bloom is not toxin producing.&nbsp;

provincial water advisory remains in effect 

&nbsp;pending the results of testing.&nbsp;

N.S. premier, health minister fire provincial health authority CEO and board

Gone from the Nova Scotia Health Authority is Dr. Brendan Carr, who was hired in 2019. The board is being replaced for now by Janet Davidson, who will serve as an administrator.

Dr. Brendan Carr became the President and CEO of the Nova Scotia Health Authority in December, 2019.

Dr. Brendan Carr

The day after the new premier and cabinet were sworn in, Tim Houston held a news conference to update the public on 'next steps' for health care in the province – including firing the CEO of the provincial health authority and the entire board.

Protesters decry Halifax 'affordable housing' units that will cost more than $1,400 a month

Members of the Nova Scotia chapter of anti-poverty group ACORN protested against a $115.5-million low-cost federal loan that went to BANC Group to build 76 "affordable" units in Halifax that will cost upwards of $1,400 a month.

Housing advocates gathered to protest new federally-funded "affordable housing" units that will cost more than $1400 monthly. 

ACORN

Housing advocates gathered to protest new federally funded 'affordable housing' units that will cost more than $1,400 a month. 

RCMP arrest suspect in Victoria County homicide

RCMP have arrested a suspect in relation to the death of a 77-year-old man at a residence on New Haven Road in northern Cape Breton.

A sign for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

RCMP St. John's

RCMP are investigating a sudden death in Victoria County.

Former Conservative candidate placed on leave from library CEO job due to sex assault allegation

Troy Myers is on administrative leave from his job as CEO and chief librarian at South Shore Public Libraries following an allegation of sexual assault, which recently cost him the Conservative nomination for Dartmouth-Cole Harbour in the federal election.

Troy Myers was going to represent the Conservative Party in the federal election but has decided to step out of the race.

Troy Myers

Troy Myers was the Conservative Party candidate for Dartmouth-Cole Harbour until an allegation of sexual assault surfaced earlier this week.

University of King's College announces COVID plans; N.S. reports 7 new cases

Unvaccinated students, faculty and staff at the University of King's College in Halifax will have to be tested twice weekly for COVID-19.

The University of King's College in Halifax is shown on Oct. 31, 2018.

University of King's College

Williams Lake Beach was shut down on Aug. 10 because of a suspected blue-green algae bloom.

Halifax lifts blue-green algae risk advisory for Cunard Beach

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