Nova Scotians are being reminded to make sure their vaccinations are up to date. It follows the confirmation of three cases of mumps and seven cases of measles in the Halifax area since January. Doctor Trevor Arnason, the medical officer of health for the Halifax, Eastern Shore and West Hants areas, says most of the patients were not fully immunized against the diseases.
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Nova Scotia Posts Banner Year for Tourism in 2016
Nova Scotia’s tourism industry enjoyed another banner year in 2016. Tourism Nova Scotia says 2.2 million people visited the province last year, 170-thousand more than 2015. Much of the increase was a result of 14 percent rise in visitors from the US. In all, it’s estimated tourism brought 2.6 billion in revenue to the province last year.