
"It's a really tough choice to make," says resident Jennifer Cahill. However, some people are having a hard time choosing who to 'bubble' with. "We want to reconnect families, but we can't put anyone at risk," said McNeil on Friday. In a further easing of restrictions, Premier Stephen McNeil also announced the implementation of 'family bubbles,' where two immediate family households are allowed to come together. Restrictions were also lifted at beaches in the province.īeachgoers walked the shoreline in Dominion, N.S., as cars were allowed to enter through its gates for the first time in months. "We have two exits so that they can exit out another door – all you can do is manage it the best you can." "It's a little hard, but we have signage up, so we want one inside the office getting waited on, and another person can wait in the hall," says Passchendaele Golf Club owner, Harvey Ellsworth. For the owners of the course, the pandemic has been a learning experience. With many golf enthusiasts hoping to tee up, it proved challenging to find a parking spot at the scenic golf course. "It's good to get out of the house and do something different." "You couldn't wipe the smile off my face for the whole day," says golfer, Scott MacQueen.

On Friday, the province permitted golf courses to move forward with their season – an announcement sparking joy in the hearts of many golfers. "It was just nice to be out with this COVID going on – it was a real pleasure." "At least there's no black flies or mosquito's right now," said golfer, Alfred Vakaras. Single digits temperatures, a light breeze, and cloudy skies didn't stop golf enthusiasts from visiting Passchendaele Golf Club in Glace Bay for the first official day of golf in the province in 2020. Despite lacklustre weather on Saturday, residents enjoyed their newfound freedoms that pandemic restrictions prohibited – until now.

For the first time in months since COVID-19 struck, golf course, beaches and other outdoor facilities in Nova Scotia were allowed to open up.
