Repost – Swimming with the fishes.  Local mermaid shares her tails of becoming an aquatic entertainer in the HRM 

Repost Swimming with the fishes.  Local mermaid shares her tails of becoming an aquatic entertainer in the HRM  We spoke to Raina about her love of her unique passion for spreading joy and seeing smiles from the crowd as a Halifax mermaid. (photo by Brett Stanley)   Name / Company or Organization Raina the Halifax […]

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Special weather statement in effect

**** Info via Environmental Canada Special weather statement in effect First significant snowfall of the season expected. Locations: Nova Scotia excluding extreme southwestern regions. Total snowfall: 10 to 20 cm with locally higher amounts possible. Time span: Sunday night until Monday night. Similar storms in the past have caused: – hazardous driving conditions – school […]

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December temperature outlook via Environment Canada 

**** Info via Environmental Canada December temperature outlook via Environment Canada Today marks the first day of meteorological winter. This three-month period is used for record-keeping and climate monitoring, allowing meteorologists to compare data like temperature and precipitation in a consistent way. Let’s have a look at the map for the month of December, to see […]

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Join us for the Shubie Park Tree Lighting!

**** Via Shubenacadie Canal Commission Join us for the Shubie Park Tree Lighting! Cocoa, roasting marshmallows on a bonfire, music, and a visit from Santa. It’s always a great way to kick off the season. Outdoor movie screening after the tree lighting. How the Grinch Stole Christmas (26 mins) Troll’s Holiday (26 mins). Don’t forget […]

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Marcelle 40+ Anti-Wrinkle Cream recalled due to microbial contamination

**** Recall via Health Canada Marcelle 40+ Anti-Wrinkle Cream recalled due to microbial contamination Issue Following analyses carried out by Groupe Marcelle Inc., the results showed that the affected products do not meet microbial standards due to traces of mould that develop over time. Affected products This recall involves the Marcelle brand 40+ Anti-Wrinkle Creams. The […]

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Halifax Regional Police are currently on scene at a weapons call in Dartmouth

**** HRP Media Release Police on scene at weapons call Halifax Regional Police are currently on scene at a weapons call in Dartmouth. At approximately 09:50 PM, police received a call of possible gun shots, officers arrived on scene in the area of the 400 block of Renfrew St in Dartmouth, and located evidence of […]

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We are saddened to announce the recent passing of retired Police Service Dog (PSD) Nico

Sad news Via HRP We are saddened to announce the recent passing of retired Police Service Dog (PSD) Nico Nico was a loyal partner, friend and companion to Cst. Kevin MacDonald during his time in the field. Nico had an exceptional 8-year career with Halifax Regional Police before retiring two years ago. Over the years, […]

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