June temperature outlook via Environment Canada

**** Info via Environment Canada June temperature outlook Today is officially the first day of meteorological summer! With that, let’s look at the temperature map for June to see whether temperatures in your region will be below or above average. The forecasts are categorized as follows: blue indicates the probability that temperatures will be below normal; grey […]

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Municipal fires and impacts update – June 1, 5:30 p.m.

**** HRM Media Release Municipal fires and impacts update – June 1, 5:30 p.m. The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents of the following updates and impacts to municipal services as a result of the ongoing fires. Evacuation registry Residents and businesses whose properties are located in the area of significant impact on the evacuation map must immediately register with 311 via the online […]

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Sipekne’katik RCMP charge man with firearms offences

**** RCMP Media Release Sipekne’katik RCMP charge man with firearms offences Sipekne’katik RCMP has charged a man with firearms offences. At approximately 3:55 a.m. this morning, Sipekne’katik RCMP responded to a report of a man brandishing a firearm and threatening to kill someone on Burma Rd. in Sipekne’katik. Colchester County District RCMP members also responded […]

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Police have charged two additional men in relation to an ongoing human trafficking investigation

**** HRP Media Release Police lay additional human trafficking charges Police have charged two additional men in relation to an ongoing human trafficking investigation. In January 2023, police received a report of human trafficking that was occurring in the region. The incidents occurred between May 2021 and April 2023 and involved six victims, some of […]

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DNR Update on Wildfires, June 1

**** DNR Release DNR Update on Wildfires, June 1 ——————————————————– There are currently 16 active wildfires in the province. Below are details on the five largest wildfires. Barrington Lake, Shelburne County: — fire is still out of control, covering 18,173 hectares (181.7 square kilometres) — firefighters include more than 35 from Department of Natural Resources […]

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Police continue to investigate the murder of Daniel Martin Newman

**** HRP Media Release Police continue to investigate the murder of Daniel Martin Newman Today marks the 15th anniversary of the homicide of Daniel Martin Newman and the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate the case. On June 1, 2008, at approximately 3:30 a.m., Daniel’s body was discovered in a […]

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Tantallon Fire update via HRFE

Tantallon Fire update via HRFE Overnight fire fighting continues. More resources today. Hot spot checks and structure protection Register with 311 and municipal is calling residents Fire service ze has not gown. 50% contained. 837 hectars Fast and aggressive conditions expected today. Firefighter safety priority Police continue security on scene. Reminder for people to stay […]

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Municipal fires and impacts update – June 1, 8:05 a.m.

**’* HRM Media Release Municipal fires and impacts update – June 1, 8:05 a.m.   The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents of the following updates and impacts to municipal services as a result of the ongoing fires. Evacuation registry Residents and businesses whose properties are located in the area of significant impact on the evacuation map must immediately register with 311 via […]

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