RCMP investigates fatal single vehicle crash on Highway 102

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP investigates fatal single vehicle crash RCMP is investigating a fatal single vehicle crash that occurred this morning in Shubenacadie. Just before 7 a.m. on February​ 29, the RCMP, EHS and Fire responded to a single-vehicle collision occurred on Hwy.​ 102​ in Shubenacadie. The initial investigation indicated a southbound SUV left […]

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(Lifted) Overnight Parking Ban will be enforced 1-6 a.m., Sunday, March 1

**** HRM Media Release Update: Municipality Lifts Enforcement of Overnight Winter Parking Ba The Halifax Regional Municipality has lifted enforcement of the overnight winter parking ban until further notice. Snow Clearing Update Crews are active in all areas and are applying de-icing materials. The majority of mains streets are clear and passable, however isolated icy […]

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Impaired driver arrested after colliding into house, fleeing scene in Halifax

**** HRP Media Release On February 28th at 10:07 pm Halifax Regional Police received a call regarding a vehicle that had struck a house and fled the scene in the 1-10 block of Windstone Close, Halifax.​ As the vehicle was fleeing the scene it nearly struck a pedestrian.​ Officers were able to locate an address for […]

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Halifax Regional Police responded to a robbery that had occurred in the 200 block of Chain Lake Dr

**** HRP Media Release On February 28, 2020 at 8:35pm Halifax Regional Police received a call of a robbery that had occurred in the 200 block of Chain Lake Dr, Halifax.​ A man​ entered a business and demanded cash from the employee.​ The man motioned that he had a weapon but none was seen. He​ […]

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Two people arrested for stealing copper wire in Pictou County

**** RCMP Media Release Two people arrested for stealing copper wire In August 2019, police began receiving reports of thefts of copper wire from Nova Scotia Power (NSP) substations in Pictou County. During the time between October 2019 to February 2020, police responded to calls of break and enters​ into NSP substations continued with additional […]

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Giving someone drugs without their consent is a crime

**** RCMP Media Release Giving someone drugs without their consent is a crime Queens RCMP responded to a​ business in Greenfield following a​ report that one employee​ had given butter laced with cannabis oil to an unsuspecting employee. Initial reports indicate the suspect employee told​ other employees the butter was just flavoured butter and not […]

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(Update) Meet Kermit. He is a four-year-old cat who needs your help to get a needed surgery!

**** Via Bide Awhile Update: You probably remember Kermit, who was in need of surgery for his luxating patella (slipping kneecap). We are pleased to share that Kermit had his surgery this week and it went great! He is now on mandatory cage rest and will be closely monitored by our Animal Care Attendants and […]

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Man and​ woman charged with First Degree Murder

**** RCMP Media Release Man and​ woman charged with First Degree Murder The Homicide Unit of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division has charged​ a man and a woman​ with First Degree Murder in relation to the death of a 45-year-old man whose remains were found in​ Head of​ Jeddore.​ In the early morning of​ February 27, Halifax District […]

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COVID-19 Affected Areas Expanded

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release COVID-19 Affected Areas Expanded ————————————————————— More cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) are expected in Canada as the areas affected by the virus continues to expand outside of China. “While the risk to Nova Scotians is still low, we continue to work with our public health colleagues across Canada and our […]

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Keeping Couples Together in Long-Term Care

**** CNS Media Release HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Keeping Couples Together in Long-Term Care ————————————————————— Couples deserve to be able to stay together when they are in long-term care. That is why government is introducing the Life Partners in Long Term Care Act to protect a couple’s right to be placed together. “We want to do […]

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