Queens county man dies in highway collision

**** RCMP Media Release Queens county man dies in highway collision At 3:24 p.m. on February 12, Queens District RCMP responded to a collision involving a tractor trailer and a pickup truck. Initial investigation determined the pickup truck crossed the centre line and collided with the tractor trailer. The driver of the pickup truck, a […]

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Halifax Water 2020 Rate Application

**** Halifax Water Release 2020 Rate Application The first proposed rate changes for water and wastewater services since April 2016 On February 13th, 2020, Halifax Water filed a rate application with the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (NSUARB) to increase water and wastewater rates. This rate application does not include stormwater rates. The NSUARB […]

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In honour of African Heritage Month, RCMP welcomed some of the incredible women who are featured in tge bokk “HerStory”

**** Info via RCMP In honour of African Heritage Month, RCMP welcomed some of the incredible women who are featured in “HerStory,” a book authored by Sgt. Craig Smith that tells the story of 40 black women across Canada who have made differences in Canadian law enforcement. Black women making a difference in law enforcement. […]

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Police have charged a man with sexual assault in relation to an incident that occurred in 2018.

**** HRP Media Release Police charge man with sexual assault Police have charged a man with sexual assault in relation to an incident that occurred in 2018. At approximately 4 p.m. on May 19, police responded to a report of a sexual assault that had occurred overnight at a location in East Preston. The female […]

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Overnight Parking Ban will continue to be enforced 1-6 a.m., Friday, Feb. 14

**** HRM Media Release Public Service Announcement Overnight Parking Ban will continue to be enforced 1-6 a.m., Friday, Feb. 14 Please be advised that the municipal overnight winter parking ban will​ continue to be enforced from 1 a.m. to 6 a.m. overnight. Parking Ban Vehicles must be off municipal streets during the hours noted above. […]

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Human Trafficking Team charges man for sexual offences

**** RCMP Media Release Human Trafficking Team charges man for sexual offences The Nova Scotia Human Trafficking team has charged a 38-year-old man for sexual offences involving a female youth, following a five-week investigation.​ The investigation began on January 9​ and resulted​ in the​ arrest of the suspect, Bradley Lloyd Clarke, 38, of Kentville on February […]

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(Cancelled) Clear vision set for EcoEndurance Challenge 2020

**** Halifax SAR Release Clear vision set for EcoEndurance Challenge 2020. **** Update:  Cancelled this year due to COVID-19 . . The EcoEndurance Challenge 2020 marks the 20th anniversary of the E2C event- and the end of an era for the event. Organizers are promising to make this years event the best one ever. Through […]

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The Nova Scotia Pre-primary Program is expanding. In September 2020, it will be available across the province

**** CNS Media Release The Nova Scotia Pre-primary Program is expanding. In September 2020, it will be available across the province. Pre-primary is an optional, free, play-based program for children the year before they start school. You can learn more about the program at www.novascotia.ca/preprimary. For a list of locations or register your child for […]

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Consider your pets when planning for emergencies.

**** HRFE Release Pets During Emergencies Consider your pets when planning for emergencies. Know where to take your pets in an emergency and remember their needs when creating your family preparedness kit. Before Find a safe place for your pets to stay Make sure your pets wear current ID tags all the time, and that […]

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This is a special story originally written the summer of 2019: Meeting the heroes: A family says thanks after toddlers life is saved.

(FAMILY) This is a special story originally posted elsewhere during the summer of 2019. It meant a lot to those involved so I am reposting here (and eventually on the webpage) Meeting the heroes: A family says thanks after toddlers life is saved. Sasha and Matt, proud parents, and twin brother Zach, with son John […]

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