February 2020 – Page 2 – Waterfront Media Halifax

LENNOX ductless single-zone and multi-zone heat pumps recalled due to fire hazard

February 28, 2020March 19, 2021Waterfront Media HFXLeave a Comment

**** Recall via Health Canada LENNOX ductless single-zone and multi-zone heat pumps recalled due to fire hazard LENNOX ductless single-zone and multi-zone heat pumps Common name: LENNOX ductless single-zone and multi-zone heat pumps Product description: This recall involves the ductless, mini-split single zone and multi zone heat pump units installed outdoors. The following heat pumps are included in […]

Legislation Addresses Rise in Youth Vaping

February 27, 2020March 25, 2021Waterfront Media HFXLeave a Comment

**** CNS Media Release HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Legislation Addresses Rise in Youth Vaping ————————————————————— Amendments to the Tobacco Access Act and the Smoke-free Places Act aim to prevent a new generation of Nova Scotians from becoming addicted to nicotine. These legislative changes build on a first-of-its-kind in Canada ban on flavoured e-cigarette products announced in […]

Nova Scotia public health officials are working closely with their colleagues across Canada to make sure cases of novel coronavirus are quickly identified and managed.

February 27, 2020April 14, 2020Waterfront Media HFXLeave a Comment

**** NS GOVERNMENT MEDIA RELEASE. Novel Coronavirus Nova Scotia public health officials are working closely with their colleagues across Canada to make sure cases of novel coronavirus are quickly identified and managed. In December 2019, cases of pneumonia were reported in Wuhan, China caused by a new virus that hadn’t been seen in humans. That […]

Two ATV riders arrested following refusal to stop for police, collision

February 27, 2020Waterfront Media HFXLeave a Comment

**** RCMP Media Release Two ATV riders arrested following refusal to stop for police, collision Halifax District RCMP has arrested two ATV riders after they refused to stop for police. One of the riders also collided with a police vehicle. At approximately 9 p.m. on February 25, an RCMP officer driving a police SUV saw […]

(Lifted) Overnight Parking Ban will be enforced 1-6 a.m., Friday, Feb. 28

February 27, 2020February 28, 2020Waterfront Media HFXLeave a Comment

**** HRM Media Release Update: Municipality Lifts Enforcement of Overnight Winter Parking Ban The Halifax Regional Municipality has lifted enforcement of the overnight winter parking ban until further notice. Snow Clearing Update The majority of streets, sidewalks and bike lanes are clear and passable, however isolated section of ice may still exist. Crews are continuing […]

The province is investing $355,000 to help the Bus Stop Theatre complete major renovations

February 26, 2020Waterfront Media HFXLeave a Comment

**** COMMUNITIES/CULTURE/HERITAGE Media Release Support for Bus Stop Theatre ————————————————————— Culture and the arts are important to Nova Scotians and contribute to the vibrancy of our communities and our economy. That is why the province is investing $355,000 to help the Bus Stop Theatre complete major renovations. “The renovations support not only the Bus Stop […]

Kerry Sampson wanted by police on province-wide warrant

February 26, 2020February 26, 2020Waterfront Media HFXLeave a Comment

**** RCMP Media Release Kerry Sampson wanted by police on province-wide warrant Windsor RCMP has obtained a warrant for the arrest of a man who has been charged with a number of offences in Hants County. Kerry Lee Sampson, 34, of Windsor, has been charged with: Assault (2 counts) […]

Government Amends Electricity Act / Lobster Quality Research and Innovation Centre To Help Fishery

February 26, 2020February 26, 2020Waterfront Media HFXLeave a Comment

**** ENERGY/MINES Media Release Government Amends Electricity Act ————————————————————— Government is amending the Electricity Act to make it possible to add more clean, renewable energy to Nova Scotia’s electricity system. The changes will create the Green Choice Program that gives large electricity customers the ability to purchase clean electricity from new, renewable energy projects through […]

Investments to Help Fight Homelessness and Provide Affordable Housing / HOUSING–Amendments to Housing Nova Scotia

February 26, 2020April 10, 2022Waterfront Media HFXLeave a Comment

**** Community Services/Municipal Affairs/Housing Media Release Investments to Help Fight Homelessness and Provide Affordable Housing ————————————————————— The quality of life for Nova Scotians greatly depends on access to safe and affordable housing. That is why government is investing hundreds of millions to fight homelessness, provide affordable housing and raise the income level of those who […]

Police are continuing to ask for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 43-year-old Dartmouth man