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**** RCMP Media Release On February 12, Halifax District RCMP received complaints about two different phone scams in Sheet Harbour. Neither scam was successful, but police are sharing this information to help prevent others from being victimized. One call threatened arrest and legal action if the person receiving the call did not provide their SIN. […]
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**** RCMP Media Release Update: Woman wanted by police on province-wide warrant arrested The 20-year-old woman from Fall River for whom a province-wide warrant was obtained is now in custody. Halifax District RCMP arrested her without incident this afternoon. The RCMP would like to thank the public for their assistance. **** Halifax District RCMP has […]
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**** HRM Media Release Public Service Announcement 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 sections of black ice may still exist. […]
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**** FINANCE/TREASURY BOARD Media Release New Cannabis Stores Announced ————————————————————— More Nova Scotia Liquor Corp. (NSLC) stores across the province will start selling cannabis to address geographical gaps and to better combat the illicit market. Finance and Treasury Board Minister Karen Casey announced today, Feb. 14, that renovations will begin in 14 stores as soon […]
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**** HEALTH/WELLNESS/TRANSPORTATION/INFRASTRUCTURE RENEWAL Media Release Construction of Dialysis Unit at Halifax Infirmary Moving Forward ————————————————————— Dialysis is an important, life-saving treatment. That is why government is continuing to improve access to this care. Government has approved $5.98 million to add six more dialysis chairs at the Halifax Infirmary. As a result, 24 more patients will […]
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****COMMUNITIES/CULTURE/HERITAGE Media Release Africville Honoured on Heritage Day ————————————————————— The community of Africville and its former residents are an important part of Nova Scotia’s history and culture. That is why Africville is being honoured on Heritage Day, Monday, Feb. 17. “Heritage Day is a time to commemorate the remarkable individuals and places that have contributed […]
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If you are around Alderney Landing, make sure you swing by the display (across from Tims) and check out the HRFE historic display for African Heritage Month. There is strength in the displays stories. . . .
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**** HRP Media Release Police Investigate Robbery Halifax Regional Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred in Halifax this afternoon. On February 13th, 2020, at 1:44pm, Halifax Regional Police responded to the L.K. Yarns store at 5545 Young Street in Halifax for a robbery committed by a lone male who threatened staff with a […]
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**** Via Rail Release The following is a post made February 13th regarding major train disruptions. (Added: CN statement below) “Following an advisory from the infrastructure owner that they are unable to support our operations across their network, VIA Rail has no other option but to cancel its services, effective immediately and until further notice. […]
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**** HRM Media Release Public Service Announcement Traffic Delays – Frostbite 5-Miler Event The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents of traffic delays in the Lower Sackville area during the Frostbite 5-Miler event on Sunday, Feb. 16. The race is expected to draw several hundred walkers and runners. The event will begin just before noon […]
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