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**** Info via the HRFE Fire investigation summary for 7094 Chebucto Road, Halifax March 3, 2020 This fire involved a multi-unit dwelling. There were no injuries and no fatalities. The ignition source was determined to be an exhaust fan. The area of origin was determined to a bathroom. There were operating smoke alarms. The cause of this fire […]
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**** Recall via Health Canada Kichler 52″ 5-Blade Indoor Fan recalled due to injury hazard Common name: Kichler 52″ 5-Blade Indoor Fan, Model Number 35153 manufactured from January 2016 to April 2017 Product description: This recall involves the Kichler 52″ 5-Blade Indoor Fan, Model Number 35153. The fan is a curved blade ceiling fan with etched umber […]
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**** Info via Princess Cruises Voluntary 60 Day Pause of Global Ship Operations Princess Cruises Announces a Voluntary and Temporary Pause of its Global Ship Operations for 60 Days Cruise Line Remains Committed to the Health, Safety and Well-Being of Guests, Team Members and Communities Visited Globally In proactive response to the unpredictable circumstances […]
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**** FISHERIES/AQUACULTURE Media Release Keeping Shorelines and Oceans Clean ————————————————————— Reducing shoreline pollution and maintaining the clean and pristine waters which the province is known for is important to Nova Scotians. That is why the new Marine Debris Clean-Up Program is providing financial support to remove lost and discarded marine debris from shorelines and waters. […]
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**** Info via Environment Canada Rainfall warning now in effect via Environment Canada Check out the link for more information: http://weather.gc.ca/warnings/index_e.html?prov=ns “Rain and strong southeasterly winds expected this afternoon and tonight, as well as higher than normal water levels along the Atlantic coastline. Total rainfall: 15 to 25 mm, with locally higher amounts […]
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**** HRP Media Release Police Investigate Arson Investigators with the General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division are investigating a suspicious fire that occurred early this morning in Halifax. At 1:55 a.m. on March 12, Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency along with Halifax Regional Police responded to reports of a suspicious fire at […]
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Thinking of getting your first tattoo? Bishop’s Tattoo has some advice to think about Tattoos have become a big part of modern day culture, with their popularity rising as a way to express yourself. And Halifax has a considerable tattoo businesses and talent to help get you started. Tattoos, however, shouldn’t be jumped into without […]
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**** Info via Health Canada Cybersecurity vulnerabilities associated with some medical devices with Bluetooth Low Energy chips Health Canada is informing Canadians, healthcare professionals, and manufacturers about a series of cybersecurity vulnerabilities named “SweynTooth”. These vulnerabilities may affect devices using the Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) protocol. Because of these vulnerabilities, some medical devices that use […]
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**** RCMP Media Release The province’s independent Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT) has laid a charge of operating a conveyance (motor vehicle) in a manner dangerous to the public causing bodily harm against Cst. Kayla Jeffrey, a member of the RCMP Enfield Detachment. On September 13, 2019 at approximately 3:30 p.m., Cst. Jeffrey was responding […]
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**** NSHA Media Release Nova Scotia Health Authority is limiting the number of people who can visit inpatients at all sites to prevent the spread of any respiratory illness, including COVID-19. In NSHA facilities a patient can name up to two people who will be their family or primary support person/people. The person(s) chosen as […]
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