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**** HRP Media Release Man arrested in connection to robbery, At approximately 11:27 p.m. on March 21, officers responded to a report of a robbery at Needs Convenience Store located at 100 Highfield Park Drive. Two men entered the store and directed the lone customer to lie on the floor and then they approached the […]
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**** RCMP Media Release RCMP arrests seven people for online cannabis sales In May 2019 Windsor District RCMP began an investigation into an illegal online cannabis marihuana distribution network operating within Hants, Kings, and Annapolis Counties. The investigation into the business led to a series of homes being searched on March 12, in Hants, Kings […]
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**** Government of Canada Release Government introduces Canada Emergency Response Benefit to help workers and businesses The Government of Canada is taking strong, immediate and effective action to protect Canadians and the economy from the impacts of the global COVID-19 pandemic. No Canadian should have to choose between protecting their health, putting food on the […]
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**** Lands and Forestry Release / HRFE **** UPDATED A ban on open fires is now in effect to protect Nova Scotia’s forestry workers during the pandemic. No open fires are allowed. There is a Province wide burn ban in place. Halifax Regional Municipality has different rules during burn bans. Until the ban is lifted, […]
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**** RCMP Media Release Additional charges laid against L’Ardoise man Child pornography charges have been laid against a L’Ardoise man who was arrested in October 2019 on sexual assault and related offences. Pursuant to the sexual assault allegations, RCMP investigators searched the suspect’s home on October 1, 2019 and seized his electronic devices. The search […]
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**** CNS Media Release Protecting yourself from coronavirus There are currently no vaccines available to protect you against the novel coronavirus. Nova Scotians are encouraged to think about what they can do to stay healthy and prevent the spread of any respiratory illness, including COVID-19. There are simple, practical things you can do to prepare in case you […]
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**** RCMP Media Release Stunting driver charged: 70 km/hr over the posted speed limit On March 24 at 3:48 p.m., a member of the Kings District RCMP, Kingston office, was monitoring traffic on Hwy. 101 near Berwick. They observed a black Kia Forte travelling at a high rate of speed near Exit 15 and activated […]
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**** HRM Media Release Response to COVID-19: Municipal service updates Wednesday, March 25, 2020 (Halifax, NS) – The Halifax Regional Municipality continues to monitor and respond to the rapidly evolving effects of COVID-19. The municipality is committed to taking important steps in reducing the spread of COVID-19. There are no reductions in public safety service levels. All […]
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**** Weather statement via Environment Canada **** ENDED A wintery mix is expected for Thursday into Friday, triggering a special weather statement via Environment Canada. Check out the link for more information: http://weather.gc.ca/warnings/index_e.html?prov=ns “Total snowfall: 5 to 15 cm. Maximum wind gusts: northeasterly 60 km/h. Locations: central to eastern Nova Scotia. Time span: Thursday afternoon […]
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**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Strengthening Health System and New Measures ————————————————————— Premier Stephen McNeil and Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer of health, announced further measures today, March 24, to strengthen the health system and help Nova Scotians dealing with COVID-19. “Keeping Nova Scotians safe and healthy is our number one job. Everything […]
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