(Update) The Canadian Forces Snowbirds will cross the country to salute Canadians doing their part to fight the spread of COVID-19.

**** Info via RAF The team’s signature nine-jet formation, with trailing white smoke, will fly over cities across the country starting in Nova Scotia this weekend and working west throughout the week. The team will release anticipated locations, routes, and times on their social media platforms each day. Flyovers will occur at an elevation no […]

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The road so far: COVID-19 updates (End))

As things continue to change, previous bulk update posts fill up fast.  Here is the fifth post. ** Update:  Until further notice, all covid posts will be in their own post . Page 4: https://waterfrontmediahfx.the902hxir.ca/the-road-so-far-full-collection-of-covid-19-coberage Page 3: https://waterfrontmediahfx.the902hxir.ca/the-road-so-far-covid-19-updates-part-3 Page 2: https://waterfrontmediahfx.the902hxir.ca/the-road-so-far-coverage-of-the-covid-19-virus-page-2 Page 1: https://waterfrontmediahfx.the902hxir.ca/so-far-global-covid-19-scares-cause-closures-locally-and-abroad . State of Emergency to be Extended ** Release: https://waterfrontmediahfx.the902hxir.ca/state-of-emergency-to-be-extended-2 Easing of Some Public […]

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Nova Scotia Reports One More Death, Twenty New Cases of COVID-19

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Nova Scotia Reports One More Death, Twenty New Cases of COVID-19 —————————————————————- Premier Stephen McNeil and Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer of health will provide an update today, April 29, at 3 p.m. This update will be livestreamed on http://novascotia.ca/stayinformed/webcast . ————————————————————— Today, April 29, Nova Scotia is reporting one […]

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Lunenburg County woman charged following reports of suspicious incidents

**** RCMP Media Release Lunenburg County woman charged following reports of suspicious incidents Lunenburg District RCMP have charged a 49-year-old Lunenburg County woman following a two-month investigation into suspicious incidents. ​ Between December 30, 2019 and January 27, 2020, Lunenburg District RCMP received multiple reports from residents about a woman attending their homes saying she […]

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Schools and Licenced Child Care to Remain Closed Until After May Long Weekend

**** EDUCATION/EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT Media Release Schools and Licenced Child Care to Remain Closed Until After May Long Weekend —————————————————————- Premier Stephen McNeil announced plans today, April 28, to continue at-home learning until at least Tuesday, May 19. Following the recommendation of Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer of health, all public schools […]

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Loan Program Available to Municipalities

**** CNS Media Release MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS/HOUSING–Loan Program Available to Municipalities ————————————————————— A new operating loan program is being introduced to help municipalities with financial losses due to COVID-19. ​ The $380 million loan program, which was developed in collaboration with the Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities and the Association of Municipal Administrators, will be available […]

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Nova Scotia RCMP release statistics on COVID-19​ enforcement

**** RCMP Media Release Nova Scotia RCMP release statistics on COVID-19​ enforcement Since April​ 22, Nova Scotia RCMP has charged 24​ people for offences under the Nova Scotia Health Protection and Emergency Management Acts. To date, the RCMP has charged a total of​ 185​ people with offences related to the current provincial State of Emergency […]

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Nova Scotia Reports Three More Deaths, Fifteen New Cases of COVID-19

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS– Nova Scotia Reports Three More Deaths, Fifteen New Cases of COVID-19 —————————————————————- Premier Stephen McNeil and Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer of health will provide an update today, April 28, at 3 p.m. This update will be livestreamed on http://novascotia.ca/stayinformed/webcast . —————————————————————- Today, April 28, Nova Scotia is reporting three additional deaths […]

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Police request public assistance identifying suspect

**** HRP Media Release Police request public assistance identifying suspect ​ Police are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in relation to a wallet that was taken in Dartmouth last week. A woman called police to file a lost property report after she left her wallet containing cash and identification in a shopping […]

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RCMP is asking for the public’s help to help solve an assault that occurred in Fletchers Lake

**** RCMP Media Release Halifax District RCMP is asking for the public’s help to help solve an assault that occurred in Fletchers Lake. At approximately 8:10 p.m. on April 21, Halifax District RCMP received a report of a woman walking along Holland Dr. when she was approached by a man and assaulted. The woman yelled […]

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