Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating the owner of an amount of cash that was found in Halifax

**** HRP Media Release Money found Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating the owner of an amount of cash that was found in Halifax yesterday. At approximately 2:15 p.m. police received a report that a woman had located a sum of money. The woman reported that the cash had been blowing around loosely […]

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Police charge man in relation to the homicide of Anthony Charles Johnson

**** HRP Media Release Police charge man in relation to the homicide of Anthony Charles Johnson Investigators in the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division have charged a man with first-degree murder in relation to the homicide of Anthony Charles Johnson earlier this year in Halifax. At 11:30 p.m. on January 26, 2020, Halifax Regional Police responded […]

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2020 Volunteer Award recipients announced

**** HRM Media Release 2020 Volunteer Award recipients announced As part of National Volunteer Week, the Halifax Regional Municipality is honoured to announce the recipients of the 2019-20 Volunteer Awards. These awards are given to outstanding individuals or groups in recognition of their extraordinary volunteer contributions to their community. The recipients are as follows: District […]

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NSHA launches support for First Responders

**** NSHA Media Release NSHA launches support for First Responders Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) is launching a new service called First Responders Assist. ​ This service will offer short-term counselling and supportive services, including follow up if needed, for first responders and their families impacted by the tragedies of April 18 and 19 in […]

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Sojourn Signs #NovaScotiaStrong fundraiser continues to help

**** Sojourn Signs This is great. Sent in by Sojourn Signs ** Update   In the aftermath of the devastating events of April 18 & 19, we would like to show our support for the victims and families of this heinous crime. We would especially like to honour the selfless sacrifice that Cst. Heidi Stevenson […]

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Statement by RCMP: Criminal Operations Officer, Commanding Officer

**** RCMP Media Release Statement by RCMP Criminal Operations Officer, Chief Superintendent Chris Leather As we try and piece together the​ many details of the​ incidents that unfolded over the weekend,​ here​ is some of the information we know to date. Throughout the evening Saturday and into the early morning hours Sunday, the RCMP established […]

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Government to Cover Extra Dispensing Fees for Pharmacare Clients

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Government to Cover Extra Dispensing Fees for Pharmacare Clients ————————————————————— Government will now pay extra dispensing fees for Pharmacare clients for refills on prescriptions that would usually be filled for longer periods. For example, government will cover the second and third refill dispensing fees for prescriptions typically dispensed for 90 days. […]

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Statement on actions taken in relation to Portland St property in Dartmouth

**** HRP Media Release Statement on actions taken in relation to Portland St property in Dartmouth ​ Halifax Regional Police are providing a statement in relation to actions taken on property in Dartmouth related to the recent mass shooting. ​ We have had reports from members of the community that they are troubled by the […]

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Nova Scotia Reports Two More Deaths, Thirty-five New Cases of COVID-19

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Nova Scotia Reports Two More Deaths, Thirty-five 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 22, at 3 p.m. This update will be livestreamed on http://novascotia.ca/stayinformed/webcast . ————————————————————— Today, April 22, Nova Scotia is reporting two […]

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