Commercial truck driver facing impaired driving charges

**** RCMP Media Release Commercial truck driver facing impaired driving charges ​ A 30-year-old Meadowvale man is facing impaired driving charges after a concerned caller contacted police to report that a commercial vehicle was being operated in a dangerous manner.​ ​ The incident occurred on June 12 at approximately 5 p.m. Kings District RCMP members […]

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Police Investigate Break and Enter Into School

**** HRP Media Release Police Investigate Break and Enter Into School One suspect is in custody following a break and enter in Halifax overnight.​ ​ ​ At 11:41 p.m. police responded to a report of an intrusion alarm activation at Halifax West High School on Thomas Raddall Drive in Halifax.​ Two suspects were located inside the […]

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Public Service Announcement: Road Closure – Berlin Street

**** HRM Media Release Public Service Announcement Road Closure – Berlin Street The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that Berlin Street, from Connaught Avenue to Oxford Street, will be closed from Tuesday, June 16 to Tuesday, August 4 for road construction. Crews will be on site from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. A […]

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Police have charged a man following an assault with a weapon in Halifax

**** HRP Media Release Assault with weapon ​ Police have charged a man following an assault with a weapon in Halifax ​ At​ 1136 a.m. Halifax Regional Police responded to a report of​ a man throwing rocks at a residence in the 2400 block of Brunswick Street; breaking two windows. The man was also observed […]

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PUBLIC PROSECUTION SERVICE: Fair Treatment of African Nova Scotians

**** PUBLIC PROSECUTION SERVICE Media Release Fair Treatment of African Nova Scotians —————————————————————- NOTE: The following is a statement from Martin Herschorn, director of public prosecutions. —————————————————————- As prosecutors, Crown attorneys of the Nova Scotia Public Prosecution Service are committed to the fair treatment of all members of the public who encounter the criminal justice […]

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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is a Time to Reach Out

**** CNS Media Release World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is a Time to Reach Out —————————————————————- Older Nova Scotians helped build this province and continue to make great contributions to our communities. However, older people may be more vulnerable to abuse, particularly as people are staying home due to COVID-19. Today, June 15, is World […]

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Cineplex Details Plans to Move Forward

**** Cineplex Media Release Cineplex Details Plans to Move Forward Cineplex Inc. (“Cineplex”) today announced details of its plans to move its business forward following the abandonment by Cineworld Group plc (“Cineworld”) of its acquisition of Cineplex (the “Transaction”). Cineworld’s decision to abandon the Transaction was a scenario that Cineplex had considered and planned for. […]

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No New Cases of COVID-19

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release No New Cases of COVID-19 ————————————————————– As of today, June 15, Nova Scotia has 1,061 confirmed cases of COVID-19. No new cases were identified Sunday, June 14. Starting today, June 15, visits can resume at long-term care facilities and homes for persons with disabilities funded by the Department of Community Services […]

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