Police have arrested a man in relation to a robbery that occurred in Halifax

**** HRP Media Release Police have arrested a man in relation to a robbery that occurred earlier today at a store in Halifax. At approximately 12:47 p.m., police responded to a report of a robbery at Atlantic News at 5560 Morris Street in Halifax. Staff reported that a man armed with a knife entered the […]

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No New Cases of COVID-19

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release No New Cases of COVID-19 ——————————————————– There will be no COVID-19 media briefing today, June 11 or Friday, June 12. Government will continue to issue news releases on new cases each day. ——————————————————– As of today, June 11, Nova Scotia has 1,061 confirmed cases of COVID-19. No new cases were identified […]

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Nova Scotia Health Authority update on service reintroduction

**** NSHA Media Release Nova Scotia Health Authority update on service reintroduction On May 25, Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) began the gradual process of reintroducing programs and services following unprecedented changes that had been made to the health system in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. “We know our patients continue to have concerns regarding […]

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Province Invests in New Businesses, Innovation

**** BUSINESS Media Release Province Invests in New Businesses, Innovation —————————————————————- The province is investing $750,000 to help startup businesses seize opportunities emerging from COVID-19. Business incubators Volta, Ignite and the Organization for Nova Scotia Innovation-Driven Enterprise (ONSIDE) will receive funding to help new businesses get off the ground. Funding through Innovacorp will support startup […]

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Response to COVID-19: Update to recreation activities

**** HRM Media Release Response to COVID-19: Update to recreation activities  The Halifax Regional Municipality continues to monitor and respond to the rapidly evolving effects of COVID-19. ​ Modified Summer Camps update ​ Pending the confirmation of recreation safety measures provided by public health, the municipality is planning to offer modified summer day camps beginning […]

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Atlantic Bubble, Statement from Premier

**** PREMIER’S OFFICE Media Release Atlantic Bubble, Statement from Premier —————————————————————– NOTE: The following is a statement from Premier Stephen McNeil. —————————————————————– Over the next few weeks, we need to monitor COVID-19 cases to ensure they stay low and we have little to no community spread. If we continue to flatten the curve, our first […]

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Police charge driver in vehicle/pedestrian collision

**** HRP Media Release Police charge driver in vehicle/pedestrian collision ​ Police have charged the driver in a vehicle/ pedestrian collision that occurred earlier this week in Bedford. ​ ​ At approximately 9:50 p.m. on June 8, police responded to a vehicle/pedestrian collision at the intersection of the Bedford Highway and Convoy Run. A vehicle […]

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Lunenburg District RCMP wants ATV enthusiasts to know they can expect to see them patrolling the trails this summer

**** RCMP Media Release Lunenburg District RCMP wants ATV enthusiasts to know they can expect to see them patrolling the trails this summer. Police will be out, and will be ensuring the shared trails are being used safely. RCMP in Lunenburg County are investing in additional training this summer to ensure that additional members are […]

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Fire Investigation Summary for 6 Afton Court, Cole Harbour

**** HRFE Release Fire Investigation Summary 6 Afton Court, Cole Harbour June 1, 2020 This fire involved a single unit dwelling. There was one injury and no fatalities. The ignition source was determined to be an open flame. The area of origin was determined to be a living room.  There were operating smoke alarms.  The cause of this fire […]

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