(Update) Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a child that has gone missing in Halifax

**** HRP Media Release Police trying to locate lost child Update Release on Missing Child HRP confirm that an extensive search of Kearney Lake and the neighborhood has been completed in joint efforts to locate a girl who was reported missing by a bystander. The reported girl has not been found and there is no […]

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Bluenose Prepares for Sail Past Summer Tour

**** COMMUNITIES/CULTURE/HERITAGE Media Release Bluenose Prepares for Sail Past Summer Tour —————————————————————– Nova Scotia’s iconic Bluenose II will sail into ports and harbours around the province this summer in a unique tour fit for the times dubbed Sail Past Summer. “Ninety-nine years ago, Captain Angus Walters took up the mantle of the Bluenose, representing the […]

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No New Cases of COVID-19

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release No New Cases of COVID-19 —————————————————————- As of today, June 25, Nova Scotia continues to have no active cases of COVID-19. The last new case was identified on June 9. “I am so proud of the commitment Nova Scotians have shown to flattening the curve. We’ve worked together to tackle this […]

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Some Nova Scotia Museums to Reopen July 1

**** COMMUNITIES/CULTURE/HERITAGE Media Release Some Nova Scotia Museums to Reopen July 1 —————————————————————– Some provincial museum sites will reopen on Wednesday, July 1, with new measures in place to ensure people can safely enjoy their visits. “Our museums provide unique learning experiences, showcasing past events and ways of life that have shaped our communities and […]

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Nova Scotians Encouraged to Rediscover Nova Scotia and Support Local Tourism Businesses

**** TOURISM NOVA SCOTIA Media Release Nova Scotians Encouraged to Rediscover Nova Scotia and Support Local Tourism Businesses —————————————————————– Tourism Nova Scotia is launching a new marketing campaign today, June 25, encouraging Nova Scotians to explore the province and support local tourism businesses. “With travel restrictions in place as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, […]

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NSHA launches new mental health and addictions website​

**** NSHA Media Release NEWS RELEASE NSHA launches new mental health and addictions website​ The Mental Health and Addictions Program (MHAP) of Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) has launched a new website where visitors can access information on common mental illness and harmful substance use conditions, and explore evidence-based tools and resources. At the heart […]

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Homecoming motorcade procession for Captain Brenden MacDonald, Captain Maxime Miron-Morin, Sub-Lieutenant Matthew Pyke, and Master Corporal Matthew Cousins

**** CAF Release Homecoming motorcade procession for Captain Brenden MacDonald, Captain Maxime Miron-Morin, Sub-Lieutenant Matthew Pyke, and Master Corporal Matthew Cousins Captain Brenden MacDonald, Captain Maxime Miron-Morin, Sub-Lieutenant Matthew Pyke, and Master Corporal Matthew Cousins will arrive home in Halifax and Truro, Nova Scotia, on Thursday, June 25. As previously announced, six Canadian Armed Forces […]

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The Department of National Defence releases 2019 report on suicide mortality

**** CAF Release The Department of National Defence releases 2019 report on suicide mortality ​ The Department of National Defence (DND) released the 2019 Surgeon General Report on Suicide Mortality in the Canadian Armed Forces. The findings from this report will advance the department’s knowledge of this issue by helping to refine our understanding of […]

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(Found) Missing person: Help the RCMP find Tristan James Marchand

**** RCMP Media Release Missing person: Help the RCMP find Tristan James Marchand ​. Update: Missing person located ​The 33-year-old​ man​ who was reported missing from St. Peter’s​ on June 24​ has been located and is safe. The RCMP would like to thank the public for their assistance and retweets on social media. St. Peter’s​ […]

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NSHA working to address issues with blood collection appointment telephone booking process

**** NSHA Media Release NSHA working to address issues with blood collection appointment telephone booking process Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) is working to address issues and delays people are currently experiencing when they call to book a blood collection appointment.​ “We know patients are having difficulty getting through our phone lines to make an […]

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