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**** HRM Media Release Response to COVID-19: Halifax Transit Update The Halifax Regional Municipality continues to monitor and respond to the rapidly evolving effects of COVID-19. Beginning in early July, Halifax Transit will start the installation of temporary polycarbonate shields on conventional buses, to help reduce the spread of the virus. The shields […]
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**** HRP Media Release Police investigate shooting. Update: The investigation into the earlier shooting is ongoing. We believe the suspects are known to one another and believe it to be a targeted incident. The male arrested earlier is still in custody and our Integrated General Investigative Section are continuing to work on the file. […]
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**** RCMP Media Release Kings District RCMP begin Summer ATV patrols Kings 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. Over the past weekend, members of Kings District RCMP made […]
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**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release No New Cases of COVID-19 ———————————————————— As of today, June 23, Nova Scotia continues to have no active cases of COVID-19. The last new case was identified on June 9. “We have gone two weeks without a new case of COVID-19 and that is because of the efforts of Nova Scotians,” […]
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**** HRM Media Release Halifax Common Skate Park repairs to begin Wednesday, June 24 The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that repairs to the Halifax Common Skate Park are scheduled from Wednesday, June 24 to Friday, July 10. Crews will be on site from 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. on weekdays. Construction access to the skate […]
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**** HRM Media Release Larry Uteck Drive – Road Construction The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that road construction will take place on Starboard and Nine Mile drives, near the Larry Uteck roundabout on Tuesday, June 23. Crews will be on site from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Lane drops will […]
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**** HRP Media Release Police warn public of a new form of fentanyl found in Halifax Police are warning the public of a new form of fentanyl that was seized as part of an investigation last week in Halifax. The seized drugs are bright green and have the consistency of sidewalk chalk. As […]
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**** Canadian Red Cross Release Boating Safety Equipment Requirements Along with your Pleasure Craft Operator Card, you are required by law to carry marine safety equipment. At a bare minimum, you should always have with you: Canadian-approved flotation device or lifejacket of appropriate size for each passenger on board Buoyant heaving line at least 15 metres in […]
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**** HRM Media Release The Halifax Regional Municipality is offering new recreation opportunities for residents of all ages this summer. REC Van The REC Van visits parks and greenspaces annually throughout the municipality in July and August providing free recreational sports and activities to children, youth, families and seniors. The van is stacked with […]
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**** RCMP Media Release Man arrested for flight from police, dangerous driving and impaired driving Halifax District RCMP arrest a 25-year-old man from Windsor for flight from police, dangerous driving and impaired driving on June 19. At approximately 10:40 p.m., a member of the Halifax District RCMP was monitoring traffic on Hwy. 101 near Mt. […]
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