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**** RCMP Media Release Middle Sackville man charged with uttering threats and firearm offences Halifax District RCMP have charged a 61-year-old man from Middle Sackville following an incident on June 21. At approximately 11:45 p.m. on Halifax District RCMP responded to a weapons complaint where a man had a gun and had threatened another man. […]
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**** MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS/HOUSING Media Release Applications Open, New Category Added to Emergency Services Providers Fund —————————————————————- Nova Scotians rely on first responder organizations to protect us from fires and other emergency situations. That is why the budget of the Emergency Services Provider Fund was increased to purchase equipment used to respond to an emergency. The […]
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**** RCMP Media Release Man arrested for public mischief following false weapons call Halifax District RCMP has arrested a 46-year-old man from Middle Sackville for public mischief following a false firearms complaint. At approximately 8:30 p.m. on June 20, Halifax District RCMP responded to a 911 call of a man at a Lower Sackville […]
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**** Info via Halifax Libraries By Tuesday, July 7, 2020, we are anticipating all branches of Halifax Public Libraries will begin to offer in-person services specific to their location. As of Tuesday, June 23, 2020 all branch Book Drops will be open to accept the return of physical items. All branches will gradually open their doors again by following […]
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**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Nova Scotia Reports One Death, No New or Active Cases of COVID-19 —————————————————————- As of today, June 22, Nova Scotia has no active cases of COVID-19. The last new case was identified on June 9. Nova Scotia is reporting one additional death related to COVID-19, bringing the total to 63. A […]
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**** Info via Health Canada Best-before and expiration dates of foods: what you should know As many Canadians are limiting their grocery trips and using up the food they have at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, Health Canada is providing them with important information on best-before and expiration dates of foods. The best-before date indicates […]
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**** Via Canada.ca June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day. This is a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. Although these groups share many similarities, they each have their own distinct heritage, language, cultural practices and spiritual beliefs. In cooperation with Indigenous organizations, […]
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**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release No New Cases of COVID-19 —————————————————————————————————————– As of today, June 21, Nova Scotia has one active case of COVID-19. The last new case was identified on June 9. “I hope Nova Scotians were able to reconnect with their loved ones and enjoy the outdoors this weekend,” said Premier Stephen McNeil. “Thank […]
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**** COVID-19 Update at Via Rail Wearing a mask is required In our stations, starting June 23, masks will be required at all times when it is impossible to maintain a sufficient distance from others, with the exception of when passengers are eating or drinking. Masks are now mandatory for all employees at all times on trains […]
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**** CAF Release Canadian Armed Forces members recovered from Stalker 22 crash identified On June 18, 2020, the Office of the Chief Coroner for Ontario identified the remains of four of the six Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members killed in the CH-148 Cyclone helicopter crash of April 29. Remains of the following CAF members have been positively identified: Captain […]
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