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**** HRM Media Release Strategic Road Safety Framework update To provide residents with updates regarding the actions outlined in the Strategic Road Safety Framework, a new web page and online dashboard have been created. Through the Strategic Road Safety Framework, the municipality is committed to the Towards Zero approach which is focused on moving closer […]
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**** RCMP Media Release Statement from the Nova Scotia RCMP to provide context to recently unsealed information The release of previously redacted or sealed information contained in Operation H-Strong Informations to Obtain (ITOs) has resulted in a number of questions. Some of the unsealed and released information is being interpreted as corroborated facts without full […]
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**** HRM Media Release Municipal Services, Enhanced Transit & Celebration Information for Natal Day Weekend 2020 The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents of the following municipal program and service level adjustments for Natal Day weekend: Solid Waste Collection and Facility Hours No municipal solid waste collection service will take place on […]
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**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release No New Cases of COVID-19 ——————————————————————————————————————— As of today, July 30, Nova Scotia has no active cases of COVID-19. No new cases were identified on Wednesday, July 29. The QEII Health Sciences Centre’s microbiology lab completed 448 Nova Scotia tests on July 29 and is operating 24-hours. To date, Nova Scotia […]
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**** RCMP Media Release Street racing and excessive tire marks on Otter Lake Rd. Last weekend, RCMP were called to Otter Lake Dr. for a complaint of street racing. Over 300 vehicles were in the area and dispersed upon police arrival. The RCMP would like to advise the public that this is illegal and the […]
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**** CULTURE/HERITAGE Media Release Reusable Masks at Public Libraries, Most Provincial Museums —————————————————————– NOTE: A list of participating Nova Scotia Museum sites follows this release —————————————————————– UPDATE: to the news release sent today, July 30, at about 11:20 a.m. to add Historic Acadian Village to list of museums Nova Scotians without ready access to non-medical […]
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**** DND Media Release DND awards $2 million to two companies developing COVID-19 solutions and products The Department of National Defence announced today two contribution agreements with Canadian companies as part of the Government of Canada’s coordinated response to COVID-19. The contribution agreements, totaling $2 million, focus on diagnostics and testing and are being awarded to: […]
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**** NS SPCA Media Release Yarmouth Pair Charged with Animal Cruelty Jennifer Hurlburt, 36, and Matthew Hart, 34, of Yarmouth, have been charged under the Animal Protection Act of Nova Scotia under Section 26 (2) for permitting an animal to be in distress. On June 25, 2020, a Nova Scotia SPCA Enforcement Officer responded to […]
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**** HRP Media Release Police Investigate a Stabbing Call – Halifax At 8:34 p.m., 29th of July, Halifax Regional Police responded to a report of a teenage female with a stab wound that was in a physical altercation with an adult male in the 100 block of Carnation Crest Halifax. Patrol officers responded locating the injured female (15 […]
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**** Halifax Water Release Halifax Water Further Extending Support to Customers in Need The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have many Halifax Water customers concerned about the future and their ability to pay bills in these uncertain times. Access to a clean, safe water supply and reliable wastewater service is vital to maintain individual health, ensure […]
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