What to do if you are experiencing delays in receiving email notification of COVID-19 test results.

**** NSHA Media Release Over the past few days, the system that emails COVID-19 test results has experienced some issues, resulting in delayed delivery of results for some people. This issue is being addressed. We recognize it’s stressful to wait for your results; we’re sorry if that’s been your experience.   If you have been […]

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Potential exposure to COVID-19 at 2 locations in Halifax

**** NSHA  Media Release Potential exposure to COVID-19 at 2 locations in Halifax ​ ​ Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposure to COVID-19 at two locations in Halifax. In addition to media releases, all potential exposure notifications are now listed here: http://www.nshealth.ca/covid-exposures. Public Health is currently in the process of contacting the […]

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Help RCMP solve suspicious fire

**** RCMP Media Release Help RCMP solve suspicious fire Kings​ District RCMP is asking for the public’s help to solve a suspicious fire to a residence on Princess Crescent in Coldbrook. Sunday morning at approximately 4:18 a.m., police were called to a house fire believed to be suspicious. The residence suffered extensive damage from the fire, […]

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Fourteen people arrested for alcohol related offences last week

**** RCMP Media Release Fourteen people arrested for alcohol related offences last week Halifax District RCMP has arrested 14 people with alcohol-related offences between November 22 and November 29. Seven people were charged with alcohol-impaired driving, two individuals were charged with refusing to provide a breath sample and five people were issued driving suspensions due […]

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Potential exposure to COVID-19 at two Halifax locations

**** NSHA Media Release Potential exposure to COVID-19 at two Halifax locations Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposure to COVID-19 at two locations in Halifax. In addition to media releases, all potential exposure notifications are now listed here: http://www.nshealth.ca/covid-exposures. Public Health is currently in the process of contacting the businesses listed below. […]

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Sixteen New Cases of COVID -19

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Sixteen New Cases of COVID -19—————————————————————-NOTE: There was an error in the daily case release on Friday, Nov. 27, regarding the number of new cases of COVID-19. Eight new cases of COVID-19 should have been reported on Nov. 27, not nine.—————————————————————-As of today, Nov. 30, Nova Scotia has 138 active cases […]

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Alliance Outdoor Products X-Stand Treestands recalled due to Fall Hazard 

**** Recall via Health Canada Alliance Outdoor Products X-Stand Treestands recalled due to Fall Hazard Common name: Certain Alliance Outdoor Products XSCT334 (Silent Adrenaline) and XSCT355 (Apache) X-stand Treestands Product description: This recall involves 2017 model year X-Stand Climbing Treestand Silent Adrenaline XSCT334 and Apache XSCT355. The model is identified on the box and in the instruction […]

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Police charge man for three break and enters

**** HRP Media Release Police charge man for three break and enters ​ Police have charged a man in relation to three break and enters that occurred in Halifax this month. ​ Police have charged Steven James Dewolfe, 37, of Halifax with theft under $5,000, mischief and three counts of break and enter in relation […]

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