Media that affects your community in and around HRM. News, weather, traffic, entertainment and more!!
**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Eight New Cases of COVID-19—————————————————————-As of today, Nov. 21, Nova Scotia has 33 active cases of COVID-19. Eight new cases were identified Friday, Nov. 20.All eight new cases are in Central Zone. Two are connected to previously reported cases; six are under investigation.“These increasing case numbers tell us we need to […]
Continue Reading
**** Recall via Health Canada My Grandfather’s Farm brand Pumpkin Pie Jam recalled due to potential presence of dangerous bacteria My Grandfather’s Farm is recalling My Grandfather’s Farm brand Pumpkin Pie Jam from the marketplace because it may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below. Recalled product Brand […]
Continue Reading
**** NSHA Media Release Potential exposure to COVID-19 at various Halifax locations Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposure to COVID-19 at the following Halifax locations: The Pint Public House (1575 Argyle St., Halifax) on Nov. 13 between 10 p.m. and 12 a.m. It is anticipated that anyone exposed to the virus at […]
Continue Reading
**** HRM Media Release Response to COVID-19: Update to HRCE school facility bookings and arena capacity The Halifax Regional Municipality continues to monitor and respond to the rapidly evolving effects of COVID-19. School bookings: The municipality coordinates facility bookings for all Halifax Regional Centre for Education (HRCE) schools for community and school use. […]
Continue Reading
**** Halifax Water Release Bedford Highway Lane Reduction – Stormwater System Maintenance On Sunday, November 22, from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Halifax Water crews will be undertaking stormwater system maintenance that will require a lane drop between civics 7 and 223 Bedford Highway. The lane reduction will be on the outbound side to […]
Continue Reading
**** TRANSPORTATION Media Release Weekly Traffic Advisories (Nov 20) Note: Each week the local listings are expanded and updated. During the week new and updated tasks are added. Every week a new post is started with fresh info but previous posts may be still valid. Provincial / Municipal HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY: Dillmans Bridge, Meaghers GrantDillmans […]
Continue Reading
**** HRM Media Release Gottingen Street Bike Lane – Street Improvement Pilot Project The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that improvements to the Gottingen Street bike lane, between Rainnie Drive and Brunswick Street, will take place as part of the Street Improvement Pilot Project. The existing bike lane on this section of Gottingen Street […]
Continue Reading
**** RCMP Media Release RCMPNS will be sharing first responders’ experiences this week to highlight the importance of road safety. Here is Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency volunteer Lucas Salmon’s story. — Early one summer morning I got a call about a serious motor vehicle collision. I jumped out of bed and reported to the […]
Continue Reading
**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release New Restrictions to Reduce Spread of COVID-19—————————————————————-Protecting the health and safety of Nova Scotians by taking steps to slow the spread of the coronavirus is government’s top priority. That is why new restrictions on gathering limits and social circles in urban and many suburban areas of Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) and […]
Continue Reading
**** HRP Media Release Police charge man with firearms offences Police have charged a man with firearms offences after conducting a search of a residence in Halifax yesterday. At approximately 10:45 a.m. on November 19, members of the Drug Unit of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division conducted a search warrant at a residence on Brunswick […]
Continue Reading