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**** HRM Media Release Hollis Street bicycle lane work now complete The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that construction of the new Hollis Street bicycle lane, between the Cogswell Interchange and Terminal Road, is now complete. The one-way, protected bicycle lane, on the west side of Hollis Street, was designed to improve […]
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**** HRP Media Release Police warn citizens of fraudulent phone calls Halifax Regional Police is advising the public of a recent increase in fraudulent phone calls where a scammer identifies themselves as an investigator with a government agency or police department. There are always new scams that criminals use to try to […]
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**** TRANSPORTATION Media Release Weekly Traffic Advisories (Nov 13) 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 COUNTY: Lays Lake Road, MusquodoboitLays Lake […]
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**** SiRT Media Release No Charges Against RCMP Officer Involved in Domestic Dispute ————————————————————————————————————– The province’s Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT) released its report today regarding an allegation of domestic assault committed by a member of the RCMP. On October 10, 2020 Halifax District RCMP contacted SiRT about an allegation of domestic violence committed […]
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**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Two New Cases of COVID-19, State of Emergency Renewed————————————————————–As of today, Nov. 13, Nova Scotia has 19 active cases of COVID-19. Two new cases were identified Thursday, Nov. 12.One new case is in the Northern Zone and is related to travel outside of Atlantic Canada. The traveller self-isolated, as required. The […]
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**** HRP Media Release Holiday shopping safety tips Holiday shopping season is in full swing. Whether you’re going to stores or shopping online, Halifax Regional Police have a few simple tips to grinch-proof your holiday purchases. Online shopping Shop from your personal device at home on a trusted network. Use different user ID and passwords […]
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**** SiRT Media Release HRP Officers Cleared in Death of Dartmouth Man ————————————————————— An investigation by the province’s Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT) has concluded there are no grounds for charges against two Halifax Regional Police (HRP) officers in the death of a Dartmouth man. In the early hours of March 30, Halifax Regional Police […]
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**** HRP Media Release Police remind citizens to check Halloween candy following potential tampering incident Investigators with the General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division are investigating a potential Halloween candy tampering incident. On November 11 at approximately 3:55 p.m., Halifax Regional Police responded to a suspicious circumstance call at residence […]
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**** NSHA Media Release Potential exposure to COVID-19 at Halifax supermarket Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposure to COVID-19 at Atlantic Superstore (1075 Barrington St, Halifax) on Nov. 7 between 9 and 10 a.m. Anyone present at this location during the time named is asked to monitor for symptoms of […]
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**** HRP Media Release Police have charged a man for a robbery in Halifax last week. At approximately 3 p.m. On November 6, a man entered the TD Bank located at 5495 Spring Garden Road in Halifax and demanded cash. The man attempted to flee the bank with an amount of cash but dropped […]
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