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**** Halifax Libraries Release Public Service Announcement COVID-19 Update – Halifax Public Libraries Closure Notice Halifax Public Libraries will temporarily close all branches, with the exception of Sheet Harbour Public Library, for in-person services effective 12:00am Wednesday, November 25, 2020 due to an increase of COVID-19 cases in Central Zone, Nova Scotia. All branches will […]
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**** HRM Media Release Response to COVID-19: Update to facility bookings and recreation programming The Halifax Regional Municipality continues to monitor and respond to the rapidly evolving effects of COVID-19. The following is an update on municipal services. As directed by the province, new public health guidelines will take effect in the Halifax Regional […]
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**** Info via Sojourn Signs When the tragic events in Portapique happened in April, the staff of Sojourn Signs wanted to do a fundraiser to support the RCMP Fallen Officer Fund in memory of Cst. Heidi Stevenson along with the families of the victims through the Red Cross Stronger Together Fund. They designed a unique […]
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**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Thirty-seven New Cases of COVID-19————————————————————-As of today, Nov. 24, Nova Scotia has 87 active cases of COVID-19. Thirty-seven new cases are being reported today.Thirty-five of the new cases are in Central Zone, and a case in Northern Zone is connected to exposures in Central Zone. All of those cases were identified […]
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**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release New Restrictions to Reduce Spread of COVID-19—————————————————————-To turn the tide of COVID-19 infections in Nova Scotia, Premier Stephen McNeil and Dr. Robert Strang, chief medical officer of health, announced new restrictions in Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) and across the province today, Nov. 24.“We need to flip the switch on COVID-19 right […]
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**** HRM Media Release Councillor Tim Outhit elected Deputy Mayor District 16 Councillor Tim Outhit was elected today by his fellow councillors to serve for the next year as Deputy Mayor for the Halifax Regional Municipality. The new Deputy Mayor takes over from Deputy Mayor Lisa Blackburn who held the position for the past […]
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**** Truro Police Release On Saturday November 21st at approximately 11:20am, Truro Police Service patrol officers attended Walmart in Truro in response to an assault. When officers arrived they were directed to a 68 year old male who had sustained serious injuries. He was taken to the hospital via ambulance. Truro Police have arrested a […]
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**** Info via NS SPCA We have a special update for you! ???? 21 of the 80 rescued kitties have already found loving, forever families! ???? One of the lucky kitties adopted was sweet Terrance – the kitty that was first featured in our urgent ask for support. Terrance is settling into his new home […]
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**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Asymptomatic Testing for Bar Staff and Patrons—————————————————————-Government is implementing a broad asymptomatic testing strategy for people who go to or work in late-night bars and restaurants.As part of this plan, anyone who works in a licensed establishment or went to a bar or restaurant in Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) after 10 […]
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**** HRP Media Release Winter safety tips for motorists With winter weather just around the corner, Halifax Regional Police is sharing some basic winter safety tips for motorists. Make sure your vehicle is prepared for winter weather: winter tires, extra windshield washer fluid, a shovel, a bag of salt or sand in case you get […]
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