Three New Cases of COVID-19

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Three New Cases of COVID-19 ————————————————————-As of today, Dec. 30, Nova Scotia has 25 active cases of COVID-19. Three new cases are being reported today.All three cases are in Central Zone and are close contacts of previously reported cases.One of the cases is at Prince Andrew High School and one is […]

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RCMP update on search for missing fishermen

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP update on search for missing fishermen ​ The RCMP is updating on the search for the five missing fishermen from the Chief Williams Saulis fishing vessel. ​ Today, the RCMP is partnering with Department of Lands and Forestry, to search the coastline from Digby Gut to Harbourville by helicopter. The […]

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Hammonds Plains man facing firearms charges

**** RCMP Media Release Hammonds Plains man facing firearms charges Yesterday, Halifax District RCMP responded to a call of shots fired in a residential neighbourhood in Hammonds Plains. On December 29 at approximately 7:50 a.m.​ police responded to a 911 call of shots fired in the Skye Cres. area. While police were responding they heard another […]

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Most Popular Baby Names in Nova Scotia for 2020

**** SERVICE NOVA SCOTIA/INTERNAL SERVICES Media Release Most Popular Baby Names in Nova Scotia————————————————————-Oliver is Nova Scotians’ favourite baby name for 2020.​The top 10 names for 2020 are Oliver, Olivia, Benjamin, William, Jack, Charlotte, Levi, Noah, Ivy and Ava, according to Nova Scotia’s Registry of Vital Statistics.​The most popular names usually remain consistent over the […]

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Dorothea Drive, Dartmouth – Water Main Repair

**** Halifax Water Release Dorothea Drive, Dartmouth – Water Main Repair ​ Halifax Water crews are responding to a water main break on Dorothea Drive near Spring Avenue. Water service for customers on Piper Street, Alder Street, and Dorothea Drive will be temporarily shut down so crews can safely repair the pipe. There is no estimated […]

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Help RCMP solve suspicious fire

**** RCMP Media Release Help RCMP solve suspicious fire Halifax District RCMP is asking for the public’s help to solve a suspicious fire at Camp Nedooae in Elderbank. On Friday December 25 at approximately 9:30 p.m., police​ and Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency were called to Scouts Canada Camp Nedooae in Elderbank where several structures […]

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RCMP update on search for missing fishermen

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP update on search for missing fishermen ​ The RCMP is updating on the search for the five missing fishermen from the Chief William Saulis fishing vessel. ​ Yesterday, RCMP Air Services searched approximately 100 kilometres of coastline from Digby Gut to Harbourville by helicopter. Debris was located consistent with a […]

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Tips for Preventing Wildlife Vehicle Collisions via Watch for Wildlife

**** Info via WATCH FOR WILDLIFE. Tips for Preventing Wildlife Vehicle Collisions via Watch for Wildlife Watch your speed –  Collisions with wildlife can be sometimes be avoided if you have time to slow up and avoid a collision, especially on rural roads. Scan Ahead – Scanning ahead for animals helps you to see them before they are in your […]

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