Sylvester Man Sentenced for Animal Cruelty / Cambridge Man Sentenced for Animal Cruelty

**** NS SPCA Release Sylvester Man Sentenced for Animal Cruelty David Oakley, 57, of Pictou County, has been sentenced for animal cruelty under the Criminal Code of Canada. In February 2019, Oakley was charged with willfully and without lawful excuse to killing, maiming, wounding, poisoning, or injuring a dog that is kept for lawful purpose […]

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No New Cases of COVID-19

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release No New Cases of COVID-19————————————————————-As of today, Jan. 28, Nova Scotia has 11 active cases of COVID-19. No new cases are being reported today.“We wouldn’t be where we are today without the co-operation and willingness of Nova Scotians to follow the public health protocols,” said Premier Stephen McNeil. “I thank everyone […]

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Career firefighter recruitment drive underway

**** HRM Media Release Career firefighter recruitment drive underway Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency (HRFE) is launching its career firefighter recruitment drive. ​ Do you want to make a difference in your community? HRFE is inviting applications for the development of a candidate pool for permanent full-time career firefighters.​ ​ HRFE is committed to developing […]

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Police issue multiple tickets for speeding violations

**** HRP Media Release Police issue multiple tickets for speeding violations Halifax Regional Police has charged multiple drivers with speeding throughout the region this week. The HRP Traffic Unit is continuing to monitor traffic throughout the region for speeding violations. In the first part of this week (Monday to Wednesday) officers issued 26 summary offence […]

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Black History Matters: African Heritage Month 2021​: Halifax Public Libraries Invites Everyone to Learn, Listen, Share, & Act​

**** Halifax Libraries Release Black History Matters: African Heritage Month 2021​ Halifax Public Libraries Invites Everyone to Learn, Listen, Share, & Act​ ​ On January 28, Halifax Public Libraries launches the 2021 TD Presents African Heritage Month with the annual Opening Night Celebration. Opening Night is a virtual sharing of greetings from local community leaders […]

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NSHA OPINION: Stigma could cause COVID-19 infections to rise: Nova Scotians need to support, not stigmatize​

**** NSHA Media Release NSHA OPINION: Stigma could cause COVID-19 infections to rise: Nova Scotians need to support, not stigmatize​ As the Public Health physician team that investigates and supports every single occurrence of COVID-19 infection in our province, we feel compelled to tell Nova Scotians how harmful it is to stigmatize people and communities […]

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RCMP is continuing to ask for the public’s assistance to locate 21-year-old Zachery Lefave

**** RCMP Media Release Yarmouth RCMP is continuing to ask for the public’s assistance to locate 21-year-old Zachery Lefave of Hebron who was last seen walking on Hwy. 334 in Plymouth on January 1 at approximately 12:30 a.m. The Yarmouth Rural RCMP Detachment is seeking to speak with anyone who was driving or walking on […]

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Nike is a dog that prefers one on one time with her people

**** NS SPCA Release Oh my gosh, is that the puparazzi. Luckily, Nike was ready for her photo op! Miss Nike was strutting her stuff and working it for the camera – between snuggles of course ???? Staff are baffled that this sweet lady is still at the shelter. Nike is a dog that prefers […]

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Four New Cases of COVID-19

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Four New Cases of COVID-19 ————————————————————-As of today, Jan. 27, Nova Scotia has 12 active cases of COVID-19. Four new cases are being reported today.Two cases are in Central Zone and the other two cases are in Eastern Zone. All cases are close contacts of previously reported cases.“The virus is still […]

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