Potential exposure to COVID-19 at 11 locations in Central Zone

**** NSHA Media Release Potential exposure to COVID-19 at 11 locations in Central Zone Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposure to COVID-19 at 11 locations in the Central Zone. In addition to media releases, all potential exposure notifications are listed here: http://www.nshealth.ca/covid-exposures. Anyone who worked at or visited the following locations on […]

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Police Investigate Attempted Robbery – Dartmouth

**** HRP Media Release Police Investigate Attempted Robbery – Dartmouth At 5:00 p.m., 26th February, 2021, Halifax Regional Police responded to an attempted robbery at the Royal Bank of Canada, 40 Tacoma Drive, Dartmouth.​ 2 males entered the bank and demanded money, indicating they had a firearm.​ No weapons seen. Suspects left on foot without receiving money.​ Suspects […]

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Students Learn about Growing Food Locally

**** AGRICULTURE Media Release Students Learn about Growing Food Locally—————————————————————-Nova Scotia farmers will help students understand the importance of growing food locally during Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month, beginning Monday, March 1.The campaign, which encourages students in all grades to learn and celebrate Canada’s agriculture, began in Nova Scotia and is marking its 10th anniversary.“A thriving […]

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Response to COVID-19: Parks & Recreation Updates

**** HRM Media Release Response to COVID-19: Parks & Recreation Updates The Halifax Regional Municipality continues to monitor and respond to the rapidly evolving impacts 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 Municipality as of […]

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Halifax Regional Police issued 79 summary offence tickets to drivers for traffic violations that occurred throughout the region over a three-day period

**** HRP Media Release Police issue 79 tickets for traffic violations ​ Halifax Regional Police issued 79 summary offence tickets to drivers for traffic violations that occurred throughout the region over a three-day period. ​ Since Wednesday, HRP’s Traffic Unit was monitoring traffic with a focus on speeding and distracted driving violations. Officers issued 28 […]

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Return to Restrictions to Reduce Spread of COVID-19

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Return to Restrictions to Reduce Spread of COVID-19—————————————————————-With cases rising, Premier Iain Rankin and Dr. Robert Strang, chief medical officer of health, announced today, Feb. 26, that tighter restrictions will return in areas of Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) and some neighbouring municipalities.“Our case numbers are rising again, and the situation is […]

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RCMP warns of online marketplace scams

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP warns of online marketplace scamsIn the last month, Halifax District RCMP have received several reports of online marketplace scams.Several scams involved victims placing an ad online for various items (these have included clothes, electronics and instruments). The suspect poses as a buyer and asks the seller to send the items, […]

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Cancelled: Pop-up rapid COVID-19 testing scheduled for Elmsdale Fire Hall and St. Andrew’s United Church

**** NSHA Media Release Cancelled: Pop-up rapid COVID-19 testing scheduled for Elmsdale Fire Hall and St. Andrew’s United Church Pop-up rapid COVID-19 testing previously scheduled for this weekend at Elmsdale Fire Hall and St. Andrew’s United Church in Halifax are cancelled to support other testing. ​ If you have no symptoms and would like to […]

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Ten New Cases of COVID-19

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Ten New Cases of COVID-19——————————————————-UPDATE: to the news release sent today, Feb. 26 at about 12:54 p.m., to add the updated number of active cases, resolved cases and immunizations.——————————————————— Ten new cases of COVID-19 are being reported in Nova Scotia today, Feb. 26. Nine cases are in Central Zone. Five are […]

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