Police request public’s assistance identifying suspect in sexual assault

**** HRP Media Release Police request public’s assistance identifying suspect in sexual assault ​ Police are asking for the public’s assistance identifying a man in relation to a sexual assault that occurred yesterday in Halifax. ​ At approximately 12:10 p.m. a man approached a teenage male who was not known to him and attempted to […]

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Police issue tickets for failing to follow the Health Protection Act

**** HRP Media Release Police issue tickets for failing to follow the Health Protection Act ​ Halifax Regional Police issued two summary offence tickets last night for failing to comply with the regulations set out in the Health Protection Act. ​ Approximately 10:45 p.m. police received a report of a social gathering at a residence […]

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Investments to Support Overdose Prevention Sites

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Investments to Support Overdose Prevention Sites————————————————————Government is taking further action to address opioid use and overdose by investing in additional support for people who use substances.​The Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) will use $500,000 to support overdose prevention sites in the province. This initiative is part of the effort to prevent […]

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Police are investigating two commercial break and enters that occurred in Halifax

**** HRP Media Release Commercial break and enter’s ​ Police are investigating two commercial break and enters that occurred earlier this morning​ in Halifax. ​ At 1:15​ a.m., Police responded to a report of a break & enter at Song’s Korean Restaurant located at 6249 Quinpool Road Halifax after a suspect broke in the store and […]

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Two new Interim Orders in effect, which prohibit pleasure craft in Canadian Arctic waters and cruise vessels in all Canadian waters until February 28, 2022

**** Canada.ca Media Release Government of Canada announces one-year ban for pleasure craft and cruise vessels The Government of Canada continues to monitor the evolving COVID-19 pandemic and the impact it is having on the marine and tourism sectors. Keeping Canadians and transportation workers safe and healthy are top priorities for Transport Canada. The Minister […]

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Police charge two men for drug trafficking

**** HRP Media Release Police charge two men for drug trafficking ​ Police have charged two men with drug trafficking offences after conducting a search of a residence in Halifax yesterday. ​ At approximately 11 p.m. members of the Drug Unit of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division, assisted by West Division Patrol officers, conducted a […]

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Police are appealing to the public for information as they continue to investigate a recent homicide in North Preston

**** RCMP Media Release Police are appealing to the public for information as they continue to investigate a recent homicide in North Preston. At approximately 12:55 a.m., on January 27, Halifax District RCMP responded to reports of shots fired in the community. Police located the victim of the shooting en route to the hospital, and […]

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One New Case of COVID-19

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release One New Case of COVID-19————————————————————-As of today, Feb. 4, Nova Scotia has 10 active cases of COVID-19. One new case is being reported today.​The case is in Central Zone and is related to travel outside of Atlantic Canada. The person is self-isolating, as required. ​“Nova Scotians can be proud of the […]

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Two men fined for violating Health Protection Act

**** RCMP Media Release Two men fined for violating Health Protection Act ​ Halifax District RCMP have charged two men for failing to self isolate following a recent checkpoint in Sheet Harbour. At approximately 3:20 p.m. on January 28, Halifax District RCMP were conducting a checkpoint at the intersection of Pool Rd. and Church Point Rd. […]

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