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**** TRANSPORTATION Media Release New Licence Plate Honours Retired Volunteers ————————————————————Government is introducing new recognition for retired volunteer firefighters and ground search and rescue members.A special licence plate will be available to retired volunteer firefighters and ground search and rescue workers with at least 15 years experience. The plate comes at no cost and those […]
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**** RCMP Media Release Romance scams occur when you enter into a virtual relationship with a scammer who gains your trust and affection and will use it to get money or assistance with committing a crime (unbeknownst to the victim). A scammer convinces you to enter a virtual, online relationship so the scammer can gain […]
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**** NSHA Media Release Public Health Mobile Units to take proactive testing to Lunenburg Public Health’s Mobile Units will be offering community-based testing this week in Lunenburg. In an effort to keep COVID-19 under control in Nova Scotia, Public Health is travelling to communities where there are currently no active cases or potential exposures. This […]
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**** HRFE Release Fire Investigation Summary for 5780 West Street, Halifa January 22, 2021 This fire involved a hotel. There were no injuries and no fatalities. The ignition source was determined to be smoking materials. The area of origin was determined to be a roof top patio. The cause of this fire is classified as […]
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**** HRP Media Release Police investigate shooting Halifax Regional Police is investigating a shooting that occurred earlier today in Halifax. At approximately 11:20 a.m. police responded to a report of shots fired in the area of the 3000 block of Barrington Street. Police located a vehicle in the area that had been struck. […]
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**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Update on Nova Scotia’s COVID-19 Immunization Plan———————————————————The first community-based clinic for Nova Scotians age 80 and older will begin later this month as Nova Scotia’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout continue to expand.Age will become the primary factor in who gets immunized and when in the general population. After those 80 and older […]
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**** HOUSING Media Release Province Supports Four Affordable Housing Developments, Low-Income Home Repairs———————————————————————————————————————The province is making further investments to support Nova Scotians who are struggling to afford the places they call home and continues working with other levels of government and developers to find solutions.Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister Chuck Porter announced today, Feb. 3, […]
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**** AFRICAN NOVA SCOTIAN AFFAIRS Release Province Repays Fine and Court Cost of Viola Desmond———————————————————– A virtual ceremony took place today, Feb. 3, to honour the legacy of Viola Desmond by repaying her sister Wanda Robson for the court costs and fines associated with Mrs. Desmond’s 1946 court case and using the funds to support […]
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**** HRM Media Release Municipality Lifts Enforcement of Overnight Winter Parking Ban The Halifax Regional Municipality has lifted enforcement of the overnight winter parking ban until further notice. The overnight winter parking ban is in effect from now until Mar. 31, 2021. However, residents are reminded that Section 139 of the Nova Scotia Motor Vehicle Act states that […]
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**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release One New Case of COVID-19————————————————————-As of today, Feb. 3, Nova Scotia has 11 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 Scotia Health Authority’s labs completed 1,617 Nova […]
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