(ENDED) Rainfall warning in effect via Environment Canada 

**** Info via Environment Canada —- ENDED   Rainfall warning in effect via Environment Canada  Rain, heavy at times is expected. Total rainfall: 30 to 60 mm. Locations: Halifax county and much of southwestern Nova Scotia. Time span: beginning Thursday morning and continuing into Friday. Remarks: Periods of rain will develop over southwestern Nova Scotia […]

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Municipal services on Easter long weekend

**** HRM Media Release Municipal services on Easter long weekend – The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents of the following municipal service level adjustments over the upcoming Easter long weekend: Solid Waste Collection and Facility Hours No municipal solid waste collection services will take place on Good Friday, April 2. Curbside collection of garbage, […]

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Two New Cases of COVID-19, Additional Variant Case Identified

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Two New Cases of COVID-19, Additional Variant Case Identified ———————————————————– Two new cases of COVID-19 are being reported in Nova Scotia today, March 31. ​ One case is in Central Zone and the other case is in Western Zone. Both cases are related to travel outside of Atlantic Canada. The people […]

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Free psychological sessions offered in wake of anniversary of tragic events in Portapique​ ​

**** NSHA Media Release Free psychological sessions offered in wake of anniversary of tragic events in Portapique​ ​ The Association of Psychologists of NS (APNS) and Nova Scotia Health are collaborating to increase support to Nova Scotians impacted by the mass casualty that occurred on April 18 and 19, 2020.​ A group of psychologists across […]

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Police have charged a man in relation to a robbery that occurred in Dartmouth earlier this week.

**** HRP Media Release Police have charged a man in relation to a robbery that occurred in Dartmouth earlier this week. At approximately 9:30 p.m. on March 29 Halifax Regional Police responded to a robbery at Leonardo’s Convenience Store at 95 Caledonia Road in Dartmouth. A man entered the store, produced a knife and demanded […]

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RCMP investigates fatal collision

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP investigates fatal collision ​ Lunenburg County District RCMP is investigating after a fatal collision on Highway 3. ​ At approximately 2:15 p.m. yesterday afternoon, police were notified of a motor vehicle collision on Highway 3 near Gold River. Police, Fire and EHS attended the scene and found three damaged vehicles […]

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Police issue 72 tickets for speeding and other vehicle offences

**** HRP Media Release Police issue 72 tickets for speeding and other vehicle offences ​ Halifax Regional Police issued 72 tickets for speeding and other motor vehicle-related offences over the last two days. ​ Members from the HRP Traffic Unit issued 72 summary offence tickets on Monday and Tuesday: 18 for speeding; 53 for other […]

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COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Still Available Next Week

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Still Available Next Week ————————————————————– There are still appointments available next week at vaccine clinics for Nova Scotians who are 75 and older. They are offering Moderna or Pfizer vaccine. People can book these appointments now. Appointments are available at some community clinics or participating pharmacies in the […]

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