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**** HRP Media Release Police charge 31 drivers for speeding Halifax Regional Police charged 31 people with speeding on Friday. The HRP Traffic Unit was monitoring traffic on many of our roadways throughout the region on Friday. In addition to charging 29 drivers for speeding, members of the Traffic Unit also charged two drivers with […]
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**** NSHA Media Release *DRUG ALERT* Public Health received reports from a community partner today that a substance being sold as cocaine tested positive for the presence of fentanyl using fentanyl test strips in the Cape Breton area. With the possibility of substance contamination, it’s important to reduce the risk of overdose: — Don’t use […]
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**** HRP Media Release Police issue tickets for failing to follow the Health Protection Act Halifax Regional Police issued four summary offence tickets for failing to comply with the regulations set out in the Health Protection Act over the weekend. On Friday, March 12th at approximately 11:03 p.m. police responded to a report of […]
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**** HRM Media Release Municipal boards and committees recruitment now underway The Halifax Regional Municipality is seeking applications for a variety of municipal boards, committees, and commissions. Online applications will be open until Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at 11:59 p.m. Municipal boards, committees, and commissions consist of councillors, residents, and industry representatives. These […]
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**** HEALTH/Wellness Media Release No New Cases of COVID-19—————————————————————-No new cases of COVID-19 are being reported in Nova Scotia today, March 15.“As we reflect on the one-year anniversary of COVID-19 in Nova Scotia, we can be proud of our efforts to slow the spread of the virus,” said Premier Iain Rankin. “This year has been […]
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**** RCMP Media Release Nova Scotia RCMP release monthly provincial stunting statistics for February 2021 As Nova Scotia’s Provincial Police, road safety is a top priority. In an effort to keep citizens informed about enforcement on our roadways, the RCMP is releasing statistics on stunting charges monthly. In February 2021, Nova Scotia RCMP charged six […]
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**** RCMP Media Release Update: Missing person found deceased A 60-year-old man from Harmony who was reported missing on March 14 has been found deceased. The death is not believed to be suspicious in nature; however, the investigation is on
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**** LANDS/Forestry Media Release Burn Restrictions Begin March 15—————————————————————-Warmer, drier weather in the spring increases the risk of wildfires. That is why Nova Scotians should put safety first and check burn restrictions before starting a fire.Burn restrictions come into effect today, March 15. The BurnSafe map will be updated each day at 2 p.m. to […]
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**** Info via NS SPCA NS SPCA Weekly Highlight – Sasha **Palliative Care Candidate looking for a retirement home** Sasha is a 13-year-old calico colored cat. She has found her way to us and is now looking for her furever home. The ideal home for Sasha is one with no other animals or children. She […]
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**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release One New Case of COVID-19———————————————————————————————————————One new case of COVID-19 is being reported in Nova Scotia today, March 14.The case is in Central Zone and is related to travel outside Atlantic Canada. The person is self-isolating, as required.The case reported in Central Zone yesterday, March 13, that was under investigation has been […]
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