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**** EDUCATION/EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT Media Release New, Modern Modular Classrooms for Five Halifax Schools —————————————————————- The Province of Nova Scotia and the Government of Canada are investing more than $24 million to purchase modular classrooms at Halifax area schools. The modular classrooms, which include washrooms, are a flexible option to respond to future enrollment growth […]
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**** Info via NS SPCA Weekly Highlight – Dixie Snuggly Dixie is in search of the perfect place to lay her paws. This large lady is estimated at 3.5 years young and is a very unique breed. Dixie is a Dogo Argentino. Before applying to adopt we ask that you review the attached link to […]
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**** RCMP Media Release RCMP help rescue Canadian icon On March 27, an RCMP member on patrol on Commercial St. in New Minas came across a woman trying to move what appeared to be an injured beaver off the roadway. The furry friend seemed pretty comfortable on the road, but thanks to a team effort, […]
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**** Environment Media Release Dogs Allowed on Restaurant Patios, Sidewalk Cafes ——————————————————- Pet dogs are now allowed on restaurant, bar and café patios (along with their owners, of course) as part of the Rankin government’s promise to remove unnecessary barriers for restaurants to meet customer needs. “We’ve listened to the restaurant industry. They told us […]
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**** HRP Media Release Police Investigate Armed Robbery – Dartmouth At 9:30 p.m., 29th March, 2021, Halifax Regional Police responded to an armed robbery at Leonardo’s Convenience Store, 95 Caledonia Road, Dartmouth. 1 male suspect entered the store, produced a knife, and demanded money. Suspect did not get any money, but did take scratch tickets […]
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**** Transportation Canada Release Hypothermia and Survival in Cold Water “No matter the season, make sure you know what to do to prevent hypothermia. Wear an approved lifejacket to help keep you afloat in cold water.” Fishing is an activity that generally start early and end late in the boating season. Waters are usually cold […]
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**** NSHA Media Release Potential exposure to COVID-19 at three locations in Central Zone and two locations in Northern Zone Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposure to COVID-19 at three locations in the Central Zone and two locations in the Northern Zone. In addition to media releases, all potential exposure notifications […]
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**** RCAF Release Flight Safety Investigation Report for Kamloops Snowbirds accident Location: 1 NM east of Kamloops airport, BC Date: 17 May 2020 Status: Investigation Completed The accident involved a CT114 Tutor aircraft from the Canadian Armed Forces Air Demonstration Team (Snowbirds) enroute to Comox, BC to reposition in support of Op INSPIRATION. The aircraft was number two […]
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**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release No New Cases of COVID-19, Additional Variant Cases Identified —————————————————————- No new cases of COVID-19 are being reported in Nova Scotia today, March 29. Three new UK variant cases have been identified in the province, none of which are connected to Kings Wharf. Two are in Central Zone and are […]
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**** RCMP Media Release Update: RCMP investigates fatal collision A person has died as a result of a single-vehicle collision on Highway 217. On March 28, at approximately 2:45 a.m., Digby RCMP were called to a single-vehicle crash on Highway 217 in Roxville. A pickup truck struck a power pole, which caused extensive damage to the […]
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