Police charge man for firearms and drug offences

**** HRP Media Release Police charge man for firearms and drug offences Police have charged a man with firearms and drug trafficking offences in relation to an incident in Halifax on the weekend. On March 26 at approximately 6 p.m. Halifax Regional Police responded to a weapons complaint in the 200 block of Wentworth Drive […]

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Two New Dialysis Units Open

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Two New Dialysis Units Open The Rankin government announced two new dialysis units are now open to serve patients in Digby, Kings and Annapolis counties, reducing travel time and relieving pressure at other dialysis centres. Nova Scotia Health’s Renal Program opened a 12-station unit at the Valley Regional Hospital in Kentville […]

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Police arrest man for aggravated assault in Halifax

**** HRP Media Release Police arrest man for aggravated assault in Halifax ​ At approximately 5:10 p.m. on March 28th, 2021​ Halifax Regional Police responded to a shelter on Barrington Street, Halifax​ after a male arrived there suffering from a stab wound to his face. An investigation was initiated and it was discovered that the […]

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TAMHOO brand set of 33 pairs of earrings recalled due to lead and cadmium in excess of allowable limits

**** Recall via Health Canada TAMHOO brand set of 33 pairs of earrings recalled due to lead and cadmium in excess of allowable limits Common name: TAMHOO brand set of 33 pairs of earrings Product description: This recall involves a set of 33 pairs of earrings in various designs. The product can be identified by the Amazon […]

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RCMP Investigates Serious Collision

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP Investigates Serious Collision At approximately 2:45 am this morning, Digby RCMP were called to a single vehicle crash on Hwy 217 in Roxville. The RCMP, Fire, EHS attended the scene and found a pickup which had struck a power pole. The vehicle sustained extensive damage. A collision re-constructionist is attending […]

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The Government of Canada is investigating a possible ransomware attack incident on a private company that provides services to some federal departments and agencies, including the RCMP Canadian Firearms Program

**** RCMP Media Release The Government of Canada is investigating a possible ransomware attack incident on a private company that provides services to some federal departments and agencies, including the RCMP Canadian Firearms Program (CFP). At this time, there is no indication that there has been unauthorized disclosure of any personal information of CFP clients. […]

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Two New Cases of COVID-19, Additional Variant Case Identified / Potential exposure to variant case of COVID-19 at King’s Wharf Place in the Central Zone

**** 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 28. ​ The cases are both in the Central Zone. One is related to travel and the other is under investigation. Federally mandated testing confirmed one new UK […]

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Injury Accident -Highway 102 Inbound-Exit 1A

**** HRP Media Release Injury Accident -Highway 102 Inbound-Exit 1A Halifax Regional Police are currently on scene of a single vehicle motor vehicle collision with injuries, inbound on the 102 Highway at exit 1A. Access to the 102 Highway is closed at this exit, with traffic being diverted onto the 103 Highway while the scene […]

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(ENDED) Rainfall and wind warnings in effect via Environment Canada

**** Info via Environment Canada ** ENDED Rainfall and wind warnings in effect via Environment Canada Rainfall warning in effect  Rain, heavy at times is expected. Total rainfall: 25 to 60 mm. Locations: all counties except along the Northumberland Strait Time span: this evening until Monday afternoon. Remarks: Periods of rain, at times heavy, will […]

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