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**** HRM Media Release Summer registration for recreation programming The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that summer recreation programs have once again been planned in accordance with public health guidelines. Currently public health is allowing for multiple cohorts of 15 children in day camps and camp activities can be provided in both an […]
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**** HEALTH/Wellness Media Release COVID-19 Vaccine Groups Expanded; Nova Scotians Ages 75 to 79 Eligible ————————————————————– Anyone 75 years of age and older can book their COVID-19 vaccine as of today, March 26. Most community clinics and participating pharmacies for this age group have available appointments. More appointments will be added to new and existing […]
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**** HEALTH/WELLNESS- Media Release Five New Cases of COVID-19, One Probable Case of COVID-19 —————————————————————- Five new cases of COVID-19, as well as a probable case of COVID-19 connected to Sackville Heights Junior High School, are being reported in Nova Scotia today, March 26. The cases are in Central Zone. Two of the cases […]
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**** HRM Media Release Helicopter to collect water quality samples at municipal lakes UPDATE: The water quality testing has been rescheduled to Wednesday, March 31. 52 lakes within the Halifax Regional Municipality will be tested for water quality on Monday, March 29, weather pending. These water quality samples will be collected by helicopter and by […]
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**** HRP Media Release Police continue to investigate the murder of Ann Marie Masson Sunday marks the 35th anniversary of the murder of Ann Marie Masson and the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate the case. On March 28, 1986, at approximately 1:55 a.m., police responded to a report […]
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**** Ambassatours Media Release Theodore Tugboat to Become Marine Career Ambassador Today we are announcing that Nova Scotia’s life-sized TV replica tugboat, Theodore Too, has been acquired by Blair McKeil (founder of McKeil Marine, one of Canada’s leading marine service providers). In his new role, Theodore will embark on new promotional missions, spanning ports throughout […]
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**** NSHA Media Release Public Health Mobile Unit in Sackville and surrounding communities this weekend In response to the recently announced case of COVID-19 in the Sackville area, Public Health’s mobile unit will be in Sackville on Friday, March 26 to Sunday, March 28 for community-based COVID-19 testing. Drop-in* or pre-booked community testing will be […]
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**** RCMP Media Release RCMP charge three stunters in Halifax Regional Municipality within 20 hours Halifax District RCMP has charged three drivers with stunting within a 20-hour period. On March 20, at approximately 10:30 p.m., a member saw a car travelling at a high rate of speed on Lucasville Rd. in Lucasville. The officer activated […]
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**** FINANCE/TREASURY BOARD Release Government Releases Budget 2021-22 —————————————————————- The Rankin government’s first budget reflects the priorities of Nova Scotians, providing a path to balance in four years, and investments in key sectors such as long-term care, public health, mental health and the environment. It lays a solid foundation for a strong economy in which […]
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**** Cape Breton Police Release Two men face charges for illegal cigarettes and money laundering after searches at two Glace Bay residences this week with the Service NS Compliance and Special Investigations Unit. We seized 12,500 contraband cigarettes, firearms and $440,000 in cash. The cigarettes are valued at approximately $7,500 with estimated tax values of […]
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