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**** NSHA Media Release Potential exposure to COVID-19 at various locations in Central, Western and Northern Zones and three Air Canada flights Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposure to COVID-19 at various locations in the Central, Western and Northern Zones and three Air Canada flights. In addition to media releases, all […]
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**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release New Cases of COVID-19 Connected to Schools —————————————————————- Nova Scotia is reporting five additional cases of COVID-19, identified today, April 22, connected to schools in Central Zone. One case was identified at each of the following schools: — Dartmouth South Academy, Dartmouth — Ross Road School, Westphal — Holland Road Elementary, […]
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**** Info via Environment Canada Earth Day 2021 Today is Earth Day, a globally coordinated event held every year on April 22nd to demonstrate support for environmental protection. This year’s theme, #TakeCareofThePlanet, hopes to raise awareness among Canadians about the urgency of taking action for the environment and to encourage them to take concrete action to […]
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**** Info via Health Canada Talc: Health risks associated with inhalation and exposure to the female genital area Health Canada and Environment and Climate Change Canada have conducted a joint screening assessment of talc under the Chemicals Management Plan. The final screening assessment, based on the latest scientific evidence, concludes that certain uses of talc […]
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**** HRM MEDIA RELEASE Response to COVID-19: Update to facility bookings and recreation programming The Halifax Regional Municipality continues to monitor and respond to the rapidly evolving impacts of COVID-19. The following is an update on municipal services. As directed by the province, new public health guidelines will take effect in the Halifax Regional Municipality and […]
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**** Halifax Water Release Halifax Water Services – Covid Update Halifax Water continues to provide critical water, wastewater and stormwater services, while taking actions to protect the public, our employees, and continue providing essential services to our customers. Due to new restrictions announced by The Chief Medical Officer of Health; and to help […]
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**** LABOUR Media Release Report of Crane Collapse Released The report of the tower crane collapse that occurred during Hurricane Dorian on Sept. 7, 2019 is now complete. The report provides an overview of the investigation conducted by the Department of Labour and Advanced Education. It includes the findings with respect to the cause of […]
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**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Restrictions Return for Halifax Regional Municipality —————————————————————- UPDATE: To update the news release sent Thursday, April 22, at about 3:45 p.m., to add Mount Uniacke to the list of communities that are under additional restrictions, add gaming closures to the restrictions, and clarify that regulated and unregulated health professions can operate […]
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**** Info via the HRFE HRFE are pleased to present our first annual report. The successes in this report are a direct reflection of our members’ dedication and commitment to serving their communities. Career and volunteer fire crews at 51 fire stations throughout the Halifax Region provide a full range of emergency services including: fire […]
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**** RCMP Media Release New technology to increase road safety The Halifax District RCMP Traffic Unit will be using new traffic surveyors to increase road safety in Halifax Regional Municipality. The equipment surveys the speed of each vehicle that passes, as well as the date, time and direction of travel. The traffic surveyors do not […]
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