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**** HRM Media Release Public Washroom Construction – Fort Needham Memorial Park The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that the construction of a new public washroom building in Fort Needham Memorial Park will take place from Monday, May 3 until approximately August 31, weather permitting. Crews will be on site each day […]
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**** RCMP Media Release RCMP charge man for multi-jurisdictional thefts of catalytic converters The RCMP have charged a man related to an investigation of more than 90 thefts of catalytic converters in numerous communities across Hants County and the Halifax Regional Municipality. On April 21 at approximately 7 a.m., members of the West Hants District […]
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**** RCMP Media Release RCMP arrest six drivers impaired by drugs in eleven days Members with RCMP Northwest Traffic Services have arrested six drivers between April 16 and April 27 for impaired driving by drugs. Officers noticed signs of recent drug use while conducting the following traffic stops on Highways 102 and 104: […]
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**** HRP Media Release Wespons offence Patrol members of the Halifax Regional Police are investigating a weapons call that occurred this morning. At approximately 1250 a.m. officers attended the area of 2000 Barrington St for a report of a man and woman who were observed walking together. The man was seen placing what appeared to […]
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**** NSHA Media Release Potential exposure to COVID-19 at various locations across the province and three Air Canada flights Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposure to COVID-19 at various locations across the province and three Air Canada flights. In addition to media releases, all potential exposure notifications are listed here: http://www.nshealth.ca/covid-exposures. […]
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**** HRM Media Release In response to recent Public Health measures, we are providing temporary special parking permits for Health Care workers. When displayed, this permit allows you to park in select areas (see maps) all day. Permits will be available soon from your employer. Parking is still first come, first served and the permit […]
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**** Recall via Health Canada StaRite and Mastertemp Pool Heaters recalled due to fire Hazard StaRite and Mastertemp Pool Heaters Common name: StaRite and Mastertemp Pool Heaters Product description: This recall involves certain StaRite and Mastertemp gas fired pool heaters with a specific model number that were manufactured between December 22, 2020 to January 6, 2021. The […]
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**** NSHA Media Release Between April 25 and 27, NSHA processed almost 40,000 COVID-19 tests (14, 730 processed on April 27 alone). Between April 25 and today, almost 74,000 tests were booked online. This does not include rapid testing or drop-in testing. Due to the huge volume of tests, we are experiencing some delays in […]
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**** Halifax Water Release Water Distribution System Flushing Update Halifax Water crews are continuing with our seasonal hydrant flushing activities to maintain high-quality water throughout the water distribution system in HRM each day from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM. As a result of this water distribution system maintenance, some customers in or near the […]
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**** HRP Media Release Police request public’s assistance locating lost RCMP badge Halifax Regional Police is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a lost RCMP badge. Yesterday, an RCMP officer reported to HRP that their police badge and wallet holder had been lost. The items were lost in Halifax Regional Police jurisdiction, and […]
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