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**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 65 New Cases of COVID-19, 184 Recoveries ———————————————————- Today, May 20, Nova Scotia is reporting 65 new cases of COVID-19 and 184 recoveries. There are 41 cases in Central Zone, 15 in Eastern Zone, seven in Northern Zone and two in Western Zone. “As we fight this third wave, I want […]
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**** HRP Media Release Police charge woman for stunting Police have charged a woman with driving in excess of 50 km/h over the posted speed limit in Halifax today. At approximately 11:20 a.m. a member of the Traffic Unit observed a car travelling at a high rate of speed on Highway 102 near Hammonds Plains […]
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**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release People Aged 25 to 29 Now Eligible for Pfizer and Moderna Vaccines —————————————————————- Starting today, May 20, people aged 25 and older can book appointments for the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines at clinics across the province. Appointments for COVID-19 vaccines in community clinics and participating pharmacies will be released on […]
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**** RCMP Media Release Halifax District RCMP is investigating a lobster theft from a fishing boat in Eastern Passage. Police were called to Government Wharf Rd. for a report of theft. Three crates of lobsters had been in the water and attached to a fishing boat at that location. Between May 17 at 4:30 […]
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**** RCMP Media Release RCMP share tips to help everyone stay safe this bicycle season The Nova Scotia RCMP is reminding motorists and cyclists that we all have a responsibility to help keep our roadways safe this summer. According to the Nova Scotia Motor Vehicle Act, cyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as motorists. When […]
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**** RCMP Media Release RCMP warns of online scam Halifax District RCMP is warning the public about online scams after a report in Cole Harbour. On May 17, police were notified of an online fraud involving the adoption of a cat from a person outside Canada. The victim sent money to the seller and later […]
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**** Info via the UN Today is World Bee Day. “To raise awareness of the importance of pollinators, the threats they face and their contribution to sustainable development, the UN designated 20 May as World Bee Day. The goal is to strengthen measures aimed at protecting bees and other pollinators, which would significantly contribute to solving […]
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**** Recall via Health Canada Expanded Recall: Certain À la cuisine brand electric glass kettles recalled due to burn or fire hazard Common name: Certain À la Cuisine brand electric glass kettles Product description: This recall involves À la Cuisine brand 2 litre electric glass kettles bearing purchase order number (PO) 53970. Recalled products: Product Product Number […]
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**** HRM Media Release Municipal services on Victoria Day, Monday May 24 The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents of the following municipal service level adjustments on Victoria Day, Monday May 24: Solid Waste Collection and Facility Hours No municipal solid waste collection services will take place on Monday, May 24. Curbside collection of garbage, […]
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**** NSHA Media Release Potential exposure to COVID-19 at various locations in Central and Eastern Zones, and several Halifax Transit bus routes. Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposure to COVID-19 at various locations in Central and Eastern Zones, and several Halifax Transit bus routes. In addition to media releases, all potential […]
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