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**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 33 New Cases of COVID-19, 182 Recoveries —————————————————————- Today, May 27, Nova Scotia is reporting 33 new cases of COVID-19 and 182 recoveries. There are 18 cases in Eastern Zone, 14 in Central Zone and one in Northern Zone. One of the cases in Eastern Zone involves a staff member at […]
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**** Amherst Police Release *** SCAM ALERT*** APD has seen an increase in the “SIN SCAM” recently, please be aware that this is a SCAM! In this scam, victims get a call from someone pretending to be from Service Canada or another government agency, saying their social insurance number (SIN) has been blocked, compromised or […]
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**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release First Chief Officer of Office of Mental Health and Addictions Appointed ——————————————————– The provincial government has appointed Dr. Sam Hickcox as Nova Scotia’s first chief officer of the new Office of Mental Health and Addictions. Dr. Hickcox, currently the physician lead for addictions medicine at the Nova Scotia Health Authority, will […]
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**** Justice Media Release Missing Person Case Added to Rewards Program —————————————————————- Police and government are asking for the public’s help with the unsolved missing person case of Ryan James Jessop. Anyone who shares information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for Mr. Jessop’s disappearance could receive up to […]
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**** RCMP Media Release RCMP charges Inverness man for flight from police and dangerous driving Cheticamp RCMP has charged an Inverness man for flight from police and dangerous driving. On May 21, a member was on patrol on Route 19 in Broad Cove Marsh, and observed a motorcycle that they recognized from a […]
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**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release People Aged 12 to 19 Now Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments ———————————————————- Starting today, May 27, COVID-19 vaccine appointments are open to booking provincewide for people aged 12 and older. Nova Scotia currently has two vaccines approved for use. The Pfizer vaccine is available to anyone 12 and older. The Moderna […]
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**** HRM Media Release Spring Curbside Giveaway Weekend cancelled In following with current public health measures related to COVID-19, the Curbside Giveaway Weekend scheduled for Saturday, June 5 and Sunday, June 6 has been cancelled. Residents are encouraged to hold on to any items they wish to giveaway or donate in the future until donation centres […]
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**** CLIMATE CHANGE Media Release Province Begins Consultation on Climate Change, Sustainable Development Goals —————————————————————- The province is asking Nova Scotians for their ideas on fighting climate change and growing the clean economy. Consultation begins today, May 27, through interactive online tools including Zoom sessions, a do-it-yourself kit for groups and communities to facilitate their […]
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**** RCMP Media Release Just the Facts — Missing and abducted children Even though child abduction by a stranger is rare, it’s important to have conversations with children about their safety. Children go missing or are abducted for a variety of reasons but the heartache and pain such an event causes is universal. Read about […]
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**** HRP Media Release Update – The recreational vehicle mentioned in the following news release, which was stolen near Point Pleasant Park last year and recently seen, has now been located. We thank the media and members of the public for their interest Police seek public assistance locating stolen boat Halifax Regional Police […]
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