Halifax Regional Police is investigating a robbery that occurred in Halifax.

**** HRP Media Release Police investigate robbery Halifax Regional Police is investigating a robbery that occurred this afternoon in Halifax. Just after 1:30 p.m. on June 30, officers responded to a report of a robbery at the Scotia Bank at 3480 Dutch Village Road, Halifax. A man entered the bank demanded money and indicated he […]

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(Found) Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 14-year-old youth

**** HRP Media Release Update: Missing Youth Located*** The 14-year-old youth police had requested assistance locating yesterday has been located safely.​ We thank the media and the public for their concern and assistance.   Missing Person: Christopher Cunningham ​ Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 14-year-old youth. ​ Christopher Cunningham […]

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Several of Nova Scotia Health’s primary assessment centres and public health mobile units are open on Thursday, July 1

**** NSHA Media Release Several of Nova Scotia Health’s primary assessment centres and public health mobile units are open on Thursday, July 1 to help make COVID-19 testing more accessible. Testing is open to anyone and may be particularly convenient for out-of-province visitors just arriving to Nova Scotia. The following locations will offer drop-in PCR […]

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Four New Cases of COVID-19, No Recoveries

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Four New Cases of COVID-19, No Recoveries —————————————————————- Today, June 30, Nova Scotia is reporting four new cases of COVID-19 and no recoveries. Three cases are in Eastern Zone and are close contacts of previously reported cases. The other case is in Central Zone and is related to travel. There is […]

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Municipal beaches and outdoor pools open on July 1 for summer season

**** HRM Media Release Municipal beaches and outdoor pools open on July 1 for summer season ​  Many municipal beaches, the outdoor pool in Bedford (Shore Drive) and the Halifax Common splash pad will officially open to the public on Thursday, July 1. ​ Pools The Cole Harbour outdoor pool and splash pad will delay […]

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(Found) Update – The 12-year-old youth who was reported missing from Lucasville has been located and is safe

**** RCMP Media Release Update – The 12-year-old youth who was reported missing from Lucasville has been located and is safe The RCMP would like to thank the public for their assistance and retweets on social media.  

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(ENDED) Severe thunderstorm watch in effect

**** Info via Environment Canada **** Info via Environment Canada ENDED   Well, it changed again Severe thunderstorm watch in effect Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain. Potential rainfall rates: 25 mm per hour or higher in thunderstorms. […]

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Effective June 30, 2021, support people/family caregivers are permitted for patients in the following situations

**** NSHA Media Release Nova Scotia Health Visitor Restrictions Nova Scotia Health is working to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our facilities. Effective June 30, 2021, support people/family caregivers are permitted for patients in the following situations: Three designated family/primary support person(s) or family caregivers are welcomed: Palliative care and other patients nearing end of life* Patients […]

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In the last few months, the Nova Scotia RCMP has responded to an increased number of complaints related to home break-ins and thefts

**** RCMP Media Release The weather is warming up, COVID restrictions are lifting, and people are beginning to travel. In the last few months, the Nova Scotia RCMP has responded to an increased number of complaints related to home break-ins and thefts. If you’re planning to be away from home this summer, here are a […]

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