Various Certified 2-in-1 Electric Mowers recalled due to Fire Hazard

**** Recall via Health Canada Various Certified 2-in-1 Electric Mowers recalled due to Fire Hazard Common name: Certified 10a 2-in-1 Electric mower, 14″ and Certified 12a 2-in-1 electric mower, 17″ Product description: This recall involves the Certified 10a 2-in-1 Electric mower, 14″ and Certified 12a 2-in-1 electric mower, 17″. The affected mower has the following specifications: Product […]

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Police continue to investigate murder of Vincent “Hank” Pius Griffin

**** HRP Media Release Police continue to investigate murder of Vincent “Hank” Pius Griffin ​ Today marks the fortieth anniversary of the murder of Vincent “Hank” Pius Griffin and the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate the case. ​ On June 30, 1981, at approximately 8:05 a.m., police responded to […]

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This is the dry hydrant in Beaver Bank located at Tucker Lake. There are no fire hydrants in North Beaver Bank

Info via the Beaver Bank – Kinsac Fire Stn 48 “This is the dry hydrant in Beaver Bank located at Tucker Lake. There are no fire hydrants in North Beaver Bank so when there is an emergency and lots of water is needed, this is where we get it. We understand this is also a […]

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New COVID-19 Case at Glace Bay Elementary

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release New COVID-19 Case at Glace Bay Elementary —————————————————————- Nova Scotia is reporting a COVID-19 case today, June 29, connected to Glace Bay Elementary in Eastern Zone. This case was reported earlier today in the COVID-19 daily numbers release and on the COVID-19 data dashboard. The school will be closed to students […]

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Nova Scotia Starting Third Phase of Reopening, Opening Border to Canada

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Nova Scotia Starting Third Phase of Reopening, Opening Border to Canada ———————————————————- Premier Iain Rankin and Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer of health, announced today, June 29, that Nova Scotia will start the third phase of its reopening plan on Wednesday, June 30, including opening the border to […]

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Air transportation safety investigation report A18A0085

**** TSB Release Air transportation safety investigation report A18A0085 Runway overrun Sky Lease Cargo Boeing 747-412F, N908AR Halifax/Stanfield International Airport, Nova Scotia 07 November 2018 Executive summary The Sky Lease Cargo Boeing 747-412F aircraft (U.S. registration N908AR, serial number 28026) was conducting flight 4854 (KYE4854) from Chicago/O’Hare International Airport, Illinois, U.S., to Halifax/Stanfield International Airport, […]

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Protecting Drinking Water Sources in HRM

**** Halifax Water Release Protecting Drinking Water Sources in HRM ​ Halifax Water’s drinking water supply is a vital resource for approximately 376,000 people, and our watersheds must be protected. That’s why Halifax Water is legally obligated to protect the carefully managed land in these areas: Pockwock, Tomahawk, Lake Major, Bennery Lake, Chain Lakes and […]

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One New Case of COVID-19, Seven Recoveries

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release One New Case of COVID-19, Seven Recoveries —————————————————————- Today, June 29, Nova Scotia is reporting one new case of COVID-19 and seven recoveries. The case is in Eastern Zone and is a close contact of a previously reported case. There is limited community spread in Central Zone. Eastern, Northern and Western […]

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RCMP responds to serious collision

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP responds to serious collision ​ Colchester County District RCMP is investigating after a motor vehicle collision on Highway 104 in East Mountain. ​ At approximately 11:15 a.m. yesterday morning, police were notified of a motor vehicle collision on Highway 104 in East Mountain. Police, fire and EHS attended the scene […]

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