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**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Two New Cases of COVID-19, Six Recoveries —————————————————————- Today, July 27, Nova Scotia is reporting two new cases of COVID-19 and six recoveries. The two cases are in Eastern Zone and both are related to travel. As of today, Nova Scotia has nine active cases of COVID-19. There are currently no […]
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***** HRM Media Release Municipality observes Emancipation Day 2021 The Halifax Regional Municipality is encouraging residents to observe Emancipation Day on August 1. (via HHB) The Province of Nova Scotia officially designated August 1 as Emancipation Day, in recognition of the history and impacts of slavery in our region. As this year […]
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**** Info via Environment Canada Special air quality statement in effect – ENDED Smoke from distant forest fires may cause a reduction to air quality. Locations: most of Nova Scotia. Time span: this afternoon into Wednesday. Remarks: Smoke from forest fires in western Canada is expected to spread over Nova Scotia this afternoon. While most […]
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**** RCMP Media Release The Meteghan RCMP is investigating an arson that occurred in Bangor. At 3:30 a.m. on July 24, Meteghan RCMP and the Meteghan Fire Department were called to a structure fire at a home on Bangor Rd. The three occupants were able to escape safely. The fire was determined to be suspicious […]
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**** HRM Media Release Lake Echo Beach reopens to swimming The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that Lake Echo Beach in Lake Echo has reopened to swimming. Lake Echo Beach is a supervised beach. Municipal staff regularly test the water quality at all supervised municipal beaches, as well as one unsupervised beach, […]
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**** HRP Media Release Police charge man in relation to robberies Halifax Regional Police charged a man in connection with three robberies that occurred last week in Halifax. On July 23 at approximately 8:30 p.m. police responded to a report of a robbery in progress at the Atlantic Superstore at 3601 Joseph […]
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**** HRM Media Release Parks & Recreation – Aquatics update The Halifax Regional Municipality would like to advise residents of the following update on municipal aquatics: The Halifax Common Pool The Halifax Common Pool will remain closed for the rest of the summer due to ongoing repair work. In light of […]
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**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release One New Case of COVID-19, No Recoveries —————————————————————- Today, July 26, Nova Scotia is reporting one new case of COVID-19 and no recoveries. This report includes cases from July 24 to 26. The case is in Central Zone and is a close contact of a previously reported case. As of today, […]
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***’ NS SPCA Release NS SPCA Adoptable Highlight – Callie and Silver This adorable pair is Silver and Callie. These little guinea pigs are young adults and are looking for a home with children 12 years and older. They have lived with children previously, but we’re very frightened and so staff feel they would feel […]
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**** HRP Media Release Via HRP : Is your vehicle roadworthy? Make sure your Motor Vehicle Inspection sticker is up-to-date by having a licensed mechanic from a reputable shop inspect your vehicle. Keep yourself & others safer on your commute
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