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**** HRM Media Release Survey launched for accessible taxi-style service The Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting residents to participate in a survey regarding an accessible taxi-style service. On Feb. 23, 2021, Regional Council gave approval to contract for a private, on-demand accessible taxi service. Under this new program, the municipality will pay a fee to the contracted […]
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**** HRP Media Release Police respond to a series of overnight Commercial Break and Enters 11:57 P.M. July 21, 2021, Patrol officers responded to 1646 Barrington Street in Halifax – LA Convenience Store. A suspect described as a white male, 5’10” – 6’, slim, 35-40 years of age wearing a hoodie, dark pants and baseball cap […]
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**** Elections Nova Scotia Release Vote Anywhere During Early Voting In Nova Scotia, eligible voters can vote anywhere during the early voting period. This means that before election day voters do not have to vote in their electoral district, they can vote early at the returning office or early voting location in any electoral […]
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**** Info via Environment Canada ENDED in HRM Severe thunderstorm watch in effect Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts and heavy rain. A line of thunderstorms from Lunenburg County northeast to Prince Edward Island is giving heavy downpours locally above 25 mm/h. The […]
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***’ HRP Media Release Just after 9:30 P.M. Halifax Regional Police Patrol Officer’s responded to a Hit and Run Motor Vehicle Collision at Robie Street and Pepperell Street in Halifax. It was reported that a vehicle traveling on Robie Street struck a pedestrian and failed to remain onscene. Police with the help of witnesses were […]
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**** NSHA Media Release Public Health Mobile Units offering additional drop-in COVID-19 testing in Eastern and Central Zones The Public Health Mobile Units will be offering additional drop-in COVID-19 testing in Eastern and Central Zones. Testing is free and available to all ages. In an effort to keep COVID-19 under control in Nova […]
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**** RCMP Media Release Missing man located following extensive search The 74-year-old man who was missing from Fox River was located safe by Ground Search and Rescue yesterday evening following an extensive search. On July 18, Cumberland District RCMP was notified of a missing man who was last seen on July 17. With assistance from […]
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**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Seven New Cases of COVID-19, Three Recoveries —————————————————————- Today, July 21, Nova Scotia is reporting seven new cases of COVID-19 and three recoveries. Six of the cases are in Central Zone. Three are close contacts of previously reported cases and three are related to travel. Two of the cases are connected […]
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**** Info via Environment Canada ENDED Special air quality statement in effect Smoke is causing poor air quality and reducing visibility. Smoke is expected or occurring. Smoke from forests fires approaching from the west will move into western mainland Nova Scotia this afternoon and will persist there into Thursday afternoon. The smoke will spread […]
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**** HRM Media Release Lake Echo Beach closed to swimming due to high bacteria levels in the water The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that Lake Echo Beach in Lake Echo is closed to swimming until further notice due to high bacteria levels in the water. Lake Echo Beach is a supervised […]
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