Police Investigate Weapons Call (Shooting) in Dartmouth

**** HRP Media Release Police Investigate Weapons Call (Shooting) in Dartmouth ​ On July 21st, 2021, at approximately 2:30 am, Halifax Regional Police responded to a weapons complaint in the area of Highfield Park Drive at Victoria Road, Dartmouth.​ ​ ​ Several patrol officers attended the area​ and located​ the targeted vehicle. Neither the driver […]

Continue Reading

RCMP investigates two suspicious fires

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP investigates two suspicious fires The Integrated RCMP/HRP General Investigation Section of the Criminal Investigation Division is investigating two suspicious fires that occurred in East Preston. At approximately 2:25 p.m. on July 19, Halifax District RCMP responded to a structure fire on Lower Partridge River Rd. When police arrived, the garage […]

Continue Reading

Fire Investigation Summary – 394 Portland Street, Dartmouth

**** HRFE Release Fire Investigation Summary 394 Portland Street, Dartmouth June 23, 2021 This fire involved a two-unit residential/commercial building. There were no injuries and no fatalities. The ignition source was undetermined. The area of origin was determined to be a living room.  There were operating smoke alarms. The cause of this fire is classified as INCENDIARY. . . […]

Continue Reading

Eligible Voters Encouraged to Register For the 41st Provincial General Election

**** Elections Nova Scotia Release Eligible Voters Encouraged to Register For the 41st Provincial General Election   Elections Nova Scotia maintains a Register of Electors of anyone eligible to vote in a Nova Scotia provincial general election or by-election. The Register is updated regularly and there are several ways to be added to the list. Eligible […]

Continue Reading

The CAFC has received reports of phishing text message scams tied to COVID-19 vaccines

**** Anti-Fraud Release Fraud alert! The CAFC has received reports of phishing text message scams tied to COVID-19 vaccines. The text messages claim to be from the Government of Canada and will say that due to a recent vaccination, Canadians are eligible for a Vaccine Relief Fund. The message then tells you to claim your […]

Continue Reading

Technology supports RCMP N.S. traffic enforcement

**** RCMP Media Release Technology supports RCMP N.S. traffic enforcement Two new traffic-surveyor devices are helping the Halifax District RCMP Traffic Unit make the roads they police safer. The equipment, which uses radar and records each passing vehicle’s speed, direction of travel and time, are periodically placed in areas with reported traffic issues to give […]

Continue Reading

RCMP share water safety tips for National Drowning Prevention Week

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP share water safety tips for National Drowning Prevention Week With summer here, many Nova Scotians are spending more time in the water and spending time on their boats. National Drowning Prevention Week (NDPW) runs from July 18-24 and the RCMP is reminding the public about the importance of water safety. Each […]

Continue Reading

Vote Safely in the 41 Provincial General Election

**** Elections Nova Scotia Release Vote Safely in the 41 Provincial General Election ​ Nova Scotians are encouraged to watch their mailboxes for a flyer from Elections Nova Scotia with information on how to vote safely in the 41st provincial general election. The household flyer is part of a public awareness campaign help voters understand their […]

Continue Reading