Daily lifeguard supervision at provincial beaches ends Sunday, August 29

**** Info via NS Parks Daily lifeguard supervision at provincial beaches ends Sunday, August 29. Thank you to the Nova Scotia Lifesaving Society and the many highly trained lifeguards for keeping our beaches safe this summer. Lifeguards will be on duty at Lawrencetown Beach on September 4-6 and September 11-12 from 10 a.m. to 6 […]

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Police continue to investigate the murder of Jason MacCullough

**** HRP Media Release Police continue to investigate the murder of Jason MacCullough Tomorrow marks the 22nd anniversary of the murder of Jason MacCullough and the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate the case. ​ Jason, 19, was found deceased on a paved path between 100 and 104 Pinecrest […]

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(Update) Blue-Green Algae Being Monitored on Fletchers Lake

**** Halifax Water Release Blue-Green Algae Being Monitored on Fletchers Lake – Update Results from water samples collected today continue to show no harmful algal toxins at the Collins Park Water Supply Plant on Fletchers Lake. Halifax Water customers in this area can continue to use their tap water normally. ​ Any change in water […]

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Premier and Cabinet Swearing-in Ceremony

**** Premier Office Release Premier and Cabinet Swearing-in Ceremony ——————————————————- (Photos via Brian Cameron) Tim Houston will name his cabinet during a ceremony Tuesday, Aug. 31, at 2:30 p.m. at the Halifax Convention Centre, 1650 Argyle St., Halifax. The premier and cabinet members will be sworn in by Lt.-Gov. Arthur J. LeBlanc. Capacity is limited. […]

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Kingston man charged with child pornography offences

***’ RCMP Media Release Kingston man charged with child pornography offences The RCMP Provincial Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit has charged a Kingston man for child pornography offences. In July 2021, investigators were able to download a significant amount of child pornography from an individual sharing more than 77,000 suspected images and videos. On August […]

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Weekly Traffic Advisories (Aug 27) 

Weekly Traffic Advisories (Aug 27)  Note:  Each week the local listings are expanded and updated.  During the week new and updated tasks are added.  Every week a new post is started with fresh info but previous posts may be still valid. Municipal **** HRM Media Release Road Construction – Larry Uteck Blvd Location: Larry Uteck Blvd […]

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Police investigate robbery​

**** HRP Media Release Police investigate robbery​ ​ Halifax Regional Police are investigating a robbery that occurred today in Dartmouth. ​At approximately 11:24 a.m. police received a report of a robbery at Hugo’s Bar & Grill located at 451 Windmill Road. Two men entered the restaurant, demanded money and produced a weapon. There were no […]

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Nine New Cases of COVID-19, Four Recoveries

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Nine New Cases of COVID-19, Four Recoveries —————————————————————- NOTE: Nova Scotia is not issuing COVID-19 news releases or updating the COVID-19 data dashboard on weekends. Monday updates will include weekend data. —————————————————————- Today, Aug. 27, Nova Scotia is reporting nine new cases of COVID-19 and four recoveries. Four of the cases […]

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