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**** Recall via Health Canada One lot of Mirvala 28 birth control pill recalled Apotex Inc. is recalling one lot (LF21272B) of Mirvala 28, a prescription birth control pill, because the blister pack may contain a placebo pill (green) in place of an active birth control pill (white). Mirvala 28 packages contain 21 white pills […]
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**** NSHA Media Release Potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central, Western and Eastern Zones, and on several Halifax Transit routes Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central, Western and Eastern Zones, and on several Halifax Transit routes. In addition to media releases, all […]
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**** RCMP Media Release RCMP investigating fatal fire Halifax District RCMP, supported by the Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency, is investigating a fatal house fire that occurred on Ostrea Lake Rd. in Jeddore. At approximately 6:36 a.m. today, police responded to a possible fatal fire on Ostrea Lake Rd where one person was located […]
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**** HRP Media Release Police investigate robbery Investigators with the Halifax Regional Police Patrol Division along with the General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division are investigating a robbery that occurred in Halifax this morning. Just after 1:00 a.m., a male suspect entered the Irving Circle K store located at 2499 Robie St,in […]
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**** NSHA Media Release Corrections to potential exposures issued on September 22 and 28, and new potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central and Western Zones, and on one WestJet flight Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central and Western Zones, and on one […]
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**** HRM Media Release Municipality observes National Day for Truth and Reconciliation The Halifax Regional Municipality will annually recognize Sept. 30 as National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Halifax City Hall will be lit orange on Wednesday, Sept. 29. The municipality will also be hosting a flag raising on Thursday, Sept. 30 at 5:30 […]
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**** NSHA Media Release Nova Scotia Health to place temporary hold on referrals for Medical Assistance in Dying Nova Scotia Health will place a temporary 30-day hold on referrals for Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) while working through a significant backlog caused by an increase in demand for the service. The program has already exceeded […]
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A blood drive has kicked off at Blood Services in Halifax in memory of firefighter Ben Baurin who passed away in April 2019 from a motor vehicle collision. To book a blood donation appointment today, locate a donor centre, check your eligibility to donate blood and more, download the GiveBlood app available for iOS on […]
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**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Phase 5 Starting with Cautious Approach ——————————————————- Phase 5 of Nova Scotia’s reopening plan is starting October 4 with a cautious approach. While most restrictions will be lifted, some will be maintained, and border restrictions will be added for people coming from Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador. Some notable […]
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**** RCMP Media Release RCMP investigating fatal vehicle collision on Highway 107 Halifax District RCMP is investigating a fatal collision that occurred on Hwy. 107 in Dartmouth. At 11:25 a.m. yesterday, police were notified of a motor vehicle collision on Hwy. 107. Police, fire and EHS attended the scene and located a collision […]
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