Police investigating assault with a weapon in Halifax.

**** HRP Media Release Police investigating assault with a weapon in Halifax. On September 27th at approximately 4:25 p.m.​ Halifax Regional Police responded to a retail outlet in the​ 0-100 block of Washmill Lake Drive, Halifax for a report of security officer​ who had been stabbed.​ ​ The male security officer confronted a suspect​ who […]

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Potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Eastern, Western and Central Zones and on two flights

**** NSHA Media Release Potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Eastern, Western and Central Zones and on two flights ​ ​ Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Eastern, Western and Central Zones and on two flights. In addition to media releases, all potential exposure notifications […]

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One Death, 83 New Cases of COVID-19, 46 Recoveries

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release One Death, 83 New Cases of COVID-19, 46 Recoveries —————————————————————- NOTE: Nova Scotia will begin reporting the number of schools with cases of COVID-19 daily, starting tomorrow, Sept. 28 —————————————————————- Today, Sept. 27, Nova Scotia is reporting one death related to COVID-19. A man in his 80s in Central Zone has […]

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Police continue to seek public’s assistance locating missing man

**** HRP Media Release Police continue to seek public’s assistance locating missing man Today marks the first anniversary of the disappearance of Ryan James Jessop and the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate the case. ​ Ryan has not been in contact with family members since September 2020. This is […]

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Former Military Police officer, now HRP, receives Military Sacrifice Medal

**** HRP Media Release Thank you for your service Cst Burridge. Incredible honour to celebrate with 5th Canadian Division/ 5e Division du Canada as Cst. Hannah Burridge of Halifax Regional Police was presented with a Sacrifice Medal. annah was recognized for her service in Afghanistan in 2010 as a Military Police member. The medal was […]

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Premier’s Statement on Truth and Reconciliation Week

**** PREMIER’S OFFICE Release Premier’s Statement on Truth and Reconciliation Week —————————————————————- NOTE: The following is a statement from Premier Tim Houston —————————————————————- Kwe. Teluisi (hello, my name is) Premier Tim Houston. Throughout the past year, with the devastating news of children’s bodies being uncovered at former residential school sites throughout the country, Canada’s history […]

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Paramedics Recognized on Ninth Annual Medic Monday

***** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Paramedics Recognized on Ninth Annual Medic Monday —————————————————- Today, Sept. 27, is the ninth annual Medic Monday in Nova Scotia. It is a day to celebrate the 1,200 dedicated paramedics who provide highly skilled care to Nova Scotians every day. “For many Nova Scotians who have experienced an emergency health situation, […]

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Potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central, Western and Northern Zone and on two Air Canada flights

**** NSHA Media Release Potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central, Western and Northern Zone and on two Air Canada flights ​ ​ Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central, Western and Northern Zone and on two Air Canada flights. In addition to media releases, […]

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A MESSAGE TO THE COMMUNITY: UNSANCTIONED HALIFAX STREET PARTIES

**** Dalhousie University Release A MESSAGE TO THE COMMUNITY: UNSANCTIONED HALIFAX STREET PARTIES We are gravely disappointed in the deplorable, reckless behaviour of students who organized and attended large, unsanctioned and illegal street parties near campus yesterday. While we are grateful to the majority of our students who heeded the clear warnings that were shared about […]

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