Month: October 2021

Drug Alert – NSHA has received a report from a community partner regarding a recent sample of Dilaudid 8 containing fentanyl in the Halifax area

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**** NSHA Media Release #DrugAlert We have received a report from a community partner regarding a recent sample of Dilaudid 8 containing fentanyl in the Halifax, NS area. The drug is described as triangular/heart-shaped pills. Please be mindful of the following recommendations for harm reduction: • Don’t use alone, if possible. Keep a distance of […]

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CORRECTION to exposure notification issued Oct. 18, and NEW potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Western Zone and on one WestJet flight

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**** NSHA Media Release CORRECTION to exposure notification issued Oct. 18, and NEW potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Western Zone and on one WestJet flight ​ ​ Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Western Zone and on one WestJet flight, as well as a correction […]

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Police have charged a man with firearm offences in relation to an incident last night in Halifax.

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**** HRP Media Release Police charge man for firearms offences ​ Police have charged a man with firearm offences in relation to an incident last night in Halifax. ​ At approximately 8:25 p.m. an officer observed a vehicle without its headlights on travelling on Windsor Street. After the vehicle entered a parking lot on Windsor […]

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RCMP seek information in break and enter investigation

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**** RCMP Media Release RCMP seek information in break and enter investigation Queens District RCMP are asking for public assistance related to a break-in at a convenience store in Greenfield. On October 6, police responded to a report of a break-in at a convenience store on Hwy. 210 in Greenfield. Police determined that three people […]

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Police are investigating a shooting that occurred early Saturday morning in Dartmouth

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**** HRP Media Release Police investigate shooting Police are investigating a shooting that occurred early Saturday morning in Dartmouth. On October 16 at approximately 12:15 a.m. police responded to a report of shots fired in the area of Roleika and Kennedy drives in Dartmouth. Officers located a residence that had been struck by multiple bullets. […]

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NS SPCA – Breaking Mewsl!  Starting Tuesday, October 19th we will be reopening our shelter doors! 

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**** NS SPCA Release Breaking Mewsl!  Starting Tuesday, October 19th we will be reopening our shelter doors!  Due to the limited space at our shelter, we have a new vaccination policy for staff, volunteers and visitors to protect our community and reduce the spread of COVID-19. Masks are still mandatory. ???? So, what does that […]

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12 New Cases of COVID-19, 33 Recoveries, Small Outbreak at Valley Regional Hospital

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**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 12 New Cases of COVID-19, 33 Recoveries, Small Outbreak at Valley Regional Hospital ————————————————————— Today, October 19, Nova Scotia is reporting 12 new cases of COVID-19 and 33 recoveries. There are eight cases in Central Zone and four cases in Western Zone. There is community spread in Central Zone, primarily among […]

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New Remembrance Day Online Tool for Employers and Employees

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**** LABOUR/SKILLS/IMMIGRATION Release   New Remembrance Day Online Tool for Employers and Employees ————————————————- Remembrance Day is a time to pay respects and honour those who have served and those who continue to serve. To help business owners and their employees observe this day while complying with provincial legislation, a new online tool has been […]

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RCMP charge man with additional child pornography and sexual exploitation related offences

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**** RCMP Media Release RCMP charge man with additional child pornography and sexual exploitation related offences ​ The RCMP’s Provincial Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit has laid further child pornography related charges against an offender who had been released on conditions. ​ On October 13, the RCMP’s ICE Unit arrested Kevin Ernest Lavigne,​ 58, of […]

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Halifax Regional Police are currently onscene at Oxford St and Almon St in Halifax due to a motor vehicle collision

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**** HRP Media Release Halifax Regional Police are currently onscene at Oxford St and Almon St in Halifax due to a motor vehicle collision.​ Just prior, while officers were conducting an investigation in the nearby area, a suspect vehicle fled the area and was pursued. The vehicle was involved in a motor vehicle collision with […]

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