Storm update and impact on municipal services – November 22, 2021

**** HRM Media Release Storm update and impact on municipal services – November 22, 2021 ​ The Halifax Regional Municipality’s Emergency Management Division continues to closely monitor the complex weather system as it moves across our region. The storm is expected to bring in excess of 100-150 mm of rain with winds expected to reach […]

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Halifax District RCMP has arrested two 49-year-old men following a recent theft from vehicle in Timberlea

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP arrest two men following theft from vehicle ​ Halifax District RCMP has arrested two 49-year-old men following a recent theft from vehicle in Timberlea. ​ On November 12, police responded to a theft from vehicle at the Bluff Wilderness Trail. The vehicle’s windows were smashed out and credit cars were […]

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RCMP charge man in historical sexual assault

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP charge man in historical sexual assault Pictou County District RCMP has charged a Pictou Landing First Nation man in a historical sexual assault investigation. On August 13, 2021, police received a complaint of a sexual assault that had occurred approximately 15 years ago on New Years Day. The victim was […]

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One Death, 60 New Cases of COVID-19, 88 Recoveries

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release One Death, 60 New Cases of COVID-19, 88 Recoveries —————————————————– NOTE: Due to technical issues, immunization data is not included in today’s release or on the COVID-19 data dashboard. Immunization data will be updated Tuesday, November 23. —————————————————– Today, November 22, Nova Scotia is reporting one death related to COVID-19. A […]

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RCMP search for man wanted on province-wide warrant

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP search for man wanted on province-wide warrant Colchester County District RCMP is searching the Nutby area for a man who is wanted on an arrest warrant for offences related to intimate partner violence and other criminal offences. On November 22 at approximately 7:13 a.m., police responded to a report of […]

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Police investigate theft of $12,500 painting

**** HRP Media Release Police investigate theft of $12,500 painting ​ Halifax Regional Police are requesting the public’s assistance with the investigation into the theft of a painting from a Halifax gallery in September. ​ On September 29 police received a report that a valuable painting had been stolen earlier in the day from a […]

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Canadian soldier of the First World War identified

**** DND Media Release Canadian soldier of the First World War identified ​ The Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces have confirmed the identification of a previously unknown grave as being that of Corporal George Herbert Ledingham, a Canadian soldier of the First World War. He was originally partially identified as an […]

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Province Invests in Affordable Housing, Community Housing, Shelters

**** Housing Media Release Province Invests in Affordable Housing, Community Housing, Shelters —————————————————– Nova Scotians need and deserve safe, affordable places to call home. On National Housing Day, today, November 22, the Province announced a $6.4 million investment to build about 200 new affordable rental units in Kentville, Lantz, Halifax and Cole Harbour. These units […]

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The Truro Police Service is investigating a suspicious death that was reported overnight on Sunday

**** Truro Police Release The Truro Police Service is investigating a suspicious death that was reported overnight on Sunday, November 21. ​ Patrol officers responded to a call involving an unresponsive male found inside an apartment on Arthur St.​ The Truro Police Service Criminal Investigation Division is currently on the scene and is in the […]

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