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**** NSHA Media Release Emergency departments experiencing high number of patient visits Emergency departments throughout Nova Scotia continue to see high patient volumes over the holidays, resulting in longer waits than usual for care. If you are experiencing an emergency, please do not hesitate to visit your nearest emergency department. Emergency departments at regional hospitals […]
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**** HRP Media Release Police investigate case of criminal harassment Police are investigating an incident of criminal harassment that occurred in Halifax yesterday. At approximately 11:30 p.m. police responded to a report of a man in a vehicle who had been following a woman, who was driving her vehicle, for a period of […]
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**** NSHA Media Release Public Health no longer able to provide COVID-19 recovery letters, individuals to stop isolating when they meet recovery criteria Due to the significant surge in cases, Public Health no longer has capacity to provide each positive COVID-19 case with a recovery letter. Individuals are asked to self-assess using the criteria below […]
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**** HRP Media Release Police investigating homicide Police are investigating a homicide that occurred in Halifax today. At approximately 9:15 a.m. officers responded to a weapons call at a business in the 1500 block of Brunswick Street. A man entered the business and attacked two men who were inside. The suspect then fled […]
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**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 511 New Cases of COVID-19, Long-Term Care Outbreak, Hospital Outbreak ——————————————————————————————————————— Today, December 30, Nova Scotia is reporting 522 lab confirmed cases of COVID-19, which includes 11 duplicate cases for a total 511 new cases. There are 331 cases in Central Zone, 56 cases in Eastern Zone, 59 cases in Northern […]
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**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Nova Scotia Ramps Up Booster Shot Rollout —————————————————- Nova Scotia is ramping up its delivery of COVID-19 booster doses, adding more clinics and more immunizers across the province. With adequate vaccine supply secured from the federal government, the vaccine program will be significantly expanded to meet the demand for booster doses, […]
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**** Service Nova Scotia Release Most Popular Baby Names in Nova Scotia ——————————————————————————————————————- Note: A list of the top baby names for 2021 follows this release. The 2021 information is current as of today, December 30. ——————————————————————————————————————- Olivia is Nova Scotians’ favourite baby name for 2021. The top 10 names for 2021 are Olivia, […]
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**** HRP Media Release Police are on scene of a weapons call Police are currently on scene of a weapons call in the 1500 block of Brunswick Street in downtown Halifax. Police have closed Brunswick Street between Sackville Street and Spring Garden Road as well as Doyle Street at Queen Street to vehicle and […]
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**** HRM Media Release UPDATE: PSA – Halifax Transit temporary service disruptions UPDATE: Beginning Thursday, Dec. 30, both the Woodside and Alderney ferries will be reduced to 30-minute service due to resourcing challenges resulting from mounting positive COVID-19 cases amongst Halifax Transit staff, employee exposures, provincially mandated self-isolation and testing requirements. This change will remain in […]
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**** HRP Media Release Police request public’s assistance in locating driver Police are looking for the public’s assistance in locating a driver in relation to a vehicle pedestrian collision that occurred in Halifax earlier this month. On December 2 at approximately 5:30 p.m. police responded to a report of a vehicle pedestrian collision […]
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