1,147 New Cases of COVID-19

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 1,147 New Cases of COVID-19 ——————————————————- NOTE: Nova Scotia is issuing an abbreviated COVID-19 new release today and on December 27 and 28. The online dashboard will not be updated until Wednesday, December 29. ——————————————————– Today, December 26, Nova Scotia is reporting 1,147 new cases of COVID-19 since the last update […]

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RCMP investigates theft of truck and equipment from Spencer’s Island

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP investigates theft of truck and equipment from Spencer’s Island Cumberland County District RCMP is investigating the theft of a truck and equipment from a property in Spencer’s Island. In the last two weeks, a truck and equipment has been taken from a property on Highway 209 in Spencer’s Island, including: […]

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Potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central Zone

**** NSHA Media Release Potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central Zone Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposures to COVID-19 at locations in Central Zone. In addition to media releases, all potential exposure notifications are listed here: http://www.nshealth.ca/covid-exposures. PLEASE NOTE: Due to the high number of COVID-19 cases in our province, […]

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With the recent public health measures, the SPCA need to refine guidelines for any visitors to our shelter

**** NS SPCA Release With the recent public health measures, the SPCA need to refine guidelines for any visitors to the shelter. In order to ensure the SPCA continues to be here to assist animals in need , we will need your help, patience and understanding as we strive to keep our staff and visitors […]

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Update to a previously issued notification plus a NEW potential exposure to COVID-19 at a location in Central Zone

**** NSHA Media Release Update to a previously issued notification plus a NEW potential exposure to COVID-19 at a location in Central Zone Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of an update to a previously issued notification and a potential exposure to COVID-19 at a location in Central Zone. In addition to media releases, […]

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Impaired driver alcohol reading was almost 3 times the legal limit

**** Truro Police Release Last evening around 7pm, Truro Police patrol officers responded to a motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Prince and Walker St.. A 35-year-old woman was subsequently arrested for impaired driving. When tested her alcohol reading was almost 3 times the legal limit. Thankfully, there were no injuries in this accident. […]

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RCMP investigates fatal single vehicle crash

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP investigates fatal single vehicle crash ​ Colchester County District RCMP is investigating a fatal single vehicle crash that occurred this morning on Onslow Mountain Rd., Onslow. ​ At 7:36 a.m.,​ the RCMP, EHS and Onslow Belmont Fire Brigade responded to a single vehicle crash near the 400 block of Onslow Mountain […]

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Police charge three men in relation to theft of firearms

**** HRP Media Release Police charge three men in relation to theft of firearms ​ Police have charged three men in relation to a break and enter where firearms were stolen from a business in Dartmouth last month. ​ On November 25 at approximately 3:45 a.m. officers responded to an alarm at Nova Tactical located […]

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611 New Cases of COVID-19, State of Emergency Renewed

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 611 New Cases of COVID-19, State of Emergency Renewed —————————————————————- NOTE: Nova Scotia is not issuing a COVID-19 news release on Christmas Day. Abbreviated COVID-19 news releases will be issued on December 26, 27 and 28. The online dashboard will not be updated until Wednesday, December 29. —————————————————————- Today, December 24, […]

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Changes in Public Health follow-up for individuals who test positive for COVID-19

**** NSHA Media Release Changes in Public Health follow-up for individuals who test positive for COVID-19 Due to high case numbers driven by the Omicron variant, Public Health continues to experience delays in follow-up with Nova Scotians who have tested positive for COVID-19. To focus on supporting detailed follow-ups in priority settings such as, long-term […]

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