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**** RCMP Media Release Antigonish RCMP is investigating stolen electrical equipment from a Nova Scotia Power truck On December 28 at approximately 6 p.m., police responded to a complaint of a mischief near Afton. Police learned that the power was out in the area and it was believed that it had been disrupted on purpose. […]
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**** CNS Media Release Province Invests in Climate Adaptation Projects, Communities —————————————————————– The Province is investing $37.3 million from the Green Fund in projects that support the goals of the Environmental Goals and Climate Change Reduction Act and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This includes $15 million over three years for the Sustainable Communities Challenge Fund, […]
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**** HRP Media Release Police charge woman for robbery Police have charged a woman for a robbery and five thefts that occurred in Halifax. On December 23, 2021, police responded to a robbery that had occurred on Bilby Street in Halifax. A woman approached another woman who was not known to her and […]
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**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release COVID-19 Boosters for Nova Scotians 18 and Older; More Pfizer Appointments Added —————————————————————- The Province has expanded eligibility for COVID-19 booster doses to include anyone 18 years of age and older. Booster doses are administered at least 168 days after the primary series. People who received two doses of the AstraZeneca […]
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**** NS SPCA Release NS SPCA Adoptable Highlight – Aello Aello has been in a foster home for the past few months. She is a semi-feral cat who was very nervous at the shelter. In her forever home, it will take her time to come around. Aello may never be your typical lap cat, but […]
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**** RCMP Media Release RCMP member charged with sexual assault An RCMP member who had been serving in Nova Scotia has been charged with sexual assault by Greater Sudbury Police. In October 2021, Greater Sudbury Police began an investigation into a complaint it received relating to an incident in Ontario on October 2. Greater Sudbury […]
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**** Halifax Water Release Storm Preparedness – Safely Clearing Storm Drains With heavy rainfall forecast for the Halifax area tomorrow, Monday, January 17, and the recent significant snowfall, residents should be aware that there could be localized flooding and a higher potential for property damage. While storm drains/catchbasins near your property manage this stormwater, […]
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**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 68 People in Hospital ——————————————————————————————————- NOTE: Nova Scotia will issue abbreviated COVID-19 news releases on the weekend. The online dashboard will not be updated again until tomorrow, January 17. ——————————————————————————————————– Today, January 16, Nova Scotia is reporting 68 people in hospital who were admitted due to COVID-19 and are receiving specialized […]
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**** HRM Media Release Municipality lifts enforcement of Overnight Winter Parking Ban The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that enforcement of the overnight winter parking ban has been lifted (in both Zone 1 – Central and Zone 2 – Non-Central). Crews are continuing detail work in all areas. Expect isolated icy conditions, many […]
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**** Info via Environment Canada ***** Info via Environment Canada —- All ended Updated warnings and statements Rainfall warning in effect : Rain, heavy at times is expected. The frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall. Total rainfall: 25 to 40 mm. Locations: Lunenburg County east to Guysborough County and Cape Breton. […]
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