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**** CNS Media Release Province Moves to Reduce Child-Care Fees by 25 Per Cent —————————————————————– Parents and caregivers will see a reduction in child-care fees ahead of schedule as the Province accelerates its commitment to lower fees under the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement. The agreement calls for a 50 per cent reduction, […]
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**** Info via Environment Canada —- ENDED Winter storm warning in effect Significant snow, blowing snow, freezing precipitation and wind is expected. Total snowfall: 15 to 50 cm. Maximum wind gusts: 90 km/h. Locations: most of mainland Nova Scotia. Time span: tonight and persisting into Saturday. Remarks: Periods of rain this afternoon will transition to […]
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**** CNS Media Release Minimum Wage Review Committee Submits Annual Review —————————————————————- The Nova Scotia Minimum Wage Review Committee has submitted its report with recommendations on the minimum wage rate. The government will accept the recommended increase for April 1 and is seeking more stakeholder input before making a decision on the committee’s remaining recommendations. […]
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**** NSP Release Nova Scotia Power Activating its Emergency Operations Centre Nova Scotia Power will be activating its Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) at 12pm Friday (January 14), in advance of the latest winter storm to hit the province. “Along with high winds, the weather forecasts are calling for a mix of rain, snow and freezing […]
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**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Five New Hospital Admissions, Five Discharges —————————————————————– Today, January 13, Nova Scotia is reporting five new hospital admissions and five discharges. There are 59 people in hospital who were admitted due to COVID-19 and are receiving specialized care in a COVID-19 designated unit. That includes seven people in ICU. The age […]
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**** Info via Environment Canada —- ENDED Freezing rain warning in effect Significant winter storm will give rain, snow and an extended period of ice pellets or freezing rain. Locations: much of mainland Nova Scotia. Time span: Friday night until Saturday morning. Remarks: Rain at times heavy will transition to an extended period of ice […]
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**** HRP Media Release Police warn citizens of recurring scams Halifax Regional Police have recently received several reports in relation to two recurring scams where people are being defrauded of their money. The first is an employment scam that involves fraudsters advertising a fake employment opportunity using the same methods as legitimate employers. The […]
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**** HRM Media Release Illegal dumping and anti-litter campaign launched The Halifax Regional Municipality has launched an illegal dumping and anti-litter campaign. The campaign aims to raise awareness of disposal options, explore social and environmental impacts and help residents understand the consequences of illegal dumping. The campaign’s call to action is “Be responsible for your […]
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**** HRP Media Release Police charge woman for failing to yield to emergency vehicle Police have charged a woman in relation to a motor vehicle collision involving an ambulance that occurred yesterday in Halifax. At approximately 11:15 a.m. police responded to a motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Connaught Avenue and Almon […]
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**** HRP Media Release Police charge four men in three robberies Police have charged four men in relation to three robberies that occurred in Halifax and Fall River earlier this week. On January 11 at approximately 7:20 p.m., Halifax Regional Police responded to a robbery in-progress in the 1500 block of Lower Water Street in Halifax. […]
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