Police investigating robbery in Fall River

**** RCMP Media Release Police investigating robbery in Fall River ​ The Integrated RCMP/HRP General Investigation Section of the Criminal Investigation Division is investigating a robbery that occurred on Hwy. 2 in Fall River. At approximately​ 5​ p.m. yesterday, Halifax District RCMP responded to a report of a robbery at a gas station/convenience store on […]

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We are at Dalhousie next week for a 3 day Blood Donor Clinic Jan 18th to Jan 20th

Via Canadian Blood Services – “We are at Dalhousie next week for a 3 day Blood Donor Clinic Jan 18th to Jan 20th and with no students being on campus filling the appointments is a challenge. Currently we have 142 empty appointments over the 3 days” See the attached image for more information

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Nova Scotia RCMP release monthly provincial impaired statistics / stunting stats for December 2021

**** RCMP Media Release Nova Scotia RCMP release monthly provincial impaired statistics for December 2021 As Nova Scotia’s Provincial Police, road safety is a top priority. In an effort to keep citizens informed about enforcement on our roadways, the Nova Scotia RCMP is releasing statistics for all RCMP detachments in Nova Scotia for December​ 2021​ […]

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Guysborough County District RCMP is seeking information related to the shooting of a dog in Marie Joseph

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP seeking information relating to shooting of a dog Guysborough County District RCMP is seeking information related to the shooting of a dog in Marie Joseph. On January 8 at approximately 2:15 p.m., police received a complaint of a dog having been shot in the community of Marie Joseph in Guysborough County. […]

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Police investigate robbery with firearm

**** HRP Media Release Police investigate robbery with firearm ​ Halifax Regional Police is investigating a robbery that occurred Thursday January 13th 2022 between 4 a.m. and 5 a.m. ​ Just before 5 a.m. on January 13th 2022, officers responded to a report of a robbery at the Comfort Inn at 560 Bedford Highway., Bedford. ​ Suspects […]

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Additional service reductions due to high number of emergency visits and admissions, combined with staffing pressures

**** NSHA Media Release   Additional service reductions due to high number of emergency visits and admissions, combined with staffing pressures Hospitals throughout Nova Scotia continue to see higher than normal emergency visits and demands for hospitals beds, including increasing COVID-19 related admissions and staffing pressures, which are resulting in delays in care and ongoing […]

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12 New Hospital Admissions, Seven Discharges, One Death

“*** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release   12 New Hospital Admissions, Seven Discharges, One Death ——————————————————- Today, January 12, Nova Scotia is reporting 12 new hospital admissions and seven discharges. Nova Scotia is also reporting one death related to COVID-19. A woman in her 60s in Western Zone has died. “My heart goes out to another Nova […]

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Police charge man with drug trafficking offences

**** HRP Media Release Police charge man with drug trafficking offences ​ Police have charged a man with drug trafficking offences following a motor vehicle crash that occurred in Halifax this week. ​ On January 9 at approximately 2:45 p.m. police responded to a single vehicle crash on Leiblin Drive near Birchfield Crescent. A vehicle […]

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Carbon monoxide poisoning awareness 

**** HEALTH Canada Release Carbon monoxide poisoning awareness   Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning Carbon monoxide can cause health problems before you even notice that it’s present. Breathing it in reduces your body’s ability to carry oxygen in your blood. Exposure to the gas can cause carbon monoxide poisoning (CO poisoning) and can be dangerous […]

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(ENDED) Special weather statement in effect

**** Info via Environment Canada —- ENDED Special weather statement in effect Significant Winter storm giving snow, rain, strong winds and storm surge. Time Span: Friday night and Saturday. Locations: Mainland Nova Scotia and Cape Breton Snowfall: Highest snowfall amounts ranging from 20 to 40 cm are expected over western and northern parts of the […]

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