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**** Info via Environment Canada Cold weather experiments at home Bored at home this winter? Who said cold weather can’t be fun? Here are a few “at home” science experiments that will help you appreciate our Canadian cold temperatures! Creating snow bubbles Essentially created with common household ingredients, cold weather and slow, steady breathing, snow […]
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**** HRM Media Release Statement regarding ongoing efforts to address homelessness in the Halifax region The following is a statement from the Halifax Regional Municipality regarding the ongoing efforts to help the Province of Nova Scotia address homelessness in our region. The municipality expects installation for the majority of modular units (providing access to 24 […]
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**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 29 New Hospital Admissions, Three Deaths —————————————————— Today, January 10, Nova Scotia is reporting 29 new hospital admissions and 19 discharges since the last update on January 7. Nova Scotia is also reporting three deaths related to COVID-19: — a man in his 60s in Eastern Zone — a man in […]
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**** HRP Media Release Halifax Regional Police release impaired driving statistics for December Halifax Regional Police charged 41 drivers with impaired related offences during the month of December. Of the 41 drivers, 25 were charged with impaired operation of a conveyance by alcohol, five were charged with impaired operation of a conveyance by […]
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**** HRP Media Release Police charge man and woman in relation to stabbing Police have charged a man and a woman in relation to a stabbing that occurred in Dartmouth last week. At approximately 4:15 a.m. on January 6 police responded to a report of an injured man at an address in the […]
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**** HRP Media Release Police charge man with weapons and drug offences Police have charged a man with drug and weapons offences after an arrest in Dartmouth this weekend. On January 8 officers stopped a vehicle on Highway 111 as the driver had a warrant for his arrest. Officers arrested the man without […]
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**** CNS Media Release Applications Now Open for Sector Impact Support Program —————————————————- Businesses impacted by the latest public health restrictions in Nova Scotia can now apply for support through the Sector Impact Support Program. “This recent wave of the pandemic has been challenging for many businesses across our province, and with these public health […]
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**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 837 New Cases of COVID-19 —————————————————– NOTE: Nova Scotia is issuing abbreviated COVID-19 news releases on weekends. The online dashboard will not be updated until Monday, January 10. —————————————————– Today, January 9, Nova Scotia is reporting 837 new cases of COVID-19. There are 541 cases in Central Zone, 133 cases in […]
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**** Recall via Health Canada Certain Dole and President’s Choice brand salad products recalled due to Listeria monocytogene Issue Dole Canada Company is recalling certain Dole and President’s Choice brand salad products from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled products have been sold nationally. Brand Product Size UPC Codes Dole Garden Salad 340 g […]
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**** RCMP Media Release Have you seen this garden tractor? On January 4, Victoria County District RCMP responded to a report of a theft of a garden tractor on Maplewood Dr. in Ingonish. Police learned that an orange 2021 Kubota BX23S had been stolen between 8 a.m. on January 3 and 10 p.m. on January […]
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