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**** HRM Media Release Storm preparedness tips The Halifax Regional Municipality continues to monitor the weather forecast, with rain and high winds expected to move into the Halifax region tomorrow. Current forecasts indicate heavy rain and high winds beginning tomorrow morning and tapering off in the evening. Impact of COVID-19 on […]
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**** HRP Media Release Police charge man for break and enter Police have charged a man in relation to a break and enter that occurred in Halifax over the weekend. On February 6 at approximately 2 a.m., police responded to a report of a break and enter in progress at Atlantic News located […]
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**** HRP Media Release Police continue to investigate the murder of Brandon Reginald Polegato Today marks the first anniversary of the murder of Brandon Reginald Polegato, and the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate the case. On February 7, 2021 at approximately 8:50 p.m., Halifax Regional Police responded to […]
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**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Province Adding 500 More New Long-Term Care Beds, Work Continues on 27 Facilities —————————————————————– NOTE: A list of the 27 long-term care facilities currently in development is at the end of this news release. —————————————————————– The Province will add 500 new beds in the long-term care system and is following […]
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**** Info via Environment Canada —- ENDED Rainfall warning in effect Rainfall, combined with melting snow, is expected. Total rainfall: 25 to 75 mm. Locations: Most of the Atlantic coast and parts of central and eastern Nova Scotia. Time span: Tuesday morning and persisting into the evening. Remarks: Rain at times heavy will begin early […]
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**** Recall via Health Canada Various Menorahs recalled due to Fire Hazard Issue The resin and medium density fibre board (MDF) menorahs can burn or catch fire when holding lit candles, posing a fire hazard. As of January 2022, the company has received 4 reports of incidents and no reports of injuries in Canada. […]
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**** HRM Media Release Municipality lifts enforcement of Overnight Winter Parking Ban in Zone 2 – Non-Central The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that enforcement of the overnight winter parking ban has been lifted in Zone 2 – Non-Central. Residents are able to determine which zone they’re in by searching their address […]
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**** NS SPCA Release NS SPCA Adoptable Highlight – Luka This handsome guy Luka, is ready to find his forever home. This fella is said to be a Shepherd/Husky mix estimated at 5 years old. Luka has a lot of energy and loves a good game of fetch! He can play for hours and still […]
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**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 95 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 Monday, February 7. ——————————————————————————————————————— Today, February 6, Nova Scotia is reporting 95 people in hospital who were admitted due to COVID-19 and are receiving specialized […]
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**** HRP Media Release Police inform public of anticipated event involving vehicles Police have received information about an event involving a significant number of vehicles in different parts of Halifax Regional Municipality, and ask motorists to be prepared. We are monitoring the situation closely and officers will respond accordingly. Police remind organizers, attendees and members […]
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