Police are investigating a shooting after a man arrived​ at hospital with a non-life threatening gunshot wound

**** HRP Media Release Police Investigate Shooting  Police are investigating a shooting after a man arrived​ at hospital with a non-life threatening gunshot wound.​ On February 27th, 2022 at approximately 1:40 a.m. Police responded to​ a report of a 23-year-old man suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound at a local​ hospital.​ The investigation is in […]

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RCMP investigating Fatal house fire in St. Croix

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP investigating Fatal house fire in St. Croix West Hants RCMP, EHS and Fire​ Services from Brooklyn, Windsor, and Hantsport responded​ to a structure fire yesterday afternoon on Davis Road in St. Croix. At​ 5:30​ p.m. February​ 25, West Hants RCMP responded with EHS and several local fire services to a house fire […]

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Municipality lifts enforcement of Overnight Winter Parking Ban

**** 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 active in all areas. The majority of main streets are […]

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Weekly Traffic Advisories (Feb 25)

Weekly Traffic Advisories (Feb 25) Note:  Each week the local listings are expanded and updated.  During the week new and updated tasks are added.  Every week a new post is started with fresh info but previous posts may be still valid. Municipal **** HRM Media Release     **** Provincial Media Release PUBLIC WORKS–Weekly Traffic […]

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Nova Scotia Supports People of Ukraine

**** PREMIER’S OFFICE- Release Nova Scotia Supports People of Ukraine —————————————————————- (a house in Sackville lit up with Ukraine flag colours – photo contributed)  Nova Scotia is donating $100,000 to the Canada-Ukraine Foundation to provide humanitarian aid and support to the people of Ukraine. “Nova Scotians were shocked and horrified by Russia’s unprovoked attack on […]

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Five New Hospital Admissions, Two Discharges, Two Deaths

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release Five New Hospital Admissions, Two Discharges, Two Deaths ——————————————————– NOTE: Nova Scotia is not issuing COVID-19 news releases or updating the COVID-19 data dashboard on weekends. The next update will be on Monday, February 28. —————————————————— Today, February 25, Nova Scotia is reporting five new hospital admissions and two discharges. Nova […]

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Annapolis District RCMP has charged a woman with aggravated assault after a stabbing on Hwy. 1 in Clementsport

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP charge woman with aggravated assault ​ Annapolis District RCMP has charged a woman with aggravated assault after a stabbing on Hwy. 1 in Clementsport. ​ Shortly before 8 p.m. on February 23, police received a complaint of an assault with a weapon at a home on Hwy. 1 in Clementsport. […]

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Police request assistance in identifying theft suspects

**** HRP Media Release Police request assistance in identifying theft suspects ​ Halifax Regional Police is asking for the public’s assistance identifying three suspects in relation to a number of thefts that occurred throughout the region. ​ Since October 2021 police received 40 reports from various retail locations where the suspects enter a retail location, […]

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Tax Credit Changes for Volunteer Firefighters Extended

**** FINANCE/TREASURY BOARD Release Tax Credit Changes for Volunteer Firefighters Extended —————————————————————- The Province will ensure all volunteer firefighters who responded to at least 20 per cent of emergency calls in 2021 will be eligible for a $500 refundable tax credit. The government is amending regulations to the Volunteer Firefighters and Ground Search and Rescue […]

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