Month: February 2022

List of HRCE school closed due to power outage

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**** HRCE Release List of HRCE school closed due to power outage The following schools will immediately start the early dismissal process and close for the remainder of the day because of an ongoing power outage: ​ Astral Drive Elementary Astral Drive Junior High Auburn Drive High Bel Ayr Elementary Bell Park Academic Centre Caldwell […]

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(ENDED) Freezing rain warning in effect / Rainfall warning in effect

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**** Info via Environment Canada —- ALL ENDED Update – Rainfall warning in effect Rainfall, combined with melting snow, is expected. The frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall. Significant rainfall expected for southwestern Nova Scotia. Total rainfall: 30 to 60 mm. Locations: Halifax area through to southwestern Nova Scotia. Time Span: […]

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10 New Hospital Admissions, 10 Discharges, Six Deaths

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**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release 10 New Hospital Admissions, 10 Discharges, Six Deaths —————————————————————- Today, February 2, Nova Scotia is reporting 10 new hospital admissions and 10 discharges. Nova Scotia is also reporting six deaths related to COVID-19: — a woman in her 60s in Central Zone — two women in their 70s in Central Zone […]

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Truro Police have noticed an increase in the number of people reporting they have received an automated phone call from a credit card company advising of suspicious activity on their credit card

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**** Truro Police Release In recent days we have noticed an increase in the number of people reporting they have received an automated phone call from a credit card company advising of suspicious activity on their credit card The call directs the person to press # 1 to hear more or speak to a representative, […]

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RCMP arrest man after causing damage to a gas station with his vehicle

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**** RCMP Media Release RCMP arrest man after causing damage to a gas station with his vehicle Halifax District RCMP has arrested a man after he caused damage to a gas station with his vehicle on Hammonds Plains Rd. in Hammonds Plains. On January 18,​ at 6:02​ p.m., an off-duty RCMP officer observed an SUV […]

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Police have charged a second man with sexual assault in relation to an incident that occurred in 2018

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**** HRP Media Release Police charge man with sexual assault ​ Police have charged a second man with sexual assault in relation to an incident that occurred in 2018. ​ At approximately 4 p.m. on May 19, 2018 police responded to a report of a sexual assault that had occurred overnight at a location in […]

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NSHA has received a report from a community partner of continued accidental drug poisonings related to blue and purple fentanyl in the Halifax area

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**** NSHA Media Release #DrugAlert for February 2, 2022: NSHA has received a report from a community partner of continued accidental drug poisonings related to blue and purple fentanyl in the Halifax area. Reports have indicated that this drug has been ingested, smoked, and used intravenously. The drug is sometimes mixed with cocaine. This drug’s […]

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Eskasoni RCMP has charged a woman with aggravated assault after a stabbing incident on Sanwel Paul Blvd

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**** RCMP Media Release RCMP charge woman with aggravated assault Eskasoni RCMP has charged a woman with aggravated assault after a stabbing incident on Sanwel Paul Blvd. in Eskasoni. On January 31, at approximately 8 p.m., police responded to a report of an assault with a weapon at an apartment on Sanwel Paul Blvd. in […]

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February Kicks Off Year-Long African Heritage Celebrations at Halifax Public Libraries

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**** Libraries Media Release February Kicks Off Year-Long African Heritage Celebrations at Halifax Public Libraries Beginning in February 2022, TD presents African Heritage Month at Halifax Public Libraries will feature community conversations, showcase local talent, and honour African Nova Scotian history, while looking forward together. Celebrations for the 38th year of African Heritage Month will […]

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