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**** HRP Media Release Police investigate assault of taxi driver and theft of taxi Police are investigating an incident where a taxi driver was assaulted and his vehicle was stolen earlier this month in Halifax. On March 6 at approximately 7:10 p.m., police responded to a report that a taxi driver had been […]
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**** HRM Media Release Response to COVID-19: Phase 3 impact on municipal services The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents of the following updates to municipal services, as the province is expected to enter phase 3 of the Province of Nova Scotia’s reopening plan on Monday, March 21. Masks and physical distancing Effective March […]
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**** NSHA Media Release #DrugAlert for March 15, 2022 NSHA has received a report from a community organization regarding a recent sample of MDMA (aka molly) that has tested positive for fentanyl, which individuals may be unaware they are consuming. The drug has been found in Windsor, West Hants and HRM. The drug was ingested […]
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**** RCMP Media Release Update: RCMP investigates home invasion and suspicious death The victim of a home invasion that occurred on February 16 on Second Division Rd. has died. The RCMP is working with the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner’s Office and is treating the death as suspicious. At approximately 7:25 a.m. on February 16, Meteghan […]
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**** Bridgewater Police Release Bridgewater Police Service is requesting assistance from the general public in identifying the owner and/or driver of a truck that was involved in a hit and run motor vehicle collision. On February 28th, 2022 at approximately 5:00 PM, a dark blue Dodge Ram truck collided into a vehicle in the parking […]
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**** NS SPCA RELEASE NS SPCA Adoptable Highlight – BUD Did you always wish you had your own Scooby Doo? This might be your chance! This Scooby Doo lookalike will help you solve mysteries as he is very good at solving puzzles, especially the ones that hide the treats! Scooby Doo, er, I mean Bud […]
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**** CNS Media Release Funding for Community Projects that Help Older Nova Scotians Stay Healthy, Active —————————————————————- The Province is investing just over $600,000 in projects to help older Nova Scotians stay healthy, active and socially connected in their communities. Seniors and Long-Term Care Minister Barbara Adams announced today, March 14, that 39 projects led […]
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**** Info via Environment Canada Snow monsters Canada may have monstrous snow, but Japan has “snow monsters”! At an elevation of 1841 metres on the summit of the volcanic Mount Zao in Japan, about 350 km north of Tokyo, an unusual natural winter phenomenon gives birth to snowy, monster-like figures every year. The strange occurrence, […]
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Via Downtown Dartmouth Business Commission DO IT IN DARTMOUTH The Downtown Dartmouth Business Commission and Downtown Halifax have collaborated to offer folks of all ages the opportunity to have a #MarchBreak adventure! ????Starting Monday, March 14 until Saturday, March 19, the Alderney/Halifax ferry service will be FREE between 11 am and 2 pm. ????Folks of […]
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Clocks go ahead on Sunday, March 13, and it’s recommended to test smoke and CO alarms and change batteries. DST also makes for dark morning commutes. Motorists, turn headlights on and stay alert. Pedestrians, be seen at crosswalks.
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