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**** Info via Environment Canada Steam Devils! Have you ever heard of steam devils? Known by meteorologists as “Arctic outbreak vortices”, steam devils are whirls of steam that form when very cold air moves over open water, usually during the winter. Steam devils vary in size, appearing mostly thin and rope-like, but can occasionally look like large […]
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**** RCMP Media Release RCMP investigating hit and run Halifax District RCMP is investigating a hit and run that occurred at exit 1G of the Hwy. 101/102 interchange in Lower Sackville. The vehicle that fled was a dark coloured Ford F-150. Police are appealing for information. Shortly before 5 p.m. on March 7, […]
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**** HRP Media Release Halifax Regional Police release impaired driving statistics for February Halifax Regional Police charged 12 drivers with impaired related offences during the month of February. Of the 12 drivers, 9 were charged with impaired operation of a conveyance by alcohol, one was charged with impaired operation of a conveyance by […]
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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 last year. On October 6 at approximately 2 a.m. police responded to a report of a break and enter that had occurred at Ash Jewelry located […]
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**** Info via Environment Canada —- ENDED Special weather statement in effect Significant wind and rain is expected this weekend. Locations: Nova Scotia. Time span: Saturday morning through Saturday night. Remarks: An intense low pressure system is expected to track over the Maritimes Saturday bringing rain at times heavy and strong winds to much of […]
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**** RCMP Media Release RCMP investigating a three vehicle collision believed to involve impaired driving RCMP North East Traffic Services is investigating a three vehicle head-on collision, where alcohol is believed to have been a factor, that occurred on Hwy 125 in Sydney Mines. At approximately 6:40 p.m. on March 8, RCMP, Cape Breton […]
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**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release New Mental Health Day Hospital —————————————————————- A new mental health hospital will offer day treatments for those in the Halifax area requiring intensive mental health supports. The province’s first mental health acute day hospital is scheduled to open in April. The hospital, which will be at the QEII Health Sciences […]
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**** HRP Media Release Police continue to investigate the murder of Kevin Sean Farren Today marks the tenth anniversary of the murder of Kevin Sean Farren, and the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate the case. On March 9, 2012 at approximately 2:25 a.m., Halifax Regional Police responded […]
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***’ HRP Media Release Police issue 65 tickets for speeding, distracted driving and other vehicle-related offences The Halifax Regional Police Traffic Unit issued 65 tickets for motor vehicle-related offences over the last two days. HRP Traffic Unit members have been continuing to monitor many of our roadways for traffic safety issues. Over the […]
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**** HRM Media Release Water Street Functional Plan – Winter 2022 Survey The Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting residents to participate in a survey to help inform future changes to Water Street (Lower and Upper Water streets), from Terminal Road to Historic Properties. Water Street is among Halifax’s most prominent and historic streets. It plays […]
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