The government is investing $23 million to help Nova Scotia’s film industry grow sustainably and generate economic activity

**** CNS Media Release Government Invests in Film Industry Growth —————————————————————– The government is investing $23 million to help Nova Scotia’s film industry grow sustainably and generate economic activity year-round. Premier Tim Houston announced today, March 8, two investments to support the industry: — $8 million toward a soundstage that will increase the industry’s capacity, […]

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(ENDED) Rainfall warning in effect

**** Info via Environment Canada —- ENDED Rainfall warning in effect Rainfall, combined with melting snow, is expected. The frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall. Total rainfall: 25 mm. Locations: Western Nova Scotia. Time span: tonight. Remarks: Rain, at times heavy, is expected tonight. The rain is expected to taper to […]

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Police are on scene of a collision involving a vehicle and a cyclist at Hollis and Prince streets

**** HRP Media Release Police are on scene of a collision involving a vehicle and a cyclist at Hollis and Prince streets in Halifax. ​ At approximately 3:25 p.m. police responded to a report of a collision between a vehicle and a cyclist.​ The cyclist has been taken to hospital with what are believed to […]

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Heads up. The Interrupter clause will be used tonight against the price of gas

Update via the NSUARB  Interrupter Invoked Effective midnight Monday, March 7, 2022, the prices of gasoline and diesel oil will be adjusted due to significant shifts in the market prices of gasoline and diesel oil. Pump prices will be changed at midnight tonight. Gas up 10.9 Diesel up 9.6 Heads up. The Interrupter clause will […]

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Provincial Campsite Bookings Open in April; New Projects Make Parks, Beaches More Accessible

**** CNS Media Release Provincial Campsite Bookings Open in April; New Projects Make Parks, Beaches More Accessible —————————————————————- People planning a summer camping adventure can make reservations at Nova Scotia’s provincial parks starting April 5. “For those who love spending time in the great outdoors, Nova Scotia’s provincial parks are the perfect places for families […]

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Police are investigating an aggravated assault that occurred in Halifax on the weekend

**** HRP Media Release Police investigate aggravated assault ​ Police are investigating an aggravated assault that occurred in Halifax on the weekend. ​ On March 5, police received a report of an assault that had occurred at approximately 8:35 a.m. on Quinpool Road near Windsor Street. A man in his seventies was walking in the […]

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Police charge man for firearms offences / RCMP charge man with firearms offences after break-in

**** HRP Media Release Police charge man for firearms offences Police have charged a man in relation to an ongoing firearms investigation. On March 4, the Guns and Gangs Unit of the Integrated Special Enforcement Section obtained a warrant and searched two addresses in Halifax in relation to an ongoing investigation to confirm that 11 […]

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Truro Police Service received a call about an assault at a residence

**** Truro Police Release At approximately 4 am Sunday March 6th, Truro Police Service received a call about an assault at a residence on James St. in Truro. As a result of the investigation, Malique Olowu 18 years old of James St. in Truro, has been arrested for several offences, including assault, uttering threats, mischief, […]

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