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**** RCMP Media Release Countering the rise of cryptocurrency fraud Investors worldwide have pumped trillions into digital currency, eager to capitalize on market gains. But, criminals are also keen to use the hype around cryptocurrency for their own benefit. Crypto crime is growing quickly. In 2021, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre received reports of cryptocurrency fraud losses […]
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**** Info via Amherst Police Amherst Police have become aware of an apparent scam in which people are receiving unsolicited photos and texts messages. Responding to the messages results in further conversations in which the caller appears to be trying to get the recipient to send nude or compromising photos/videos to them. Police advise […]
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**** RCMP Media Release RCMP investigating single vehicle crash on Hwy. 104 Cumberland County District RCMP is investigating after a single vehicle crash on Hwy. 104 in Atkinson. On March 28, at approximately 11:25 a.m., Cumberland County District RCMP responded to a report of a single vehicle crash on Hwy. 104 in Atkinson. RCMP learned […]
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**** RCMP Media Release Have you seen this tractor? On March 28, 2022, Victoria County District RCMP received a report of a tractor having been stolen from a property in Middle River. The tractor is described as an orange 2020 Kubota BX24S, with a value of $30,000. The tractor is believed to have been stolen […]
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**** HRP Media Release Police investigate robbery Halifax Regional Police is investigating a robbery that occurred in Halifax. At 5:20 a.m. on March 27, 2022, officers responded to a report of a robbery at the Irving gas station at 173 Herring Cove Road. A man entered the store and demanded money. The suspect […]
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**** HRP Media Release Death Ruled a Homicide, Victim Identified The shooting death that occurred on March 26, 2022 in the 1600 block of Hollis Street in Halifax has been ruled a homicide. The Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service conducted an autopsy yesterday and has ruled the manner of death to be […]
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**** CNS Media Release Affordable Housing Units for Dartmouth A rendering of the Mount Hope affordable housing project plan is available at: https://novascotia.ca/news/docs/2022/03/28/jxswtre/ —————————————————————- The Province is investing nearly $22 million to create more than 370 affordable housing units in Dartmouth. “Today, we’re taking real action to provide more Nova Scotians with a safe, comfortable and […]
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**** CNS Media Release Infrastructure, Research and Healthcare Investments in Rural Universities —————————————————————– The government is investing $105 million to improve infrastructure, foster research and enhance healthcare and training at the province’s rural universities. “Ensuring our post-secondary institutions remain competitive and have the space and infrastructure needed to welcome and train the future workforce is […]
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**** HRP Media Release Police investigate a Commercial Break and Enter Police responded to a citizen initiated complaint of a man smashing a window at a business located on 1959 Vernon Street in Halifax. At approximately 11:40 p.m. March 27th, 2022, police responded to the area of 1959 Vernon Street which is the business of Atlantic […]
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**** Info via CFIA Raising chickens? Follow 5 rules to protect your birds from the flu. Protect your flock from bird flu Avian influenza, known as “bird flu,” is a viral infection that spreads easily and quickly among birds. Parts of North America, Europe, Asia and Africa are currently seeing bird flu outbreaks. Your backyard […]
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