Police investigate Commercial Break and Enter

**** HRP Media Release Police investigate Commercial Break and Enter At 6:41 A.M. Halifax Regional Police patrol members responded to the YKN Sunglasses store at 1551 South Park Street in Halifax. Multiple reports from the alarm company as well as third party witnesses report a suspect using a rock to smash the front entry glass and gain […]

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Death Ruled a Homicide, Victim Identified

**** HRP Media Release Death Ruled a Homicide, Victim Identified The shooting death that occurred on April 16, 2022 in the​ 2400 block of Brunswick 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 a homicide. The victim has been […]

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Shell Diving Drysuit Inflation Valve with International Nipple recalled due to hypothermia hazard

**** Recall via Health Canada Shell Diving Drysuit Inflation Valve with International Nipple recalled due to hypothermia hazard Issue The recalled valve is used in recreational and technical diving, and allows the diver to inflate the drysuit while descending in the water, providing the diver with thermal protection. The internal part of the recalled valve […]

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(ENDED) Special weather statement in effect

**** Info via Environment Canada —- ENDED Special weather statement in effect Significant rain and wind is expected. Total rainfall: 40 to 70 mm. Locally higher amounts possible. Maximum wind gusts: near 80 km/h. Locations: Mainland Nova Scotia Time span: Tuesday through Wednesday morning. Remarks: Rain will begin Tuesday morning and become heavy, at times, […]

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Police are investigating a homicide that occurred in Halifax early this morning. ​

**** HRP Media Release Police investigate a homicide. ​ Police are investigating a homicide that occurred in Halifax early this morning. ​ At approximately 1:37 a.m., police responded to a weapons call in the 2400 block of Brunswick St.​ Upon arriving on scene, officers located a man who had been shot and pronounced deceased at […]

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Crafter’s Square Mini Hot Glue Gun Recalled due to fire and Burn Hazards

**** Recall via Health Canada Crafter’s Square Mini Hot Glue Gun Recalled due to fire and Burn Hazards Issue The Crafter’s Square Mini Hot Glue Gun may overheat during use and cause the metal nozzle to melt, posing a fire and burn hazards.   As of April 6th 2022, the company has not received any incident […]

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RCMP investigate fatal house fire in Digby County

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP investigate fatal house fire in Digby County Yesterday, at​ 2:20​ p.m., members of the Digby RCMP Detachment responded to a fatal house fire on East Old Post Rd.​ in Smith’s Cove. Upon arrival at the scene, the residence was engulfed in flames. A 67-year-old woman suffering non-life threatening injuries managed […]

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The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that spring weight restrictions will be lifted on roads maintained by the municipality

**** HRM Media Release Lifting of Spring Weight Restrictions ​ The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that spring weight restrictions will be lifted on roads maintained by the municipality, as of 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, April 17. ​ Spring weight restrictions will also be lifted on roads in the municipality maintained by Nova Scotia […]

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