RCMP investigates fatal single vehicle collision Hwy. 204. in West Leicester

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP investigates fatal single vehicle collision ​ At approximately 12:37 p.m. yesterday afternoon, police were notified of a collision on the Hwy. 204. in West Leicester. ​ Cumberland County District RCMP, Fire and EHS attended the scene and found a car struck a utility pole. The driver and lone occupant, a 27-year-old […]

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Remembering, Reflecting on April 18-19, 2020

**** CNS Media Release Remembering, Reflecting on April 18-19, 2020 NOTE: A statement by Premier Tim Houston, read in the House of Assembly today, April 14, follows the release. The Province is asking Nova Scotians to come together to remember those who lost their lives on April 18 and 19, 2020. People are encouraged to […]

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GE Brand Bottom Freezer, French Door Refrigerators Recalled Due to Fall Hazard

**** Recall via Health Canada GE Brand Bottom Freezer, French Door Refrigerators Recalled Due to Fall Hazard Issue In some products, the freezer drawer handle can detach when the consumer tries to open the freezer drawer, posing a fall hazard to consumers. As of April 8, 2022, the company has received no reports of injuries in Canada. In the United States, GE Appliances, a Haier Company has received 37 reports […]

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COVID-19 Weekly Data Report

**** HEALTH/WELLNESS Media Release COVID-19 Weekly Data Report ————————————————————— This week’s COVID-19 data report shows a continued increase in the number of lab-confirmed infections and corresponding increase in the metrics used to monitor severe outcomes. Because of widespread vaccine coverage, there are fewer people as a percentage of total cases ending up in hospital or […]

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Public Health is reminding Nova Scotians to stay COVID-safe

**** NSHA Media Release Public Health is reminding Nova Scotians to stay COVID-safe As we head into a long weekend with increased rates of active COVID-19 cases in Nova Scotia, Public Health is encouraging Nova Scotians to do everything they can to limit the spread of COVID-19. ​ 1.​ ​ ​ ​ Stay home if you’re […]

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Police remind citizens to share roads safely

**** HRP Media Release Police remind citizens to share roads safely ​ With Spring in full bloom, our neighbourhood streets are busy with people out and about enjoying the warmer weather. Halifax Regional Police is encouraging everyone to do their part to safely share our roadways. Motorists: Avoid distractions and focus on driving. Drive within […]

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Military Training in Halifax, Nova Scotia

**** DND Media Release ​ Military Training in Halifax, Nova Scotia Residents in vicinity of Halifax, Nova Scotia are advised that personnel from the Canadian Special Operations Forces Command will be conducting training in the area from 19 to 29 April, 2022. Residents may notice low flying aircraft and military vehicles, uniformed military personnel with weapons […]

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Halifax Regional Police charged 31 drivers with impaired related offences during the month of March

**** HRP Media Release Halifax Regional Police release impaired driving statistics for March ​ Halifax Regional Police charged 31 drivers with impaired related offences during the month of March. ​ Of the 31 drivers, 23 were charged with impaired operation of a conveyance by alcohol, three were charged with impaired operation of a conveyance by […]

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Communities across the province will benefit from funding to help them adapt to climate change and mitigate its effects, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and create jobs

**** CNS Media Release Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities to Deliver Sustainable Communities Challenge Fund —————————————————————– Communities across the province will benefit from funding to help them adapt to climate change and mitigate its effects, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and create jobs. The Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities was selected through a request for proposals […]

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