Construction begins on Halifax Common Aquatics Facility

**** HRM Media Release Construction begins on Halifax Common Aquatics Facility The Halifax Regional Municipality, in partnership with Marco Group and other leading partners, has broken ground on the new Halifax Common Aquatics Facility. This project is part of the Halifax Common Master Plan. Once complete, the Aquatics Facility will include a 13,500 square foot pool […]

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Police have charged a man in relation to a drug trafficking investigation in Dartmouth

**** HRP Media Release Police charge man following drug investigation ​ Police have charged a man in relation to a drug trafficking investigation in Dartmouth. ​ On April 23, investigators in the Drug Unit of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division, with the assistance of members of the Guns and Gangs Unit and East Division Patrol, […]

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West Hants District RCMP has charged a woman with assault in relation to an incident involving a child at a school

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP charge woman with assault West Hants District RCMP has charged a woman with assault in relation to an incident involving a child at a school on Hwy. 1 in Three Mile Plains. On April 11, 2022, West Hants District RCMP received an assistance request from the Nova Scotia Department of […]

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The ever-popular Halifax Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Nova Scotia returns in- person on Saturday, April 30th

**** LETR Media Release WE’RE BACK!! MARK YOUR CALENDAR The ever-popular Halifax Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Nova Scotia returns in- person on Saturday, April 30th, 2022! Plunging in-person not your thing? No problem, you can plunge Virtually! REGISTER NOW to be start raising funds and record yourself taking a plunge…at a beach, lake, or pool, etc.…your pick! Send us the recording by April 15th and we will […]

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Police continue to investigate murder of Lori Katherine Jollimore

**** HRP Media Release Police continue to investigate murder of Lori Katherine Jollimore ​ Today marks the fifth anniversary of the murder of Lori Katherine Jollimore and the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate the case. ​ At approximately 1:09 p.m. on April 27, 2017, police responded to a […]

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Fire Investigation Summary for 5 Esdaile Avenue, Dartmouth – 1 Fatality

**** HRFE Release Fire Investigation Summary for 5 Esdaile Avenue, Dartmouth April 21, 2022 This fire involved a multi-unit dwelling. There were no injuries and one fatality. The ignition source was determined to be smoking material. There were operating smoke alarms. The area of origin was determined to be a living room. The cause of this […]

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Halifax Regional Police are investigating a suspicious circumstance call that occurred in Dartmouth

**** HRP Media Release Police investigating suspicious circumstances ​ ​ Halifax Regional Police are investigating a suspicious circumstance call that occurred yesterday in Dartmouth. ​ At approximately 8:10 a.m. a man in a vehicle followed​ a 13-year-old​ youth​ who was walking to school in the area of Lucien Drive, Whynette Place and Spar Crescent. At […]

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Ingenium and Fisheries and Oceans Canada have teamed up to highlight some of the marine species found in Canadian waters that are currently listed as species at risk

**** Ingenium and Fisheries and Oceans Canada Release Species at Risk in Canada Ingenium and Fisheries and Oceans Canada have teamed up to highlight some of the marine species found in Canadian waters that are currently listed as species at risk under the Species At Risk Act. Each of the posters found on this page […]

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HRFE are currently looking for volunteers in communities across HRM

**** HRFE Release HRFE are currently looking for volunteers in communities across HRM If you live in Middle Musquodoboit, Upper Musquodoboit, Dutch Settlement, Waverley, Wellington, Fletcher’s Lake, and Goffs come join our team. Visit halifax.ca/firevolunteers or email volff@halifax.ca for more information.

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Police are investigating a robbery that occurred in Dartmouth yesterday

**** HRP Media Release Police investigate robbery ​ Police are investigating a robbery that occurred in Dartmouth yesterday. ​ At approximately 5:10 p.m. police responded to a robbery in-progress at the Dollarama store located at 118 Wyse Road.​ Two male youths entered the store and one of the youths stole merchandise. They were approached by […]

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