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**** HRM Media Release Chocolate Lake Beach closed to swimming The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that Chocolate Lake Beach in Halifax is closed to swimming until further notice due to high bacteria levels in the water. Chocolate Lake Beach is a supervised beach. Municipal staff regularly test the water quality at […]
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**** RCMP Media Release West Hants District RCMP arrest two men in break-in West Hants District RCMP has arrested two men after a break-in on Bobbitt Drive West in St. Croix. On July 18, at approximately 12:55 a.m., West Hants District RCMP responded to a report of a break-in at a property on Bobbitt Drive […]
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**** Info via Halifax Water Water Service & Traffic Advisory – Granville Street & Prince Street – Water Main Repair Halifax Water crews are on-site undertaking an emergency water main repair near the intersection of Granville Street and Prince Street, Halifax. Water service will be temporarily shut down in this area. No estimate of […]
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**** RCMP Media Release Eskasoni RCMP has charged a man with weapon and drug offences after executing a search warrant at a property on Castle Bay Rd. in Eskasoni. On July 11, 2022, Eskasoni RCMP received a complaint of two 12-year-old children and one 13-year-old child being sold Cannabis out of an apartment on Castle […]
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**** HRP Media Release Police operation in progress Police are conducting a search in the Elgin Street area of Halifax, in relation to an ongoing investigation. A number of officers are on scene completing the search. There is no threat to public safety. An update will be provided when available.
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**** RCMP Media Release On July 14, at approximately 2:30 p.m., a member of the Cumberland County District RCMP – Parrsboro Detachment, responded to a report of a kayaker in distress in the Minas Basin near Partridge Island, Municipality of Cumberland. Recognizing the person needed immediate assistance, the officer checked with local residents to see […]
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**** HRM Media Release Disc Golf Summer 2022 Pilot Program Enjoy Disc Golf on the Dartmouth Commons this summer as part of Parks & Recreation’s pilot program! We’re excited to bring this easy to learn and easy to play activity to Dartmouth from July 4 – September 11, 2022. Your feedback and participation will help […]
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**** HRP Media Release Police request public’s assistance in locating driver Police are looking for the public’s assistance in locating a driver in relation to a motorcycle collision that occurred in Halifax last night. On July 18 at approximately 4:30 p.m. police responded to a report of a motorcycle collision on Dunbrack Street at the intersection […]
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**** Lifesaving Society Release Water Safety Basic water safety skills are essential. Swimming pools, lakes and rivers offer year-round fun if they are enjoyed safely. But every year about 160 people drown in Ontario. Drowning is the second leading cause of accidental death for children under five years old, and statistics show that children […]
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**** FISHERIES/AQUACULTURE Release Nova Scotia Reels In Popular Fishing TV Show Nova Scotia sportfishing is once again garnering international attention. The popular show The New Fly Fisher is in Cape Breton this week filming an episode on summer salmon fishing in the Margaree River. “Anglers from all over know that if you want to fly […]
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