Police are investigating suspicious circumstances that occurred in Dartmouth

**** HRP Media Release Police investigate suspicious circumstances Police are investigating suspicious circumstances that occurred in Dartmouth this weekend. On July 17 at approximately 10:45 p.m. police responded to a report of suspicious circumstances in the area of Ruben Court. A man was seen in the backyard of residences in the area. The suspect fled […]

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Halifax District RCMP has charged a man with Uttering Threats in relation to an incident at a campground

**** RCMP Media Release Halifax District RCMP charge man with uttering threats   Halifax District RCMP has charged a man with Uttering Threats in relation to an incident at a campground on Hwy. 2 in Grand Lake. On July 16, 2022, at approximately 11:30 p.m., Halifax District RCMP responded to a report of a man who […]

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Burn Restrictions for July 18, 2022 8:00 am to July 18, 2022 2:00 pm

Burn Restrictions for July 18, 2022 8:00 am to July 18, 2022 2:00 pm Burning restrictions by county also available by toll free phone line, recorded message updated daily: 1-855-564-2876(BURN) Burning Rules And Regulations In HRM ** Release https://waterfrontmediahfx.the902hxir.ca/16927-2

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Kinap Beach reopens to swimming

**** HRM Media Release Kinap Beach reopens to swimming The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that Kinap Beach in Porter’s Lake has reopened to swimming. Kinap Beach is a supervised beach. Municipal staff regularly test the water quality at all supervised municipal beaches, as well as two unsupervised beaches, during the summer months. Previous test […]

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More Children Now Eligible for Cystic Fibrosis Drug

**** HEALTH / WELLNESS Media Release   More Children Now Eligible for Cystic Fibrosis Drug   Effective today, July 18, the Province will pay for the cystic fibrosis drug Trikafta for children aged six to 11.   “This drug offers the hope of longer, healthier lives for many children with cystic fibrosis,” said Health and […]

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Penhorn Beach reopens to swimming

**** HRM Media Release Penhorn Beach reopens to swimming The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that Penhorn Beach in Dartmouth has reopened to swimming. Penhorn Beach is a supervised beach. Municipal staff regularly test the water quality at all supervised municipal beaches, as well as two unsupervised beaches, during the summer months. Previous test results […]

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Colchester County District RCMP investigating fatal ATV crash

**** RCMP Media Release Colchester County District RCMP investigating fatal ATV crash Colchester County District RCMP is investigating a fatal ATV crash that occurred in a gravel pit near Gray Rd. in Debert. On July 17, 2022, at approximately 2:55 p.m., Colchester County District RCMP responded to a report of an ATV crash in a […]

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Residents invited to participate in second Cornwallis Street renaming survey

**** HRM Media Release Residents invited to participate in second Cornwallis Street renaming survey The Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting residents across the municipality to participate in a second survey regarding the renaming of Cornwallis Street in Halifax, from Monday, July 18 until Tuesday, Sept. 6. Through the second survey, residents are invited to select their […]

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Climate change, air contaminants, and your health

**** Info via Environment Canada Climate change, air contaminants, and your health Nothing could be more fundamental to your health than the quality of the air you breathe. In Canada, air pollution and aeroallergens have significant implications for health. Health impacts include lung disease, heart disease and lung cancer. It is now well-established by researchers […]

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