Mi’kmaw Language Legislation Proclaimed

**** CNS Media Release Mi’kmaw Language Legislation Proclaimed Legislation to recognize Mi’kmaw as Nova Scotia’s first language was proclaimed today, July 17, by the Province and affirmed by the Mi’kmaq during a ceremony in Potlotek First Nation in Richmond County.   Mi’kmaw Chiefs signed a resolution to affirm and uphold the provincial legislation on behalf […]

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Missing Person: Matthew Grandmaison

**** HRP Media Release Missing Person: Matthew Grandmaison ​ Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 28-year-old man. ​ Matthew Grandmaison​ was last seen walking​ on Peakview Way in Halifax in the morning​ of​ July 12. He​ was reported missing to police the following day.​ ​ Matthew​ is described as a […]

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Halifax District RCMP is investigating a fatal collision that occurred on Hwy. 2 in Wellington

**** RCMP Media Release Halifax District RCMP investigating fatal collision Halifax District RCMP is investigating a fatal collision that occurred on Hwy. 2 in Wellington. On July 15, 2022, at approximately 7:25 p.m., Halifax District RCMP responded to a report of a collision on Hwy. 2 in Wellington. RCMP officers learned that a motorcycle had […]

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Police investigate robbery in Halifax

**** HRP Media Release Police investigate robbery in Halifax Investigators with the Halifax Regional Police Patrol Division along with the General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division are investigating a robbery that occurred in Halifax last night. At 11:30 p.m. hours, a male suspect entered the Shoppers Drug Mart store located at 3430 […]

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Penhorn Beach closed to swimming

**** HRM Media Release Penhorn Beach closed to swimming ​ The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that Penhorn Beach in Dartmouth is closed to swimming until further notice due to high bacteria levels in the water. ​ Penhorn Beach is a supervised beach. Municipal staff regularly test the water quality at all supervised municipal […]

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Weekly Traffic Advisories (July 15) 

Weekly Traffic Advisories (July 15)  Note: Each week the local listings are expanded and updated. During the week new and updated tasks are added. Every week a new post is started with fresh info but previous posts may be still valid.   Municipal **** HRM Media Release Road Closure – Brunswick Street ​ Location: Brunswick Street, […]

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Cumberland County District RCMP has charged a man with firearms offences after an incident in Shinimicas

**** RCMP Media Release Cumberland County District RCMP charge man with multiple offences Cumberland County District RCMP has charged a man with firearms offences after an incident in Shinimicas. On July 4, 2022, Cumberland County District RCMP responded to a neighbour dispute on Mount Pleasant Rd. in Shinimicas. RCMP officers learned that a 59-year-old man […]

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Health Canada warns consumers that Fisher-Price Infant-to-Toddler and Newborn-to-Toddler Rockers should not be used for sleep

**** Info via Health Canada Health Canada warns consumers that Fisher-Price Infant-to-Toddler and Newborn-to-Toddler Rockers should not be used for sleep Affected products Fisher-Price Infant-to-Toddler Rockers Fisher-Price Newborn-to-Toddler Rockers Issue Health Canada would like to remind parents and caregivers that Fisher-Price Infant-to-Toddler and Newborn-to-Toddler Rockers should never be used for babies’ sleep. Babies should also […]

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Police continue to investigate the disappearance of Bruce Andrew Forbes

**** HRP Media Release Police continue to investigate the disappearance of Bruce Andrew Forbes Tomorrow marks the 20th anniversary of the disappearance of Bruce Andrew Forbes and investigators in the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continue to investigate the case. On July 17, 2002, police received a report that Bruce had not […]

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